New Mexico lawmakers review proposals to modernize state’s criminal justice system

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 2 hours, 42 minutes ago

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New Mexico lawmakers on Friday previewed legislation for next year’s session that would significantly expand the New Mexico Sentencing Commission’s responsibilities as part of a 10-year effort to modernize the state’s criminal justice system. Commission leaders, however, oppose the bill in its current form.

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Rep. Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe) presented a legislative proposal to the interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee to significantly expand …

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