New Mexico lacks a consolidated state authority that is responsible for domestic animal welfare, the report says.
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As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say
New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.
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Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes
Police in Hobbs said an alleged rape was consensual. The department has a long, troubled record with sex crimes.
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Project Jupiter site work continues, despite high court’s pause on permits
Oracle has said hiring local is a top priority, but the company has identified just 189 Doña Ana County residents out of over 2,100 workers.
Posted inSexual assault in schools
How we reported on sexual assault in schools
Sexual violence is a particularly difficult topic for investigative reporters to cover. The questions are manifold: How can you verify a story that often has few witnesses, no clear paper trail and contradictory accounts of what happened? What records could establish that an incident was handled improperly by law enforcement or other officials? For any […]
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A middle schooler said she was raped. Then she was suspended from classes.
After a 13-year-old reported sexual assault, she was left to navigate a system where limited state and federal oversight leave school districts to decide how allegations are handled.
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U.S. sues New Mexico over law extending higher education benefits to immigrants
Similar lawsuits were also filed against three other states for tuition policies regarding undocumented students Thursday.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Judge strikes down New Mexico’s seven-day gun sale waiting period — but only for 2 people
Advocates say the decision, which follows a ruling that the law was likely unconstitutional, keeps store owners in limbo.
Posted inSexual assault in schools
Reporta violación y la suspenden de clases
Read in English. Advertencia de contenido: Esta historia contiene descripciones de acusaciones de agresión sexual que involucran a niños. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sufrido una agresión sexual, visite la Línea Nacional de Ayuda para Víctimas de Agresión Sexual de RAINN para obtener asistencia. Llame al 800.656.HOPE (4673), chatee en RAINN.org/hotline o envíe un […]
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New Mexico sues federal government, alleging illegal border wall water use
New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct barriers on the border.
