State Sen. Crystal Brantley Seeks Attorney General Guidance After Court Halts Gun Waiting Period In New Mexico
Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley
STATE News:
ELEPHANT BUTTE — State Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) has sent a formal letter to Attorney General Raúl Torrez requesting guidance on the enforcement of New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period law following federal court action that has placed the statute on hold. A copy of the full letter is attached.
Brantley’s request follows recent decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit blocking enforcement of the waiting period while litigation continues. Despite the ruling, firearm retailers across New Mexico Read More
NMSP: Burglary Probe In 2024 Ruidoso Fires Nets Arrest
NMSP News:
RUIDOSO — During the 2024 Ruidoso fires, agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) assisted NMSP uniform personnel with evacuations, roadblocks, and other assigned public safety missions in the affected area.
While operating in Ruidoso, CSB agents encountered a burglary in progress at Johnston Jewelry, at 1304 Sudderth Drive. The business exhibited clear signs of forced entry, including a broken window and damaged display cases.
While on scene, CSB agents observed multiple items of evidentiary value inside the business, including the hammer Read More
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office In Mora Reopens After Power Outage Closure
CLAIMS OFFICE News:
SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office reopened Tuesday after closing Monday because of an area-wide power outage.
Power was restored Monday afternoon after being out most of the day in Pecos and much of Mora and San Miguel counties.
The helpline is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Thursday. The public is encouraged to leave a voice message on the helpline any time at 505.995.7133 and the calls will be returned during regular business hours.
The Claims Offices’ regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Thursday and for appointments only Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Notification of Return to Original Permitted Location of Four Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit Storage Sheds (144, 145, 146, and 177)
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704101_N3B-2025-0434_Notif_Return_of_4_Permit_Units_122225.pdf
New Mexico Supreme Court Celebrates 114th Anniversary
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COURT News:
SANTA FE — The public is invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the establishment of New Mexico’s highest court.
Justice Michael E. Vigil will speak about the history of the Court and its building during an event starting at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court courtroom. Click here for a live stream of the event.
Jan. 10 is Supreme Court of New Mexico Day — the anniversary of when the first state Supreme Court justices took their oaths of office in 1912. New Mexico became the 47th state four days earlier, and the Territorial Supreme Read More
