ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – More than a dozen APS leaders are expected to testify in the corruption trial of former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton. A witness list filed with the Second Judicial District Court showed 58 potential witnesses, including APS Superintendent Scott Elder and nearly 20 other current and former APS employees
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton on Monday was indicted on 28 criminal charges. According to court documents filed Monday morning with the Clerk’s Office, Williams Stapleton’s charges include ten counts of 4th Degree Felony Engaging in an Official Act for Personal Financial Gain, seven counts of racketeering and four
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Commissioners appointed a replacement for the Former State Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton, following her resignation amid a corruption scandal.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas confirmed a search warrant is being served at the home of Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton. Williams Stapleton, a Democrat, is the House Majority Floor Leader and she’s also an employee of Albuquerque Public Schools.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico lawmaker says he was denied Communion by his local Catholic priest because of his politics. Democratic state Sen. Joseph Cervantes said Monday that he has been treated differently by the church since voting to repeal a state law banning abortion under most circumstances.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A sweeping overhaul of New Mexico’s liquor laws goes into effect Thursday, but some of the biggest components are still on hold. Restaurants said some of the things they were most excited about, they won’t be able to take advantage of for several months
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A high-profile bill that would legalize, tax and regulate recreational marijuana for adults 21 and up in New Mexico is awaiting the governor’s signature before it officially become law.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Recreational cannabis is one step closer to being legalized in the state, all it needs now is the governor’s signature. The New Mexico Senate voted to legalize recreational marijuana Wednesday night. For years, legislation to legalize recreational marijuana has died or stalled in the Senate, so
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The House floor voted 38-32 Wednesday, passing a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico. House Bill 2 had just passed its final House committee just after 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – State lawmakers were back in Santa Fe Tuesday for a special session focusing on legalizing recreational marijuana. The bill cleared its first two committees and it now heads to the House floor for a vote.
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