Parole violator housing cost ruling impacts New Mexico counties
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled the Department of Corrections must pay counties for housing parole violators, aligning with a district court and potentially saving counties about 5 million yearly. The decision allows alternatives if DOC funds are tight and rejects a 1 million cap.
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San Miguel
District Court
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New Mexico to overhaul juvenile justice system
A new commission will overhaul New Mexico's juvenile justice system focusing on rehabilitation over detention. Secretary Dorian Dodson and Rep. Tom Swisstack say the effort seeks long term systemwide change, with about 70 members forming subcommittees to address staffing, facility security, training, and behavioral health programs. The panel aims to issue initial recommendations within months.
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Children, Youth and Families
Dorian Dodson
Dodson
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NMSU Harvests Pecans For Gift Packets In Las Cruces
New Mexico State University urges residents to avoid picking pecans from its 500 trees. The campus plans to package 2,688 pounds of nuts as gifts for the board of regents, legislators, and visitors while improving safety on busy campus streets.
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New Mexico State University
Board of Regents
New Mexico
Pat Montoya
Montoya
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