State budget analysts warn that federal mineral leasing payments to New Mexico could be at risk if Congress does take action in the coming months. The payments are from royalties companies pay to the federal government when they extract oil, coal and other minerals from federal land in New Mexico. The state then gets a […]
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Moriarty City Council to consider appointment of new councilor after mayoral switch-up
By Lauren Lifke The Moriarty City Council will discuss and act upon appointing a new city councilor to replace former councilor Steve Anaya, who was recently appointed mayor, during its city council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Also on the agenda is approval of funds to the University of New Mexico EMS Academy, approval of […]
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Newly appointed Mayor Steve Anaya aims to restore financial transparency
By Lauren Lifke Weeks after announcing that he wouldn’t be running for reelection in the Moriarty City Council, Steve Anaya was appointed mayor on Oct. 8 after the former mayor abruptly resigned due to the city’s issues with financial transparency. Anaya’s first priority is to resolve those issues and restore the public’s trust, he said […]
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Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination. The reports, which were due on Oct. 14, showed that $165,605 rolled into the campaign of Garcia […]
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Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy. Earlier this week, the outspoken rapper and recording artist made observations about the rising cost of living in an Instagram live video that went viral. “I feel so bad because I didn’t realize […]
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Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers
By Alex Ross — Three months after filing the paperwork to run for Congress, new campaign finance reports show that State Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis) edged out Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) in campaign contributions in the recent fundraising quarter. Reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show that between July 1 and […]
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New Mexico boosts school security with $35 million investment
Millions of dollars in one-time spending authorized by state lawmakers earlier this year are set to be dispersed to school districts across New Mexico, including funding meant to strengthen school security. Earlier this year, New Mexico lawmakers passed House Bill 450, which included $50 million for school security improvements, career technical education facilities, and repairs […]
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Bregman campaign fundraising picks up, Haaland campaign still holds edge
Democratic hopeful for governor Sam Bregman has seen an influx of dollars flowing into his campaign since April, but not by enough to cut into the huge cash advantage of Deb Haaland, his lead rival for the nomination. Campaign finance reports filed this week with the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office show that Bregman, […]
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Garcia Richard halts lieutenant governor bid due to husband’s health
Stephanie Garcia Richard is suspending her campaign for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of New Mexico, citing her husband’s health. Garcia Richard, who is also currently the state’s Public Land Commissioner, broke the news on her campaign’s Facebook page on Thursday afternoon that her husband was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. “Over the […]
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Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor on Oct. 14, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race. Hull, who is serving his third term as mayor of New Mexico’s second-largest city, launched his campaign with a video posted Tuesday morning, months after first announcing his intention to […]