/tags/mark-lee-dickson Mark Lee Dickson en-US Copyright Thu, 25 May 2023 17:30:48 GMT /local-news/2023-05-25/gallup-city-council-hears-public-comment-concerning-potential-abortion-ban Gallup may be the next city in New Mexico to pursue adopting an anti-abortion ordinance. Tensions ran high at the city’s council meeting late Tuesday evening as each side made its case in support of or opposition to the proposed ordinance. Thu, 25 May 2023 17:30:48 GMT /local-news/2023-05-25/gallup-city-council-hears-public-comment-concerning-potential-abortion-ban Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-05-22/city-of-gallup-to-consider-local-anti-abortion-ordinance Several local authorities across the state have passed ordinances restricting access to abortion. The city of Gallup could be next despite legal challenges over these ordinances from the Attorney General’s office. Mon, 22 May 2023 23:59:41 GMT /local-news/2023-05-22/city-of-gallup-to-consider-local-anti-abortion-ordinance Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-05-09/attorney-general-seeks-stay-on-lawsuit-challenging-abortion-access Eunice, a small city in the east of the state, is suing to overturn the new law, in the latest in an escalating battle over local ordinances restricting access to abortion, which remains legal in New Mexico. Wed, 10 May 2023 00:12:03 GMT /local-news/2023-05-09/attorney-general-seeks-stay-on-lawsuit-challenging-abortion-access Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-04-17/city-of-eunice-sues-governor-and-attorney-general-over-abortion-rule It is the latest in a series of legal actions over access to abortion in New Mexico, although the procedure remains legal here and a new law prevents municipalities interfering in reproductive care. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:54:56 GMT /local-news/2023-04-17/city-of-eunice-sues-governor-and-attorney-general-over-abortion-rule Alice Fordham