New Mexico

Court official: New Mexico’s bail reforms are working
Regional News

Court official: New Mexico’s bail reforms are working

November 25, 2019

Bernalillo County District Attorney-elect Raul Torrez talks during a news conference in Albuquerque. Torrez, the district attorney in New Mexico’s busiest district, has proposed asking lawmakers to add parameters involving…

2 Permian Basin oil and gas producers get violation notices
Regional News

2 Permian Basin oil and gas producers get violation notices

November 5, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued similar notices for the violations. During April inspections in southeast New Mexico, the EPA and state environmental department reported finding violations of state…

New Mexico man in baby shooting case to get new attorney
Regional News

New Mexico man in baby shooting case to get new attorney

October 13, 2019

The Gallup Independent reports two attorneys formerly involved in the Tyrell Bitsilly’s baby shooting case have switched jobs, creating a conflict of interest. The case is expected to be reassigned.…

Unruly fans threaten New Mexico high school soccer games
High School Sports

Unruly fans threaten New Mexico high school soccer games

October 7, 2019

The New Mexico Activities Association recently announced that soccer games are being canceled and the sport is losing officials over parental behavior, the Albuquerque Journal reports. Association Executive Director Sally…

New Mexico moving to crack down on unpaid wage claims
Business

New Mexico moving to crack down on unpaid wage claims

September 18, 2019

From left to right, New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and District Attorney Raul Torrez discuss legal action against employers who violate state and city…

Strong Rio Grande tourism in New Mexico expected
Regional News

Strong Rio Grande tourism in New Mexico expected

May 12, 2019

A healthy snow patch this winter is feeding the Rio Grande with much-needed water after long dry spells stemming from drought, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports . This year,…