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Mayoral hopefuls nearing ballot qualification deadline for November election

With the June 21 deadline looming, Albuquerque mayoral candidates are in a final push to meet the requirements for ballot qualification in the upcoming November 4 Regular Local Election.  Candidates for mayor must gather a significant number of petition signatures and, for those seeking public financing, qualifying contributions to secure their spot on the ballot. […]

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“F*ing thugs.”: New Mexicans in Congress react strongly to removal of senator from Noem press conference

Curse words and outrage peppered reactions by New Mexico’s elected U.S. senators and representatives to news that California’s Hispanic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed by law enforcement from a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday. Kristi later told reporters that Padilla had not identified himself, though video widely […]

NMDOT will pause new projects after legislators failed to award funds

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 and that will lead to increased costs.  Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna presented the information on construction funding during an interim Transportation Infrastructure Revenue subcommittee meeting […]

Rio Rancho mayor postpones plan on officially launching campaign for governor

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 primary election. Hull’s campaign said, instead, the third-term mayor is extending his statewide “listening tour” as he prepares for a formal campaign launch for Governor.  […]

Haaland voices support for veterans, announces endorsement and affinity group

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 faced by New Mexico’s veterans, citing cuts to services and staffing at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Trump Administration. Haaland outlined her commitment […]