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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty and replace it with a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The state Senate voted 24-18 Friday for the repeal, sending it to Gov. Bill Richardson for his signature.
Richardson has opposed repeal in the past but now says he would consider signing it.
“I have met with many people and will continue to consider all sides of the issue before making a decision,” the second-term Democratic governor said in a statement issued after the vote.
He has three days — excluding Sunday — to make a decision once the bill actually reaches his desk.
The House approved the legislation a month ago.
