NM: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Will New Mexico Be Next "Red-Flag" State?
SANTA FE, N.M. - A "red flag" gun bill is headed to the New Mexico Senate floor for debate - but not without a major revision from the original …
Feds Launch Effort to Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A task force charged with solving cases of missing and murdered Native Americans held its first meeting in Washington DC this …
Study: Guns, Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence Linked
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico has the eighth-highest gun death rate in the country, and new analysis shows there is a strong link between mass …
Roundhouse Sees Sexual Harassment Training, New Legislation
SANTA FE, N.M. – Training for New Mexico legislators is underway at the State Capitol this week about what constitutes sexual harassment…
NM's Gun-Safety Advocates Keep Sad Statistics Front and Center
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico's Department of Public Health says 401 people in the state lost their lives to gun violence in 2016, and a group that …
NM State University Hosts Conference on Campus Sexual Violence
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- A New Mexico State University conference this week will help campus leaders be better prepared when victims of sexual assault…
Albuquerque to Test Huge Rape Kit Backlog
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Victims of sexual assaults that occurred in Albuquerque more than 30 years ago may finally get justice now that decades-old …
First-Ever Abuse Hotline Open for New Mexico Native Americans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- For the first time, Native Americans living in New Mexico can call a free crisis hotline to report domestic abuse. Compared …
UNM Launches "Reclaim the Red" Campaign
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Universities across the U.S. - including the University of New Mexico - are back in session. That means it's the start of …
Federal Budget Includes $41 Million to End Rape Kit Backlog
SANTA FE, N.M. - Victims advocacy groups are hailing the inclusion of $41 million in President Barack Obama's proposed budget to help address the …
New Mexico Audit Finds 5,411 Untested Rape Kits
SANTA FE, N.M. – Victims' rights advocates are hoping New Mexico officials take steps during the upcoming legislative session to deal with the …
NM Takes Part in Global Effort to End Violence Against Women
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico will be a part of an effort to end violence against women that will take place in 189 countries. This attempt to end …