OPINION: New Mexico’s Crime Crisis: Lawmakers Need to Step Up

Eric Carter-Landin: The problem isn’t just bad legislation—it’s repeated inaction that allows violent crime to spiral. Law enforcement officials say a small number of repeat offenders commit a disproportionate share of violent crimes. Yet lawmakers refuse to pass tougher sentencing laws. Meanwhile, New Mexico’s violent crime rate remains twice the national average. How much worse does it have to get before something changes?

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Nothing changes in New Mexico, it just gets more and more evil.

We are with Eric Carter-Landin on his mission. We are so thankful for him and ABQ RAW which is such a blessing to the area. We are also thankful for the work of AdvocacyCon and Angels’ Voices Silenced No More.

By Eric Carter-Landin

Crime in New Mexico isn’t just a statistic—it’s a crisis affecting real people and communities. Yet, despite endless promises from lawmakers, little has changed.

I know this pain personally. My nine-month-old brother, Jacob, was murdered in 1987. The evidence was there. The suspect confessed—twice. And still, no one was held accountable. My family continues to wait for justice, like so many others across our state.

I host the True Consequences podcast, investigating crime in New Mexico. I’m also the CEO of AdvocacyCon and a co-founder of Angels’ Voices Silenced No More, organizations supporting families of the missing and murdered. Through my work, I’ve spoken with countless families let down by our justice system. After following the 2025 legislative session, it’s clear our lawmakers still don’t get it. More Here

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