Lawmakers to Convene to Confront New Mexico’s Crime Crisis

LAS CRUCES — With violent crime and juvenile offenses rising across New Mexico, the Public Safety Legislative Task Force will convene in Las Cruces on Monday, December 15, 2025, for a full-day hearing aimed at confronting the state’s public safety challenges head-on.

Hosted at the Las Cruces Public Schools Board Room (505 S. Main Street, Suite 249), the session runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public both in person and via livestream. The event will feature testimony from law enforcement officials, prosecutors, educators, and families directly impacted by juvenile crime and systemic failures.

Agenda Highlights

Law Enforcement Perspectives: Chiefs Jeremy Story (Las Cruces) and Steve Hebbe (Farmington) will speak on frontline realities.

Community Impact: Voices from NMCrusadersforJustice, Gadsden ISD, and NMSU will address the ripple effects of youth crime.

Systemic Challenges: Officials from CYFD, the Department of Public Safety, and district attorneys will outline barriers to reform.

 Judicial and Prosecutorial Efforts: Judges and sentencing experts will discuss current tools and limitations.

Success Stories: Cadets from the NM National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy will share personal journeys of transformation.

Policy Development: Legislative counsel will help shape actionable proposals for the 2026 session.

 Leading the Charge

The task force includes State Representative Nicole Chavez, Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley, Representative Rebecca Dow, Representative Luis Terrazas, and Senator David Gallegos (District 39)—all committed to advancing real accountability and real solutions.

The hearing comes amid growing public concern over youth violence, repeat offenders, and the strain on families and schools. Organizers say the goal is to craft legislation that reflects lived experience and restores public trust.

Follow the livestream and updates via official social media channels.

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