Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

2025 Legislative Session: Juvenile crime failures in New Mexico

"They did nothing to address juvenile crime. That's alarming. I think it's alarming to the citizens of New Mexico," Bernalillo County District Attorney told KOAT.

Senator The Republicans Francis Szpiner, the rapporteur of the text, made a major change in the committee of laws, abolishing, in agreement with the left, the creation of an immediate appearance procedure and the end of the minority apology, but the government does not intend to give it up.

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Deadly hit, run reveals juvenile justice challenges

Albuquerque prosecutors have been pleading with state lawmakers to amend the children's code to address what they call an unbelievable spike in juvenile crime.

Bernalillo County District Attorney speaks out on failed juvenile crime bills in the legislature

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham made a loud push this session to reform New Mexico's juvenile crime law but after a major effort fell flat. One of the state's most prominent prosecutors is now calling out lawmakers for a lack of action. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman is one of the biggest advocates calling for tougher penalties against some juveniles. He said lawmakers have left him frustrated. "…

Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

Prosecutors in New Mexico's busiest judicial district have been pleading with state lawmakers to amend the children's code to address what they call an unbelievable spike in juvenile crime in Albuquerque.