Local Government News
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Urges Second Judicial District Court to Turn Over Public Records About Violations of Pretrial Supervision
Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez has urged the Second Judicial District Court to correct an apparent violation of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) arising from its recent denial of a request for GPS alerts and notifications for defendants under the supervision of the Court’s Pretrial Services Division (PTS).The IPRA request in question, initiated by investigative reporter Larry Barker of KRQE News 13, aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the court’s pretrial services, a matter of significant concern in New Mexico. Attorney General Torrez...
Governors Lujan Grisham and Gordon Advocate for Civil Discourse in National Governors Association Initiative
Governors Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Gordon of Wyoming have joined hands in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and finding common ground in a divided political landscape.Governor Lujan Grisham highlighted the significance of respectful dialogue, stating, "At a time of deep partisan division in our nation, Gov. Gordon and I would like to remind our fellow Americans that the best way to resolve our differences and find common ground is by communicating respectfully with one...