Proposed bills would tackle retail crime in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A state lawmaker is pushing bills to address the recent rise in shoplifting. Representative Bill Rehm, a Republican from Albuquerque, has joined four colleagues in sponsoring House Bill (HB) 55.HB 55 would create a new criminal charge for organized retail theft. New Mexico debuts puppet-hosted YouTube series offering advice for new parentsIf approved, the charge would target shoplifting rings that hit stores on two or more occasions. It would also change the severi