ALBUQUERQUE, JANUARY 9— Today, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the implementation of local pro-life ordinances passed by several New Mexico cities and counties including Lea and Roosevelt County, and the cities of Hobbs and Clovis. The decision further establishes New Mexico as having some of the most liberal and extreme abortion laws in the country.

Justice C. Shannon Bacon, writing for the majority, asserted that state law restricts local governments from regulating abortion services claiming that the ordinances infringed upon the legislature's authority over reproductive healthcare. The court emphasized that their ruling was based on state law and did not address any constitutional questions.

The Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela issued the following statement:
"The recent New Mexico Supreme Court decision blocking local officials from enacting pro-life laws undermines local governance and disregards the values of our communities. New Mexico politicians push for abortion clinics in every community while access to local hospitals is critically inadequate and too many women in our state are forced to travel long distances just to get life-saving care and necessary surgeries. It's time we elect leaders and appoint justices who reflect the values of New Mexicans and prioritize the health and well-being of all women, not just the politically convenient aspects of it. The Republican Party of New Mexico stands for the sanctity of life for the unborn and will fight for the right of local communities to govern according to their values."