Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM – This morning, Attorney General Raúl Torrez, in collaboration with key community stakeholders, presented a set of legislative priorities they urge Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to place on the agenda at the upcoming special session. These initiatives aim to significantly bolster law enforcement capabilities, clarify Geographical Positioning System (GPS) Data and ensure the […]

Albuquerque, NM – Today, Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against the Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) for violating the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). This lawsuit arises from the court’s refusal to provide critical public records requested by journalists, essential for evaluating the effectiveness of court-ordered location monitoring of criminal defendants. “Public […]

The Writ was Filed After Judge Reduced Sentence of Convicted Sex Offender  Las Cruces, NM – Today, Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a petition for writ against Las Cruces District Court Judge Douglas R. Driggers, whose sudden early termination of Patrick Howard’s probation violated critical state laws. The Judge violated legal mandates governing probation for […]

Three Suspected Child Predators Arrested After Targeted Children for Sex Albuquerque, NM – Today, Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrests and arraignment of three suspected online predators following “Operation MetaPhile,” a months-long undercover investigation of child predators operating through Meta’s platforms. The suspects contacted and solicited sex with underage decoy accounts created by the […]

Albuquerque, NM – This morning, 53-year-old Mario “Troy” Colangelo was arrested by the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division for possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) of children under the age of 13 (NMSA 1978, Sections 30-6A-3(A), (C)).   During the investigation, it was discovered that Colangelo, […]

  Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez has urged the Second Judicial District Court to correct an apparent violation of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) arising from its recent denial of a request for GPS alerts and notifications for defendants under the supervision of the Court’s Pretrial Services Division (PTS). The IPRA […]

Silver City, NM –Today, a Grant County jury convicted Cody McDonald of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Daniel Murillo. McDonald was found guilty of both counts and could face up to 18 years in prison. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.  On the evening of November […]

Today’s ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court, affirming the state’s antiquated abortion ban, is an alarming and deeply concerning decision that undermines the fundamental rights of those accessing reproductive healthcare in our neighboring state. The ruling restricts access to safe and legal abortion and sets a very dangerous precedent for the continued erosion of reproductive […]

Gallup, NM – Gallup Firefighter, Andres Garcia, was arrested by the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), including Sexual Exploitation of Children Under the Age of 13 (NMSA 1978, Section 30-6A-3). “Someone who was tasked with protecting our community chose to harm […]

Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico. By helping shine light on the affairs of state and local government, IPRA is a fundamental tool for promoting good government […]