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News Release: January 28th, 2012 is International Data Privacy Day...AG King Shares Tips to Safeguard Personal Info
News Release: January 28th, 2012 is International Data Privacy Day...AG King Shares Tips to Safeguard Personal Info

Counterfeit Check Database  - Many alert New Mexicans have contacted the Office of the Attorney General to report scam attempts using counterfeit checks. Search our online database of counterfeit checks.
Counterfeit Check Database - Many alert New Mexicans have contacted the Office of the Attorney General to report scam attempts using counterfeit checks. Search our online database of counterfeit checks.

News Release: January is National Stalking Awareness Month
News Release: January is National Stalking Awareness Month

View various video clips of NM Attorney General’s Office activities.
View various video clips of NM Attorney General’s Office activities.

A website has been set up for information about the payments available to Countrywide customers arising under Settlements reached with the Attorneys General of multiple states.
A website has been set up for information about the payments available to Countrywide customers arising under Settlements reached with the Attorneys General of multiple states.

News Release: AG Sues Debt Settlement Firms for Illegal Fees...Other State & Federal Law Violations Alleged
News Release: AG Sues Debt Settlement Firms for Illegal Fees...Other State & Federal Law Violations Alleged

News Release: Task Force Case Leads to Jail Time for Child Porn Offender...AG's Internet Crimes Unit Assists Investigation
News Release: Task Force Case Leads to Jail Time for Child Porn Offender...AG's Internet Crimes Unit Assists Investigation

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. Traffickers use force, fraud or coercion to exploit victims for commercial sex or labor purposes.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. Traffickers use force, fraud or coercion to exploit victims for commercial sex or labor purposes.

Winners of the Teen Alcohol Awareness Video Challenge
Winners of the Teen Alcohol Awareness Video Challenge

The Environmental Crimes Unit is dedicated to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring that those who violate them are held accountable. Learn about environmental crimes and how to report them.
The Environmental Crimes Unit is dedicated to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring that those who violate them are held accountable. Learn about environmental crimes and how to report them.

News Release: Santa Fe Husband and Wife Found Guilty of Medicaid Fraud...AG's Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Division Successfully Prosecutes
News Release: Santa Fe Husband and Wife Found Guilty of Medicaid Fraud...AG's Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Division Successfully Prosecutes

News Release: Attorney General's Office Puts Bill Analyses Online...Public Access to 2012 Legislation Analysis
News Release: Attorney General's Office Puts Bill Analyses Online...Public Access to 2012 Legislation Analysis

News Release: AG Opinion: Tax Amnesty Unconstitutional...Violates Anti-Donation Clause
News Release: AG Opinion: Tax Amnesty Unconstitutional...Violates Anti-Donation Clause

News Release: AG King Joins Call for Congress to Reauthorize VAWA
News Release: AG King Joins Call for Congress to Reauthorize VAWA

Annual Report 2009 - Despite budgetary constraints, a great deal was accomplished for New Mexico in 2009 by the professionals in the Attorney General’s Office.
Annual Report 2009 - Despite budgetary constraints, a great deal was accomplished for New Mexico in 2009 by the professionals in the Attorney General’s Office.

View a list of publications relating to Domestic and Teen Dating Violence.
View a list of publications relating to Domestic and Teen Dating Violence.

Flip through New Mexico Attorney General photo albums.
Flip through New Mexico Attorney General photo albums.

McGruff SAFEGUARD - Take a Bite Out of Internet Danger
McGruff SAFEGUARD - Take a Bite Out of Internet Danger

Get Wired With Wisdom software, an interactive learning adventure for free.
Get Wired With Wisdom software, an interactive learning adventure for free.

Attorney General Gary King's office is pleased to pass along some good information for homeowners who may be having trouble making their mortgage payments and who may qualify for federal programs currently available. Learn how to make your home more affordable.
Attorney General Gary King's office is pleased to pass along some good information for homeowners who may be having trouble making their mortgage payments and who may qualify for federal programs currently available. Learn how to make your home more affordable.

During the regular 2011 session, the New Mexico Legislature passed important changes to the Inspection of Public Records Act (“IPRA”), NMSA 1978, §§ 14-2-1 to -12 (as amended through 2011), many of which go into effect on June 17, 2011. Some amendments will go into effect on July 1, 2011.
During the regular 2011 session, the New Mexico Legislature passed important changes to the Inspection of Public Records Act (“IPRA”), NMSA 1978, §§ 14-2-1 to -12 (as amended through 2011), many of which go into effect on June 17, 2011. Some amendments will go into effect on July 1, 2011.

News Release: AG King's Office Investigation Roots Out Corruption...School Official Ordered to Pay Restitution and Serve Probation
News Release: AG King's Office Investigation Roots Out Corruption...School Official Ordered to Pay Restitution and Serve Probation

Tips for Working with Contractors and Avoiding Home Improvement Fraud
Tips for Working with Contractors and Avoiding Home Improvement Fraud

During uncertain economic times, it’s especially important that people not only know how to manage their debt, but also their interactions with debt collectors.
During uncertain economic times, it’s especially important that people not only know how to manage their debt, but also their interactions with debt collectors.

New AG video on NM's Sunshine Laws
New AG video on NM's Sunshine Laws

News Release: Small Loan Lenders Slapped with Injunction...Result of Lawsuit Brought by Attorney General
News Release: Small Loan Lenders Slapped with Injunction...Result of Lawsuit Brought by Attorney General

New Mexico Attorney General Gary K. King supports National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year.
New Mexico Attorney General Gary K. King supports National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year.