The arc of the moral universe is long,
but it bends toward justice.
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Raúl Torrez
New Mexico Attorney General
In The News
Source New Mexico
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06/01/2026
Santa Fe New Mexican
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05/27/2026
Initiatives
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking action to strengthen New Mexico’s child welfare system, launching a formal investigation into CYFD and working to establish independent oversight through the new Office of the Child Advocate.
Victims’ rights ensure that victims have a voice throughout the criminal justice process. We've created a unit to review violations and ensure victims are treated with respect and dignity.
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Portal for New Mexico is a dedicated online resource designed to address the challenge affecting Indigenous communities throughout the state.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez has spearheaded an initiative to ensure public access to rivers and streams, standing up against property owners who are unlawfully obstructing vital waterways.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is making strides to protect women's rights to reproductive healthcare, recently arguing in front of the New Mexico Supreme Court to ensure reproductive choice for all New Mexicans.
The New Mexico Department of Justice is committed to combatting the threats that children face online and is taking a proactive approach to hold tech giants accountable for child safety.
What We Do
The New Mexico Department of Justice works to protect the rights of New Mexicans. Our mission is to help transform New Mexico into one of the safest, healthiest and most prosperous places in the world.
