Press Releases

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud

Albuquerque, NM – Today, F.A. United States Attorney Ryan Ellison and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the filing of a federal civil forfeiture complaint seeking to forfeit more than $2 million that was seized due to allegations that the assets constitute proceeds of a scheme to defraud Medicaid and state criminal charges against […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Leads Multistate Effort to Prevent Trump Administration from Fast Tracking Unproven Microreactors 

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico Department of Justice this week led a multistate coalition in submitting a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) opposing a new set of regulations set forth by the Trump administration that would provide a fast track for licensing and deploying commercially unproven nuclear microreactor technology. The coalition argues that while these microreactors are intended to help migrate toward non-fossil fuel energy resources, they are largely untested and […]

At World Without Exploitation Annual Conference, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Tells Survivors: “We Will Be True and Honest Warriors on Your Behalf”  

Washington, DC — On Monday afternoon, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez spoke at the World Without Exploitation Annual Conference, where he reaffirmed the commitment of the New Mexico Department of Justice to support survivors and thoroughly investigate the alleged criminal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former property, Zorro Ranch. He also called on the U.S. Department […]

New Mexico Moves to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit Attacking the Immigrant Safety Act 

Santa Fe, NM — Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a motion this week to dismiss the federal government’s lawsuit challenging the Immigrant Safety Act (HB9), the law that prohibits state and local government entities from entering into agreements to detain, investigate, or apprehend individuals for civil immigration violations. The motion, filed in the United States District […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Secures Conviction Against Gallup Man Who Sexually Abused Underage Family Member 

Gallup, NM – This afternoon, a jury found David Chapman, 57, guilty of sexually abusing an underage family member. The six-year-old disclosed to family members that the defendant was regularly touching her private parts and that it had happened “hundreds [of times].” Chapman was found guilty of First Degree Criminal Penetration of a Minor of […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi to Protect New Mexico Consumers and Preserve New Mexico Gaming Laws

Santa Fe, NM — Attorney General Raúl Torrez today announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, Inc. and KalshiEX LLC, alleging the company is unlawfully offering online sports betting in New Mexico while attempting to evade state gaming laws and the carefully negotiated framework that governs legal […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Arrest of Private Landowner Accused of Threatening Fishermen on Public Waters

Pecos, N.M. — Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrest of Erik Michael Briones on five counts of aggravated assault involving alleged threatening and menacing conduct with a firearm against individuals lawfully recreating in the Pecos River. According to the criminal complaint and affidavit filed in San Miguel Magistrate Court, Briones is accused of repeatedly […]

ICYMI: Attorney General Raúl Torrez Warned about Unregulated Data Broker Industry; U.S. Military Now Says Deployed Forces Were Targeted

Albuquerque, NM – On March 24, 2026, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez led a coalition of 17 attorneys general urging Congress to act on the growing risk to individual privacy and national security through the unchecked collection and use of personally identifiable information by commercial data brokers. There is now reporting by Reuters that U.S. […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuits Against Torrance and Curry Counties Over Illegal ICE Agreements

Santa Fe, NM — Attorney General Raúl Torrez today announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Torrance County and Curry County seeking declaratory and injunctive relief over the counties’ refusal to comply with the Immigrant Safety Act, which took effect May 20, 2026. “Local officials take an oath to uphold […]

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Opposes KIDS Act, Pushes for Stronger Online Protections for Children 

Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez today, as part of a coalition of 43 attorneys general, signed a letter opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The coalition is instead urging that Congress advance legislation that includes a meaningful duty of […]

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