Court ruling will help New Mexico stay a go-to state for women seeking abortions

FILE - New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez listens to oral arguments dealing with local municipalities implementing ordinances restricting abortion, Dec. 13, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM. FILE - The New Mexico Supreme Court Building is seen Jan. 9, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM.

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties, helping to ensure the state remains a go-to destination for people from other states with bans.