Not one of the 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives is a district in which both Democrats and Republicans fielded more than one candidate. It’s a similar […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated, Uncategorized
100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Voter participation advocate Theresa Pasqual traverses the tribal community of Acoma Pueblo with a stack of sample ballots in her car and applications for absentee […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Ambulance services for some in New Mexico will rise after state regulators approve rate increase
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Ambulance rates will rise for some in New Mexico, particularly those without health insurance after state regulators approved a rate hike for a Presbyterian-affiliated nonprofit ambulance […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the New Mexico presidential and state primaries
By MAYA SWEEDLER / Associated Press New Mexico voters will be among the last to cast ballots for presidential nominees when the state holds its presidential and state primaries on Tuesday. That […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, National News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
The Latest | Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. It was the first time a former U.S. president was […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections
Death threats. Harassment. Intimidation. For New Mexico women, a life in politics can bring all three.
This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, National News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
“Are you with me?” Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term
By AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
By DANIELLE PROKOP The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
Native American advocate is challenging former state senator for District 30 seat
By JEANETTE DEDIOS Two Democratic candidates are vying for the District 30 State Senate seat in western New Mexico. With no Republican candidate running that means whoever wins during the primary […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
Growing number of state officials failing to file personal finance disclosures
By PATRICK LOHMANN and DANIELLE PROKOP A significant and growing number of government officials in New Mexico are failing to submit paperwork disclosing their personal finances, despite a state law that opens them […]