New Mexico legislator released from jail after DWI arrest

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State Rep. Georgene Louis, D-District 26, was booked into a Santa Fe County jail around 6 a.m. Monday on an aggravated DWI charge. Louis was also charged with speeding, driving without insurance and failing to show proof of registration.

The House committee that Louis chairs was forced to cancel its meeting Monday – putting several bills in jeopardy. Louis has not resigned from her seat, despite pressure from state Republican leaders.

Louis is the third state lawmaker in recent years to face DWI charges, following Richard Martinez and Monica Youngblood. She was released from jail at 3:46 p.m. Monday.

Rep. Louis shared the following statement with KOB 4:

"I am sorry and I deeply regret my lapse in judgment. I know I let so many people down. I am accepting responsibility for my mistake. I am prioritizing my health, and I will work hard to regain the trust of my constituents, my community and my family.”

https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/new-mexico-legislator-arrested-for-suspected-dwi-/6392827/?cat=500

[Sucha NastyWoman]

1. Surely New Mexico Democrats can find someone better

Someone that doesn’t act like a Republican