Deb Haaland, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor, held a press conference outside a hospital in Española on Tuesday to criticize federal healthcare legislation she says will devastate rural communities across the state. Speaking in front of the hospital, Haaland warned that the “Big Billionaire Bill” would strip Medicaid coverage from […]
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Haaland to visit Moriarty as part of rural affordability tour
New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland will visit Moriarty on August 9 as part of her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour,” bringing her campaign to a community where nearly 40% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The Moriarty stop is one of 16 rural communities Haaland plans to visit through August as she […]
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Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will launch her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour” on Saturday, July 12, with stops in rural communities across the state as she campaigns for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a focus on making life more affordable for New Mexicans. The tour comes as affordability pressures mount statewide, despite […]
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First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Perry currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Chaves County Commission and is a member of the Public Lands Committee for the National Association of […]
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Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico
Eligible New Mexico voters will now be automatically registered to vote when they complete a driver’s transaction with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This new measure, part of House Bill 4 (HB4), passed during the 2023 legislative session, aims to expand voting rights protections across the state. The automatic registration process will also ensure that […]
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State Rep. McQueen announces candidacy for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
State Representative and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen announced Monday his bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in the 2026 election. The six-term legislator said New Mexico needs strong, experienced leadership to protect public lands and conservation efforts. “Our public lands and environmental and conservation rules are under attack,” McQueen said. “The job of […]
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Haaland criticizes Trump budget cuts during campaign visit in Tijeras
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Want to serve in the municipal government or school board? Here’s how to file your candidacy paperwork
The 2025 local elections are just around the corner and people who want to run for office should be getting ready to file their candidacy paperwork. The 2025 elections are nonpartisan races that include municipal government, school boards and soil and water conservation districts. Candidates for most local elections will need to file their paperwork […]
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Seven candidates officially qualify to run for Albuquerque mayor
Incumbent Tim Keller will face a six-pack of challengers as he runs for an unprecedented third term as Albuquerque mayor. After the June 21 deadline to meet the requirements for qualification in the upcoming election, Keller and six other mayoral hopefuls will be on the Election Day ballot on Nov. 5. Candidates for mayor must […]
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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. […]