By Peter St. Cyr, New Mexico In Depth Four special political committees managed by party leaders in the New Mexico Senate and House chambers have raked in more than $3 million to help candidates in their own parties, making them among the largest fundraising engines in the state. These “legislative caucus committees” are rolling in […]
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Dash for Cash: Four special legislative PACs rake in the dough
By Peter St. Cyr, New Mexico In Depth Four special political committees managed by party leaders in the New Mexico Senate and House chambers have raked in more than $3 million to help candidates in their own parties, making them among the largest fundraising engines in the state. These “legislative caucus committees” are rolling in […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
By Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possession and cultivation laws took effect in 2021. Authorities announced the operation Monday, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
By Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possession and cultivation laws took effect in 2021. Authorities announced the operation Monday, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico emergency responders preparing for major winter storm
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico emergency management officials were moving equipment and workers into place Wednesday ahead of a major storm forecast to hit the state. National Weather Service Albuquerque placed large swaths of the state under a winter storm warning through Friday. That stretches from northern New Mexico south to Ruidoso in […]
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New Mexico emergency responders preparing for major winter storm
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico emergency management officials were moving equipment and workers into place Wednesday ahead of a major storm forecast to hit the state. National Weather Service Albuquerque placed large swaths of the state under a winter storm warning through Friday. That stretches from northern New Mexico south to Ruidoso in […]
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Vasquez wins reelection to Congress
Congressman Gabe Vasquez won his reelection campaign against Yvette Herrell by less than 5 percentage points, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. It was Herrell’s fourth try at representing New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district and it remained a nail-biter late into Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race just before […]
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Vasquez wins reelection to Congress
Congressman Gabe Vasquez won his reelection campaign against Yvette Herrell by less than 5 percentage points, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. It was Herrell’s fourth try at representing New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district and it remained a nail-biter late into Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race just before […]
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Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
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Stansbury, Leger Fernández reelected to House
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She beat Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office “Tonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]