Local abortion restrictions at stake as New Mexico high court hears key case

The New Mexico Supreme Court will decide whether conservative cities and counties can keep their local abortion restrictions in a state that otherwise allows the procedure up to the moment of birth. The Land of Enchantment's high court is hearing oral arguments Wednesday in a challenge from state Attorney General Raul Torrez, a Democrat who has argued that the local laws violate New Mexico's equal rights amendment in the state constitution, which bars discrimination based on sex and being pregnant. BOB GOOD OUTLINES VISION TO PROMOTE 'CONSERVATIVE CONSCIENCE' AS NEW...