New Mexico v. Air Force - PFAS Contamination Access Dispute

New Mexico is seeking a court order to compel the Air Force to allow state inspectors access to Cannon Air Force Base to test for toxic PFAS contamination. The state alleges the Air Force is violating state law by denying access for environmental sampling, which is crucial for assessing and addressing contamination that has already impacted local agriculture and public health.

New Mexico AG Sues Feds Over $45M School Funding Freeze

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget to stop the unlawful withholding of over $45 million in federal education funding for New Mexico schools. The lawsuit challenges the freeze on funds critical for programs supporting English language learners, teacher development, and afterschool initiatives.

New Mexico AG Warns Flood Victims of Potential Scams

The New Mexico Attorney General's Office issued a media alert warning Ruidoso flood victims of potential scams, including insurance fraud, price gouging, and fraudulent charities. The alert provides tips for consumers to avoid becoming victims and information on how to report suspicious activity.

Multistate Brief Protecting School Mental Health Funding

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting Silver Consolidated Schools in their legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Education's decision to terminate school-based mental health grants. The brief argues the termination of funding under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is unlawful and jeopardizes critical services for students.

AG Torrez Sues to Protect Student Mental Health Funding

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, joined by 15 other attorneys general, filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education to prevent the discontinuation of critical mental health funding for K-12 students. The funding, secured by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, is intended to expand school-based mental health services.

AG Torrez Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a statement on the Supreme Court's decision allowing the President's executive order limiting birthright citizenship to be enforced in certain parts of the country. He expressed disappointment but assured New Mexicans that the ruling will not impact their communities due to the state's commitment to upholding the Constitution.

NMED and NMDOJ Sue Air Force Over PFAS Contamination at Cannon AFB

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Department of Justice (NMDOJ) have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Air Force to compel cleanup of PFAS contamination at Cannon Air Force Base. The lawsuit leverages new state authority granted by House Bill 140, which explicitly designates PFAS-containing firefighting foams as hazardous waste.

Anthony Maestas Sentenced for Child Abuse and CSAM Possession

A New Mexico man, Anthony Maestas, has been sentenced to 30.5 years in prison for child abuse and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The sentence, handed down by a 13th District Judicial Court judge, is the maximum possible under his plea agreement. The investigation was initiated by a cybertip received by the NMDOJ's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.

AG Torrez Applauds Ruling Restoring Medical Research Funding

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a federal court ruling that restores critical medical research funding unlawfully cut by the Trump Administration. The ruling mandates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate grants that were terminated without proper justification, allowing research projects addressing urgent health challenges to resume.

Defendants Remanded for Violating Release Conditions in Mary Melero Death Case

The New Mexico Department of Justice successfully remanded defendants Angelica Chacon and Patricia Hurtado into custody for violating their release conditions, including tampering with GPS monitors and texting each other. They are accused of extreme abuse and neglect leading to the death of Mary Melero.