A woman police said led a prostitution ring at massage parlors throughout southeast New Mexico and West Texas was sentenced to a year in federal prison, while her son was released from custody after being charged for his role in the criminal enterprise.
A new $148 million jail could be built in the next three years in Eddy County, while restoration of the courthouse in downtown Carlsbad could begin in 2026 with an almost $6 million price tag.
With less than two weeks left in the 60-day legislative session, House Republicans sounded the alarm Monday on what they characterized as Democrats’ inaction on crimefighting bills and other legislation New Mexicans have been demanding.