A retired Albuquerque Police detective and two-time candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives will challenge Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM-02, next year in a key congressional swing district. Punch […]
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First hat hits Rio Rancho ring
Michael Meek has jumped early into the Rio Rancho mayor’s race. Meek, who chairs the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners, has declared he will seek to replace Gregg Hull next […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov
New Mexico Democrats stand against GOP federal funding plans without healthcare cost fix
Two bills to avert a government shutdown each went down to defeat in the Senate on Friday. One of the proposals, a continuing resolution that would keep the federal government […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Bregman policies include language copied from other sources without credit
Substantial portions of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman’s platform he released on Thursday appear to be copied from government reports, legislation and news reports without attribution. The issues were discovered […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Rep. Vasquez calls on social media companies to stop illegal gun sales
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., on Tuesday demanded that major social media companies take immediate action to prevent illegal firearm sales on their platforms, citing law enforcement concerns about the role […]
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Gubernatorial race heats up: Bregman challenges Haaland to policy showdown
Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman unveiled a sweeping set of policy plans Thursday and challenged his chief rival for the party’s nomination, Deb Haaland, to engage him in a […]
Posted inEdgewood
Community group to host forums for commissioner candidates
A community group will host a series of conversations with candidates running for town commissioner over three days in October, providing residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking […]
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Former Sen. Udall endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor
Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Tom Udall endorsed Deb Haaland for New Mexico governor on Thursday, marking his first endorsement in a gubernatorial primary race. Udall, who served New Mexico […]
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections
Miyagishima optimistic about chances to win Democratic nomination for governor
Despite being often overshadowed by his two more high-profile opponents in the headlines, former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he is confident that there is a path for him […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban
New Mexico’s congressional delegation joined with Pueblo leaders Wednesday to demand the Trump administration maintain protections against oil and gas development on federal lands surrounding Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World […]