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Commenter Urges 'Bifurcated' Approach to New Mexico Crime: Tougher Penalties and Behavioral Health Services
Summary
At a public meeting, a commenter said New Mexico faces a "severe crime problem" and urged a dual strategy: strengthen laws where appropriate while expanding behavioral health services for addiction, poverty and homelessness. The transcript records no specific bills or formal votes.
Commenter, a public commenter, said New Mexico has a "severe crime problem" and urged a "bifurcated approach" combining tougher penalties where appropriate with expanded behavioral health services.
"We have a severe crime problem here in New Mexico. We do believe that we have existing laws that are in place that need to be strengthened, but then we also need to balance that…
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