Santa Fe — State Representative Rebecca Dow will be on the ballot after all. The months-long dispute was settled unanimously by the state Supreme Court who ordered her name placed on the ballot, overturning a decision by a district court judge who had ruled that screenshots of voter names who had signed Dow’s petitions did […]
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Opinion: Former Sheriff Phil Snekeker makes his pitch for BernCo sheriff in Dem. primary
My name is Philip A. Snedeker. I am a candidate for the office of Bernalillo County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the office, in the Primary Election, in June of 2026. I grew up in Southern New Mexico, in the Town of Silver City. I attended local rarea schools. I earned […]
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Maverik gas station proposal appears dead after developer misses appeal deadline
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. — Residents of Netherwood Park, Summit Park and other neighborhoods apparently won’t be getting a Maverik gas station and convenience store as a neighbor – and they seem fine with that. Maverik, which applied to develop the property at Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road, did not appeal a denial […]
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Grab your boots and your wallet: High-energy country and handcrafted treasures hit Rio Rancho
From high-octane country-rock at the arena to handcrafted treasures at the county’s annual craft fair, Rio Rancho is gearing up for a diverse weekend of entertainment and fun. Whether you are looking to enjoy live music under the stars or find a unique gift for upcoming spring celebrations, the next few days offer something for […]
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Sam Bregman’s campaign laid off staff ahead of finance deadline
By Pat Davis — In the days leading up to a critical fundraising deadline, Sam Bregman’s campaign for governor laid off staff in areas of the state key to Bregman’s early strategy to win the Democratic primary for governor. Sources close to the campaign reached by New Mexico Political Report on Tuesday confirmed that several […]
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Local firefighters arrested, held in assault on mentally ill man in Estancia
By Pat Davis –– Two Estancia residents are facing serious felony charges after allegedly taking justice into their own hands and severely beating a homeless man last month. On the evening of March 25, 2026, an Estancia man, who is also a supervisor in the county fire department, allegedly attacked a male, who is described […]
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Exclusive: Haaland reports $11 million haul for Gov campaign, nearly doubling all other candidates to date
By Pat Davis — In the high-stakes world of politics, campaign cash buys the loudest megaphone; and, if that’s true, Deb Haaland can afford to splurge on a really big one in the final sprint to the June primary after raising more than $11 million in her race for governor. Campaign finance reports filed today […]
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Opinion: New Mexico’s disability laws get important updates, and more still needed
By State Representative Kathleen Cates — In 2023, New Mexico unanimously passed HB 131, becoming the first state in the country to mandate private insurers to cover prosthetics and orthotics. Since then, 11 other states have filed similar laws. State Rep. Kathleen Cates was first elected in 2022 to represent State House District 44 […]
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Get a Sneak Peek at Deb Haaland’s First TV Ad for Gov
More than a year after announcing her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Deb Haaland has remained conspicuously absent from the television ad wars. That all changes this weekend with the launch of her first ad, “Who fights,” which is previewed exclusively here before it airs. The ad follows the traditional campaign playbook of […]
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Keller proposes to add “out-of-towner” fees to BioPark, golf courses to help close city budget gap
Duke City taxpayers may soon stop covering the cost for out-of-town visitors who use city services, as Mayor Tim Keller pushes new fees on non-residents. Keller last week proposed a $1.47 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that would add new fees for non-residents who use city services. The plan would charge visitors the full […]
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