Swopes v. New Mexico Department of Corrections

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO RICHARD SWOPES, Plaintiff, v. Case No. 19-cv-0622 MV-SMV NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, et al, Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff Richard Swopes’ Pro Se Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint (Doc. 1-2). He alleges that prison officials delayed medical care for his respiratory infection, which caused nerve damage and diminished mental capacity. Having reviewed the matter sua sponte under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A, the Court will dismiss the Complaint but grant leave to amend. I.…