Santa Fe schools recorded audio without notice for years. A report found leaders knew, and district security chiefs took the fall.
Criminal Justice
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Here’s where Vasquez, Cunningham differ on key Southern New Mexico issues
Nearly 700 people registered for the conference, which hosted legislators, policy experts, ambassadors and political candidates.
Posted inHealth
Federal law requires most colleges to follow crime statistics reporting rules. In New Mexico, compliance varies.
The crime log must be “open to public inspection during normal business hours.” But a few schools took days to produce theirs.
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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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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 inEnvironment
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.
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Meta settles with 52 AGs for $17B. Was New Mexico better off going it alone?
The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children.
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‘We can’t allow this to happen’: Advocates decry recent spike in Santa Fe ICE arrests
At least 11 people reportedly were arrested Wednesday, while other arrests occurred over the weekend and early Thursday.
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ICE makes arrest in Santa Fe health clinic lot
The arrest at La Familia, captured in video circulating on social media, was one of several ICE arrests reported Wednesday in Santa Fe.
