Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM – As part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be and is being used to exploit children through a variety of methods, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. 

Albuquerque, NM – This morning, Sergio Almanza was found guilty of homicide by vehicle, great bodily harm by vehicle, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of tampering with evidence and driving an off-highway motor vehicle on a paved street or highway. Almanza faces 30 and ½ years in prison, sentencing will take place within 90 days.

Santa Fe, NM – Today, Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Carite of Gallup and their company leadership. The lawsuit alleges that Carite of Gallup directed the use of “trade-in-schemes” that have burdened consumers with thousands of dollars in debts and wreaked havoc on their credit scores. The lawsuit arose from numerous complaints sent to the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and New Mexico Legal Aid.

“Employees and elected officials have made my office aware of financial mismanagement issues and even more concerning, the extreme turnover, laying off and retaliation from FCCH leadership towards their providers,” said AG Torrez. “My office stands ready to work with...

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez wrote a letter to Congressional leaders, and gathered support from 13 other Attorneys General around the nation, to urge Congress to pass the Senate-approved bipartisan amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), expanding coverage and benefits to thousands of individuals across the country who have suffered due to radioactive exposure as a result of nuclear weapons testing on United States soil.

Albuquerque, NM — Today the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office filed an action on behalf of consumers impacted by the unexpected closure of New Mexico Solar Group which has operated in communities across the state since 2015. Among other issues, the Attorney General’s Office is primarily concerned with assisting in the recovery of monies paid by customers for services that were not completed before the business’s decision to wind down operations. In addition to the action against New Mexico Solar Group, the office also confirmed that investigations have been opened on Meraki Solar and Titan Solar after the office received a significant number of consumers complaints alleging unfair and deceptive business practices.

Santa Fe, NM – Today, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that a settlement has been reached with the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to resolve the outstanding appeal related to the closure of the San Juan Generating Station (SJGS). Under the terms of the settlement, ratepayers will receive a $115 million rate credit over a one-year period and PNM will be permitted to issue bonds under the Energy Transition Act (ETA). In addition, the parties have agreed that the interest rate on the bonds will be capped at 5.5%, with an additional rate credit to be paid if the interest rate exceeds the cap.

Farmington, NM – Today, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office appeared before the Interim Committee for Water and Natural Resources and confirmed that it is actively investigating allegations that several landowners continue to block access to rivers and streams in defiance of state law. The Office also notified members of the committee that it is prepared to take formal action to guarantee that all New Mexicans can access public waters for fishing and recreation.

Albuquerque, NM – This afternoon a jury unanimously found Crystal Lucero guilty of forgery, larceny, embezzlement, two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, and three counts of attempts to evade or defeat tax. Lucero is facing up to 48 years in prison for her crimes against the State of New Mexico and the Congregation Albert Synagogue located in Albuquerque.  

August 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  SANTA FE, NM — Today, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announce a new public awareness campaign, “Don’t Be Taken For a Ride”. This campaign provides an avenue with...