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Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The lead elections official in Torrance County is apologizing and assuring voters that their ballots will be counted after workers mistakenly mailed about 140 absentee ballots  without return address labels. Republican Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the clerks’ office had received more than 100 of  those now-completed ballots back […]

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Democratic newcomer runs on change in race to unseat NM Senate minority whip

By Nash Jones, KUNM State Sen. Craig Brandt has represented District 40 for over a decade and serves as the minority whip for the Republican Party. The longtime legislator in the Rio Rancho-area red district is facing a challenge this election from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who is running as a candidate for change. Brandt […]

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Democratic newcomer runs on change in race to unseat NM Senate minority whip

By Nash Jones, KUNM State Sen. Craig Brandt has represented District 40 for over a decade and serves as the minority whip for the Republican Party. The longtime legislator in the Rio Rancho-area red district is facing a challenge this election from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who is running as a candidate for change. Brandt […]

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New Mexico Public Education Commissioners are on the ballot. Here’s what to know

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Voters in five counties across New Mexico may see an unfamiliar race on their ballots: public education commissioners are up for election across the state, including a competitive race on Albuquerque’s west side. That’s because the Public Education Commission manages schools most kids don’t attend. The commission is a 10-person […]

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New Mexico Public Education Commissioners are on the ballot. Here’s what to know

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Voters in five counties across New Mexico may see an unfamiliar race on their ballots: public education commissioners are up for election across the state, including a competitive race on Albuquerque’s west side. That’s because the Public Education Commission manages schools most kids don’t attend. The commission is a 10-person […]

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Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. In a ruling Thursday, state District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stood by her […]

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Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. In a ruling Thursday, state District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stood by her […]

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexico on Election Day

By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and five third-party candidates will compete for New Mexico’s five electoral votes, but the most competitive race on the ballot will likely be a U.S. House race that could determine control of the narrowly divided chamber. New Mexico was once one of […]

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexico on Election Day

By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and five third-party candidates will compete for New Mexico’s five electoral votes, but the most competitive race on the ballot will likely be a U.S. House race that could determine control of the narrowly divided chamber. New Mexico was once one of […]

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New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation 

New Mexico’s election officials reminded voters Thursday that state and federal law protect their right to cast their ballots safely and free from intimidation. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday morning published their updated General Election Voter Information Resource Guide, a week after early voting began […]