AG and lawmaker introduce anti-hazing and cyberbullying legislation
Hazing and cyberbullying in schools, including universities and colleges, would be a crime under legislation proposed for the 60-day session that starts Tuesday.
New Mexico AG backs 2 proposals to combat cyberbullying and hazing
Torrez is giving New Mexico state lawmakers the path forward with two new proposals: one criminalizing hazing and introducing punishments for not reporting hazing, and the other criminalizing cyberbullying that results in psychological or physical harm.
AG announces bills criminalizing hazing and cyberbullying
Attorney General Raúl Torrez aims to add another tool for prosecutors tackling cyberbullying and hazing, which he said have increasingly harmed New Mexico's young people. Noting the rapid evolution of technology and a rise in high-profile incidents at schools and universities across the state,
New Mexico Department of Justice proposes legislation on hazing and cyberbullying
The New Mexico Department of Justice is urging state lawmakers to get stricter on hazing this upcoming session. Attorney General Raúl Torrez has proposed legislation that would establish penalties for hazing as a crime.
THURS: New Mexico AG and senator to push for criminalizing hazing and cyberbullying, + More
The New Mexico Attorney General and a state senator are calling on lawmakers to create new criminal and civil penalties for those who engage in hazing and cyberbullying, the officials announced at a Thursday news conference in Albuquerque.
State auditor launches special audit after WNMU $1.9 million severance fallout
"We're looking into the financial nature. Did this expenditure violate policies and procedures? Were any other laws broken?" State Auditor Joseph Maestas said.
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Federal charges filed against man accused of shooting, killing New Mexico State Police officer
Federal Prosecutors are considering the death penalty in the case against South Carolina man who is accused of killing New ...
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Judge allows controversial payout to former WNMU president
A judge shot down a motion to put a temporary hold on a nearly $2 million payment to former WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard ...
NM AG Torrez seeks to stop WNMU president from spending his $1.9 million payout
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is seeking to stop outgoing Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard ...
Judge denies request to place WNMU's severance payment into a trust
A state judge ruled Monday against the state attorney general's request to place Western New Mexico University President Joe ...
New Mexico Attorney General suing WNMU leaders after outgoing president gets $1.9M payout
The New Mexico Attorney General is taking aim at Western New Mexico University and sending the message that rewarding the ...
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State AG seeks to restrain WNMU president from spending payout, invalidate contract
Learning that Western New Mexico University processed the $1.9 million severance payment to departing President Joseph ...
New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way
The New Mexico Supreme Court has struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the ...
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AG investigates residency of House candidate
Former state Rep. Harry Garcia claims he moved from a spacious house to a trailer park to qualify for appointment to the ...