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Some Texas law enforcement officers may have some explaining to do after a police shooting that occurred in Clovis, New Mexico. The officers were chasing a suspect and began doing so in Texas. At some point the chase crossed into New Mexico and ended when the officers shot and seriously injured the subject.Now, the…

Most any driver on New Mexico roads has at some point seen the small crosses along the shoulders that designate scenes of serious or fatal New Mexico car accidents. These memorials, or descansos, have been reported to have various effects on people ranging from offensive religious symbols to comforting objects helping people grieve. Personally,…

A local Albuquerque television station recently did a report on the requirements necessary to obtain a New Mexico driver’s license. Specifically, the report focused on the 25 question driving test in which it is necessary to correctly answer 18 questions to pass. From an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer‘s perspective, I watched the report wondering…

In New Mexico wrongful death cases, there are typically two focuses to any case. First, what can be recovered in a New Mexico wrongful death claim. And second, how is an Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer required to distribute any proceeds that may be recovered. The answer to both of these New Mexico wrongful death questions…

The second Albuquerque wrongful death lawsuit has recently been filed against the Rail Runner and its governing entities. Both New Mexico wrongful death incidents occurred within a month of each other in 2007, and both miles south of Albuquerque.While the entrance of the Rail Runner train and its scheduled extension into Santa Fe are…

Typically when you hear about a New Mexico motorcycle accident when the driver admits to drinking at a bar beforehand and tests positive for alcohol, you can expect DWI charges to follow. However, apparently the rules change when the suspected New Mexico drunk driver is a police officer.Steve Lynn of the The Daily Times…

There was a recent Albuquerque car accident on I-25 and Paseo Del Norte. Although this in and of itself is not terribly noteworthy, let alone “blog worthy” for an Albuquerque injury lawyer, the way the accident happened is worth focusing on.In the early evening an officer observed a motorcycle traveling at a high speed,…

Earlier the White House dog, Barney, bit a reporter who was reaching to pet it. Aside from its comic implications, it brings up a common New Mexico dog bite scenario. The “first dog’s” attack would produce some amazing pretrial discovery issues. Does Barney have a tendency toward violence?Did Barney live in an abusive household?Was…

A recent fatal accident in Taos Canyon leaves a woman coping with her serious injuries while simultaneously mourning the loss of her husband. The accident occurred on November 2nd when a a vehicle crossed the center line and struck the motorcycle head on. The driver was cited for vehicular homicide after his reckless driving…

Obama will soon be president of the United States. He inherits a nation that is divided and wounded. But also one the he promises to make a better. Across the nation, we saw red fade into blue. New Mexico is now a blue state from border to border. The election results, which increased the…