New Mexico AG Statement on SCOTUS Decision Regarding ICE Racial Profiling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a statement denouncing a U.S. Supreme Court administrative stay that allows federal agents to continue racial profiling. Torrez affirmed that the New Mexico Constitution protects individuals from racial profiling by state and local law enforcement, even when assisting federal agents.

AG Torrez Secures $3.3M Judgment and Testimony Against Defendants

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a $3.3 million judgment and plea agreement against Patricia Hurtado for kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and Medicaid fraud. Hurtado will serve five years in prison and testify against co-defendant Angelita Chacon in connection with the death of Mary Melero.

AG Torrez Preserves $184M for AmeriCorps Programs

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez successfully joined a lawsuit that challenged proposed funding cuts to AmeriCorps. The White House Office of Management and Budget has agreed to release over $184 million in funding for AmeriCorps service programs nationwide, including over $2 million for New Mexico programs. This action preserves critical services for underserved populations.

New Mexico, Texas Settle Rio Grande Water Dispute

New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and the U.S. have filed settlement agreements with the Supreme Court Special Master to resolve a decade-long water dispute over the Rio Grande. The agreements aim to provide certainty for water users and ensure long-term compliance with the Rio Grande Compact.

AG Torrez Takes Over Rape and Murder Cases After DA Failure

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has taken over prosecution of two violent crime cases (rape and murder) previously dismissed by McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin. The AG's office is seeking expedited discovery to assess the scope of similar dismissals and potential risks to public safety and justice.

New Mexico AG Charges Imposter Nurse for Near-Fatal Morphine Dose

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced charges against April Guadalupe Hernandez, an imposter nurse accused of assuming stolen identities to illegally care for hospice patients. Hernandez faces 19 counts, including identity theft and nursing without a license, for actions that allegedly led to a near-fatal morphine overdose for a patient and fraud totaling approximately $40,000.

AG Torrez Hosts Tribal Law Enforcement Summit on MMIP and Jurisdiction

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez hosted a Tribal Law Enforcement Summit on August 20, 2025, bringing together tribal, federal, and state law enforcement leaders. The summit focused on criminal jurisdiction, MMIP initiatives, and CJIS security policies, aiming to strengthen partnerships and improve public safety in tribal communities.

New Mexico DOJ Halts Business Illegally Filing Liens on Residences

The New Mexico Department of Justice has halted Boreworxx Construction, LLC from illegally filing liens on nearly 200 Albuquerque residences. The company's operator, Jeffery Dailey, has released the liens and agreed to cease future misconduct as part of an Assurance of Discontinuance.

AG Torrez Petitions Supreme Court for DA Martin's Removal

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has petitioned the New Mexico Supreme Court to consider the removal of Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Bernadine Martin. The petition cites repeated failures to discharge duties, including a hostile workplace, failure to prepare witnesses, procurement violations, improper reliance on contract attorneys, and engaging in private practice.

New Mexico AG Secures $350,000 Settlement for Spa Consumers

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a $350,000 settlement with Santa Fe Spa Center (Voupre Spa) for alleged violations of the Unfair Practices Act. The settlement aims to provide restitution to consumers who were subjected to deceptive and aggressive sales tactics and charged prices significantly higher than verbally agreed upon. The spa is also required to implement clearer pricing and return policies.