Martinez opposes group in redistricting

Associated Press

Updated: Nov 30, 2011 10:01 AM

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez and other GOP state officials are opposing a Hispanic civil rights group's attempt to participate in a trial over congressional redistricting in New Mexico.

The New Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, has asked a state district court to approve a plan that would create a Hispanic majority congressional district in southern New Mexico. The redistricting plan was advocated by Democratic Rep. Joseph Cervantes of Las Cruces during a special legislative session in September.

Lawyers for the governor, Lt. Gov. John Sanchez and Secretary of State Dianna Duran oppose LULAC's motion to intervene in the case. They contend LULAC missed court-established deadlines to become a party in the case and for submitting redistricting plans.

A trial on congressional redistricting starts Monday.

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