ABOUT Raúl
Raúl Torrez is New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General. A former federal prosecutor and senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Justice, he has dedicated his career to public service and strengthening the rule of law. Prior to being elected Attorney General, he served as the elected District Attorney for the Albuquerque metro area, where he led one of the state’s largest law offices.
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As Attorney General, Torrez has brought a clear and focused approach to some of New Mexico’s most difficult challenges. He has made protecting children a top priority—filing lawsuits against major tech companies like Meta and Snap Inc. for enabling online abuse, investigating failures in the child welfare system, and launching undercover operations to arrest online predators. His office is also working to improve youth mental health and reduce harmful behavior such as cyberbullying and hazing in schools.
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Torrez is a strong advocate for transparency, accountability, and constitutional governance. He has led national efforts to protect civil rights, challenge executive overreach, and defend the rule of law. Attorney General Torrez has also led a bipartisan effort to adapt consumer protection laws to the rapidly evolving online marketplace, while simultaneously improving oversight of higher education, and safeguarding New Mexico’s natural resources from environmental harm and exploitation.
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A graduate of Harvard University, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Law School, Attorney General Torrez lives in Albuquerque with his wife, Nasha, and their two children. ​
Earned Trust:
Appointed to the Department of Justice by President Barack Obama
Endorsed by
U.S. Senator
Martin Heinrich
Albuquerque
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Priorities and Successes:
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Proven Leadership in Justice and Public Safety
As Attorney General of New Mexico I have created the office's first Cold Case Unit to address unsolved crimes and the creation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) portal to tackle systemic injustices affecting Indigenous communities​
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Championing Consumer Rights and Environmental Protection
I am dedicated to protecting New Mexicans from corporate misconduct and environmental hazards. This encompasses legal actions against companies like DuPont and the U.S. Department of Defense over PFAS contamination. While I take on those companies I have been successful in ensuring public access to natural resources such as rivers and streams.
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Advocacy for Youth and Digital Safety
I am commitment to safeguarding children in the digital age. I have initiated lawsuits against major social media platforms like Meta and Snapchat for endangering minors, and launched programs like SMART CHATS to educate communities about online safety and digital citizenship.
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