New Mexico State ‘Roundhouse’ in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Getty Images )
House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski, D-Santa Fe, also did not respond by press time.
One Democrat, Rep. Andrea Romero of Santa Fe, spoke to the Albuquerque Journal about her opposition to Chavez’ bill, saying that "we’re talking about detaining and committing children." An Albuquerque prosecutor also cited a 57% increase in juvenile crime in a one-year period through 2023.
Lujan Grisham told the paper that she will continue to urge lawmakers to "answer the call" on juvenile justice reform.
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