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Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
NM Political Report
Posted inNew Mexico State Government
Who will be Gov. Haaland’s chief of staff? Here’s who to watch
Column by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — Governor-elect Deb Haaland is wasting no time filling top positions in her new administration. She is expected to name key leaders of her transition later today and will make her first major staff announcement on Friday when she is expected to introduce her incoming chief of […]
NM Political Report
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Does rural New Mexico matter anymore? 79% of Democratic win came from just 4 urban counties
Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland will take office with a […]
NM Political Report
Posted inNew Mexico State Government
Want to work for Gov. Haaland? Applications are now open
New Mexico’s next governor is looking for new talent to fill out hundreds of governor-appointed staff and volunteer nominated positions across state departments, boards and commissions. After defeating Republican Gregg Hull in the race for governor, Democrat Deb Haaland launched a transition website to accept applications from persons interested in joining her administration. For those […]
NM Political Report
Posted inPolitics & Elections
National blue wave brings a high tide for Dems in the high desert
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a half-dozen governors’ mansions and every […]
Roswell Daily Record
Posted inPolitics & Elections
In Chaves Co., Republicans, Democrats outperformed in early voting, nonpartisan voters mostly sat it out
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Chaves County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that local partisan voters in both major parties are eager to vote this cycle, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout data from the Secretary of State’s […]
The Paper. Rio Rancho
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout […]
NM Political Report
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Are New Mexico’s nonpartisan voters sitting this election out? Early voting data shows Dem enthusiasm, nonpartisans waiting
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — If early voting turnout is any indication of a blue wave year for Democrats in New Mexico, 2026 is shaping up to be one for the record books. Voter turnout data from the Secretary of State’s Office analyzed by The New Mexico News found that 51% of […]
NM Political Report
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Testing church/state separation, Albuquerque megachurch endorses Hull, Cunningham
Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging in politics by telling congregants of his Legacy Church to vote for Gregg Hull and Greg Cunningham, Republicans ru nning for governor and Congress, respectively, […]
NM Political Report
Posted inFederal Government & Congress
Stansbury “adamantly opposed” to Heinrich’s signature permit reform bill
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — In a rare public split between members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury says she is “adamantly opposed” to and will not – for now – vote for Senator Martin Heinrich’s career-defining permit reform legislation being teed up for quick passage in Congress during the […]