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More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials.
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More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, […]

Melanie Stansbury again voted "hell no" to President Trump's megabill that passed the House Thursday. (Melanie Stansbury)
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New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

By Jesse Jones New Mexico representatives denounced a new federal bill as a “big, ugly abomination” that slashes healthcare, food, and education aid while handing massive tax breaks to billionaires, […]

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State of the State speech to kick off the 2025 Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ
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Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

President Trump is getting his “big, beautiful bill” and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is prepared to “fight like hell” to protect New Mexico from its impact. Lujan Grisham […]

Charles Sallee, right, speaks to a legislative committee in 2023 in Santa Fe. Sallee, the Legislative Finance Committee director, presented some lawmakers Wednesday with a sense of the tough choices they’ll have to make if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” becomes law in a state with the highest per-capita reliance on SNAP and Medicaid. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)
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NM lawmakers presented with tough choices amid federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP 

Avatar photo by Source NM July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM A top budget adviser to New Mexico lawmakers Wednesday laid out the most detailed look he could muster on what the Senate budget reconciliation bill […]

Manzano Mountains State Park.
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New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new […]

Deb Haaland
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Haaland to speak at East Mountain Democrats meeting in Tijeras

Andrea Vasquez nm.news by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 16, 2025June 17, 2025

The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker.  The event will take […]

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Nearly 30,000 New Mexico Seniors, Disabled Adults to Receive Extra SNAP Benefits This Month

nm.news logo by nm.news June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

If you are a senior citizen or adult with disabilities and rely on SNAP to help with your grocery bill, you may want to check your account. Nearly 30,000 older […]

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NMDOT will pause new projects after legislators failed to award funds

Hannah Grover | nm.news by Hannah Grover, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Transportation did not receive any nonrecurring funds this year to support construction projects. This has Rep. Cynthia Borrego, D-Albuquerque, concerned that projects could be delayed […]

Gregg Hull
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Rio Rancho mayor postpones plan on officially launching campaign for governor

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 4, 2025June 12, 2025

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull has delayed the official launch of his gubernatorial campaign, reversing his campaign’s earlier announcement that it would coincide with the one-year mark before the 2026 […]

Deb Haaland
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Haaland voices support for veterans, announces endorsement and affinity group

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland met with veterans groups in Santa Fe Wednesday to discuss their concerns and priorities for the state.  During a press conference, Haaland addressed the challenges […]

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