Today is #EmployeeAppreciationDay and we would like to recognize all of the #NMDOJ staff! We are proud of our employees at the #NMDOJ and the meaningful difference each person makes to the communities we serve.
...Earlier in the trial, a law enforcement officer testified that reports of child sexual abuse material from the platform decreased following encryption."
To read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"Child safety groups and law enforcement have warned that encrypting Messenger enables predators to share child sexual abuse imagery without detection...
Graphic for National Slam the Scam Day (March 5, 2026) showing a hand pressing a red decline button on a phone labeled “Slam the Scam.”
Graphic encouraging people to spot and report government imposter scams, with a phone showing “Slam the Scam” and a red decline button.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Help us #SlamTheScam —don’t let government imposters fool you. Spot scams, know the red flags, and report suspicious activity at ssa.gov/scam. #NCPW2026
Its #NationalConsumerProtectionWeek & the #NMDOJ is launching our Scam Prevention & Awareness Initiative: STOP. DROP. VERIFY.
As scams are becoming more sophisticated, #NMAG Raúl Torrez is dedicated to helping #NewMexicans recognize, avoid, & report scams before harm occurs.
“If we can get them to change the way they do business in this state, we can establish a blueprint for how they can make these products safer for people all across this country and around the world,” said #NMAG Raúl Torrez
www.today.com/video/zucker...
Graphic from the New Mexico Department of Justice titled “In the News,” featuring a collage of newspaper and online headlines. Visible stories include coverage of a Ninth Circuit decision siding with New Mexico on school mental health grants, New Mexico joining a multistate lawsuit over federal vaccine rollbacks, an article about Meta executives discussing child safety concerns, and Attorney General Raúl Torrez joining a multistate brief defending birthright citizenship before the U.S. Supreme Court.
#ICYMI: Last week #NMAG Raúl Torrez fought to defend birthright citizenship in the US Supreme Court, protected mental health grants for NM K-12 schools, took action to block the unlawful overhaul of federal childhood immunization policies, and more.
Flyer for “NMDOJ MMIP Task Force Meeting” on March 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The meeting is open to members of the public and will be held at Sky City Cultural Center & Haaku Museum, 1232 Haaku Rd, Acoma Pueblo, NM 87034. RSVP by registering at NMDOJ.gov or calling Michael Kiehne at 505-627-3487. Zoom option available at Zoom.com with dial-in number +1 669 444 9171 (US) and Meeting ID 882 101 0140. The flyer features red and black text on a light gray background, a red handprint graphic, and the New Mexico Department of Justice logo in the bottom right corner.
📅Save the Date: Friday, March 13
You're invited to the next #NMDOJ Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Task Force meeting — open to all, both in person and on Zoom. Opportunities for public comment will be available.
🔗Register here: nmdoj.gov/event/mmip-t...
Formal portrait of Sergeant Michael Schlattman wearing a tan Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office uniform with a badge and shoulder patch. He stands against a neutral studio backdrop. Text at the bottom reads ‘Rest in Peace Sergeant Michael Schlattman.’
The NMDOJ sends our deepest condolences to the family & friends of Sergeant Michael Schlattman, as well as the entire Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. We honor his service, commitment, & dedication to keeping our community safe. His sacrifice to the people of New Mexico will never be forgotten.
Two U.S. hockey players wearing white Team USA jerseys and gold medals smile at each other while draped in an American flag, with large text reading “Congratulations! Team USA” and a People.com watermark in the corner.
Two Team USA athletes celebrate a gold‑medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics. One athlete bites the gold medal while both smile and wear blue Team USA uniforms with American flag patches. The text on the image reads ‘Congratulations! Team USA.’ Photo credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
History was made on the ice!
The U.S. men's and women's national ice hockey teams who have shattered barriers represent the very best of competitive spirit.
This is what it means to wear the red, white & blue: Perseverance. Pride. And the courage to rise together.
Resilience wins.
Graphic from the New Mexico Department of Justice with a statement by Attorney General Raúl Torrez about a Supreme Court ruling striking down former President Trump’s tariffs, saying the decision affirms that taxing authority rests with Congress and limits presidential power.
Graphic for the New Mexico Department of Justice advertising an OMA/IPRA training. The background shows a presenter speaking to an audience in a conference room. Text includes the event title, date of March 19, 2026, check‑in time of 9:30 a.m., training from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and the location at the State Bar of New Mexico in Albuquerque. A QR code invites users to register.
Join us for an IN-PERSON Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) training on Thursday, March 19! MUST register to attend. Scan QR code to register or visit: nmdoj.gov/event/oma-ip...
#NMDOJ #OMA #IPRA
“Meta has allowed Facebook and Instagram to become a marketplace for predators in search of children upon whom to prey."
Read more here: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Graphic from the New Mexico Department of Justice stating that Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened the investigation into alleged illegal activity at Zorro Ranch connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
We are taking a broad and comprehensive look at Zorro Ranch–related matters and working alongside the truth commission and law enforcement partners. We will follow the facts and keep the public informed.
"They [Meta] have spent billions of dollars trying to convince people that these places are safe for families to use for under age users to be in those spaces. And, at the same time they’re well aware that there has been an avalanche of predatory behavior."- #NMAG Raúl Torrez
ICAC? ICAC stands for Internet Crimes Against Children which has several agents and prosecutors within the NMDOJ.
#protectkidsonline
During his sworn testimony at the NMDOJ trial to hold Meta accountable and keep our kids safe, high-ranking former Meta executive Arturo Béjar said "I don't think we can trust Mark Zuckerberg or Meta with our kids." Follow NMDOJ for the latest on the Meta trial.
A key witness took the stand in the Meta trial detailing exactly just how dangerous these platforms are for our children. The evidence shows how Meta knowingly exposes kids to online sexual exploitation. Stay tuned for more updates.
#NMAG Raúl Torrez: Meta platforms have actively failed to safeguard children online. Meta has been engineered to maximize engagement and revenue over the well-being of young people.
For more visit: www.ms.now/morning-joe/...
...Meta has been lying to parents, families, and communities for far too long about the dangers in these spaces.
For more visit: www.cbsnews.com/video/new-me...
#NMAG Raúl Torrez outlines our lawsuit against Meta where the evidence shows that Meta prioritized profits over safety and knowingly exposed children to a broad range of harms - including sexual exploitation...
Opening statements in our landmark case against Meta wrapped today. Follow us for updates as we litigate on behalf of the state to protect users from sexual exploitation online.
#protectkidsonline
ICYMI: Alexis Avila will begin serving her 16-year sentence in prison. The #NMDOJ is pleased that justice was upheld - our office, alongside District Attorney Dianna Luce, prosecuted this case and ensured that Avila was remanded.
For more: www.krqe.com/news/crime/a...
@krqe.com
#NMAG Raúl Torrez led a multistate coalition urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ensure that costs associated with data centers DO NOT burden residential consumers and small businesses.
