New Mexico Senate Debates Immigrant License Policy Change
The Senate rejected a Republican proposal to end licenses for foreign nationals without a driver's license after four hours of debate. The vote was 24 17 with two Democrats joining Republicans. The measure seeks to overturn the existing immigrant licensing policy, with time running out as the session ends March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John Ryan
Albuquerque
House
Smith
Tim Eichenberg
Martinez
Bill Richardson
Ryan
Sen
Richard Martinez
Despanola
New Mexico
Washington
Utah
New Mexico House Approves Unborn Victims Bill
The measure, passed 63-5 in the House, defines an unborn child as a fetus of 20 weeks or more and targets murder and related crimes but excludes abortion, certain tests, and unknown medical records scenarios. Critics warn it may complicate prosecutions due to precise gestational age requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
National Conference of State Legislatures
New Mexico
Brian Egolf
D-Santa Fe
Egolf
Indicted Officials Tied to Firearms Smuggling Ring In Colu mbus
A 84 count federal indictment unsealed alleges Mayor Eddie Espinoza Police Chief Angelo Vega and Trustee Blas Gutierrez along with others bought about 200 firearms from Chaparral Guns owned by Ian Garland for straw purchasing purposes. 12 guns were later found in Mexico and 40 AK type pistols among seized items. Ignacio Villalobos remains at large. others to appear in Las Cruces court. Columbus near Palomas Mexico, Villa raid reference noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Eddie Espinoza
Angelo Vega
Blas
Ignacio Villalobos
Las Cruces
U.s.mexico
Associated Press
Espinoza
Ment
Vega
Gutierrez
William Canfield
Columbus
Palomas
Villa
U.S
13Th Cavalry
Camp Furlong
Oath Vice President Honored as New Board Leaders Elected
George Peterson received a standing ovation as he left office after four years on the board. Pence defeated Peterson and City Councilor Barry Foster in the election. Waldrip, a board member since 2003, kept his seat over G A Rottman. Mackenzie Hunt became president, Waldrip vice president, Milburn Dolen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peterson
Pence
Peterson
Barry Foster
Waldrip
Special Education
G.A. Rottman
Mackenzie Hunt
Milburn Dolen
Dolen
Emiller
Roswell-Record.com
Keep Right decals urged as fire trucks pass
Roswell residents are urged to yield to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens on. Fire officials warn delays in traffic can double a blaze in minutes. Drivers should move to the right, not stopping in front of fire trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salas
Mattarco
Roswell
Roswell Considers Beer Sales At Pecos League Games
Roswell council debates allowing beer sold by licensed third party vendors at Pecos League games while restricting consumption areas. They also schedule a public hearing on a proposed garbage collection rate hike of 1.50 per month plus future increases to fund landfill costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Dunn
Pecos League
Elena Velasquez
Jason Perry
Bob Maples
Dunn
Jimmy Craig
Grandma
Roswell
Velasquez
Mattarco
Roswell-Record
Open carry rules and home defense discussed in town hall
Moody outlined home safety tips including a fire extinguisher for burglars and gun safety rules. Discussion covered New Mexico self defense law, open carry with exceptions, concealed carry licensing, and distinctions between defending life and property. Attorney Cosby clarified legal standards and Castle Law implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villegas
New Mexico
Moody
O’bryan
Jesse R. Cosby
Cosby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eric Griego
Sarah Lovato
Lovato
Isaac
Larry Larranaga
Tims of Violence
The
U.S. Attorney's Office
Ing
Mesilla
Lincoln County
Emily Russo Miller Photo
Pauline Ponce
Jim Waldrip
Council
J.palmer
Ruth Henson
South Washington
Mercury Marquis
ED Kruse Auctions, Inc
Ed Kruse
P.A
Ruse
Lackwood
Menard
West First Street
Blackwoodlegacy.org
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!