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Balderas On New Mexico Supreme Court Granting Petition To Stop Grants Mayor From Interfering In Public Health Orders

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement in response to an order issued Thursday from the New Mexico Supreme Court, granting the Office of the Attorney General’s petition, which sought to establish the statewide authority of the State’s public health emergency orders and to prevent the Mayor of Grants from interfering with them:

“I am grateful to the Supreme Court for their affirmation that the Constitution and the laws of our State protect all New Mexicans during a pandemic emergency,” Balderas said.

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Continued Court Oversight Of Yazzie/Martinez Needed

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By BARBARA CALEF
Co-President LWVLA
Vice-President LWVNM

The League of Women Voters of New Mexico (LWVNM) urges Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Public Education Department (PED), and the Legislature to withdraw their motion to dismiss court oversight of the Yazzie/Martinez Compliance and to invest in priority funding for education in New Mexico. 

Strengthening educational systems and funding education at this time has the potential to support the economic recovery and development needed in the State.

In July, 2018 Judge Sarah Singleton issued a Decision and Order in the Yazzie/Martinez Read More

Jury Trials In Criminal; Civil Cases To Resume In New Mexico

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — Jury trials can resume starting next month subject to approval by the New Mexico Supreme Court of plans by courts for protecting the public health and safety as courthouse operations expand.

An order issued today by the Supreme Court lifts the suspension on jury trials in criminal and civil cases that has been in place since March. Courts may resume jury trials between June 15 and July 15.    

 “As our state gradually reopens, courts can safely resume jury trials as local conditions permit,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Mexico Read More

Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados Assigned To Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan’s Case

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Rio Arriba Sheriff James Lujan

Staff Report

A criminal complaint was filed May 21 against Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan and Lujan’s attorney Nathaniel Thompkins entered a not-guilty plea May 22 on his behalf to Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados.

Española police had arrested Lujan for refusing to comply with a search warrant in relation to an earlier charge of obstructing an investigation in March.

Lujan waived his appearance in court and Judge Casados released him on his own recognizance.

According to the Rio Arriba Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office, Lujan’s next court date Read More

CASA First: Eyes Of The Court And Voice Of The Child

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A child in court with a CASA First volunteer. Courtesy/CASA

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Being placed in foster care isn’t easy for kids, but CASA First in Los Alamos is making things easier for foster children in New Mexico’s First District Court system. The non-profit organization provides a Court-Appointed Special Advocate or CASA to kids in New Mexico’s foster care system whose cases are overseen by the First District Court. CASA is a nationwide organization and there also are groups in other court districts in New Mexico.

“Our volunteers tell us that Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 15 To May 18, 2020

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

KENDALL FRYE

May 15 at 10:28 p.m. / Police arrested Kendall Frye, 52, of White Rock on Kris Court and charged him with aggravated battery against a household member and battery against a household member.

 

 

 

 

DAMIEN XAVIER SUNDBY

May 16 at 2:48 a.m. / Police arrested Damien Xavier Sundby, 22, of Los Alamos at 2025 East Jemez Road and charged him with battery Read More

New Mexico GOP Organizes Lawsuit Against Governor, Administration Over ‘Illegal Fines Imposed On Businesses’

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The Republican Party of New Mexico organized and supported a lawsuit filed by New Mexico businesses against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Secretary of Public Safety Mark Shea and New Mexico Secretary of Health Kathyleen Kunkel.

The lawsuit, filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court in Curry County, calls for declaratory and injunctive relief in the wake of illegal closures and fines imposed on New Mexico businesses. “The governor’s order has crushed thousands of small businesses and impacted constituents’ livelihoods.”

The lawsuit claims that the governor

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 8 To May 11, 2020

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

OTTIS STEVEN FOXWORTH

May 8 at 1:38 a.m. / Police arrested Ottis Steven Foxworth, 56, of Los Alamos on 2nd Street and charged him with battery against a household member.

 

 

 

STEFAN SPARKS

May 10 at 5:49 a.m. / Police arrested Stefan Sparks, 34, of Albuquerque at 600 San Ildefonso Road and charged him with battery against a household member.

 

 

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People Entering New Mexico Courthouses Required To Wear Face Mask Effective Saturday May 16

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Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura wears a mask today in the Supreme Court courtroom during an online meeting with chief justices where she explained the requirement for people to wear face coverings when entering a courthouse. Courtesy/Administrative Office of the Courts

Administrative Office of the Courts News:

SANTA FE – Effective Saturday, any person entering a courthouse or judicial building must wear a mask or other face covering to help control the spread of COVID-19, the state Supreme Court ordered today.

Courts will be prepared to provide masks to people without one when they need Read More

Balderas Files Lawsuit Against JUUL Labs For Illegal Marketing; Selling Of E-Cigarettes To New Mexican Youth

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Friday that his office has sued JUUL Labs Inc. for creating a youth vaping epidemic by intentionally marketing and selling its e-cigarettes to young people.

The lawsuit, filed in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, alleges that the company illegally advertised and sold nicotine products to underage youth and created an epidemic of nicotine addiction among young people.

The lawsuit demands that JUUL pay for the costs associated with combating this public health crisis affecting young Read More