Yvette Herrellโs fourth try at representing New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district still looked like a nail-biter as of late Tuesday night. The Republican trailed Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez by 4 percentage points โ 52% to 48% โ Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of Stateโs Office Redistricting after the 2020 census […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
Stansbury reelected to represent CD1
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She led Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of Stateโs Office โTonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]
Stansbury reelected to represent CD1
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She led Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of Stateโs Office โTonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]
Heinrich beats Domenici by nearly 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of stateโs office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. โTonightโs victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,โ […]
Heinrich beats Domenici by nearly 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of stateโs office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. โTonightโs victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,โ […]
BernCo voters approve millions in bonds
Bernalillo County voters approved $40.5 million in bond spending, meant for improvements large and small in every corner of the county, according to unofficial election results. The bond package consisted of six separate questions. The parks and recreation question passed with 79% support as of Wednesday. It includes $11.7 million for improvements, new fields and […]
BernCo voters approve millions in bonds
Bernalillo County voters approved $40.5 million in bond spending, meant for improvements large and small in every corner of the county, according to unofficial election results. The bond package consisted of six separate questions. The parks and recreation question passed with 79% support as of Wednesday. It includes $11.7 million for improvements, new fields and […]
โMake your voice heardโ
Bernalillo County officials are asking eligible voters who havenโt yet voted to cast their ballots Tuesday. “Every election is an opportunity to make your voice heard,โ County Clerk Linda Stover said in a news release. โBy voting, youโre taking an active role in shaping our communityโs future and ensuring your values are represented.โ Aside from […]
โMake your voice heardโ
Bernalillo County officials are asking eligible voters who havenโt yet voted to cast their ballots Tuesday. “Every election is an opportunity to make your voice heard,โ County Clerk Linda Stover said in a news release. โBy voting, youโre taking an active role in shaping our communityโs future and ensuring your values are represented.โ Aside from […]
Shooting range fees to rise
The price of target practice is going up. Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Friday announced a $2 increase in daily target range fees at Shooting Range Park. The increase, the first since 2001, means the standard fee for adults will be $8, while junior and senior fees will be $7. All other fees will remain unchanged. […]
