Crime in New Mexico

This article refers to the situation of crime in the state of New Mexico

Statistics

In 2008 there were 89,468 crimes reported in New Mexico including 142 murders a full list can be found here

Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is illegal in this state^[1]

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Crime in the United States by state

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State of New Mexico

Santa Fe (capital)

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