2017 legislative session
When should life in prison truly mean life?
March 31, 2017 – The New Mexico Parole Board has released just 7 percent of prison inmates sentenced to 30 years to life for capital crimes. That’s an alarmingly low rate compared to other states, and it seems to buck a state law passed in 1980 that says inmates are entitled to a fair hearing…
Read MoreThe Line: Governor Says Furloughs Are Ahead
March 31, 2017 – Governor Susana Martinez stated recently that she may soon furlough some government employees. The governor claims that furloughs are necessary to address issues in the current budget year, but many lawmakers disagree. The Albuquerque Journal editorial board called on Governor Martinez this week to release the data she is using to…
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