State Senator Heather Berghmans, a Democrat, represents Senate District 15 in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights. She has served since 2025 By State Senator Heather Berghmans — Despite being 36th in population, our state of New Mexico is the ninth-largest energy producer in the country. Around half of the energy that is generated here is exported, meaning […]
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Is the state killing rural specialty care?
Amid a crowded news landscape, New Mexico’s ongoing healthcare provider crisis is still gaining traction, in no small part due to a relentless social media campaign from nonprofit think tank Think New Mexico. As of this writing, several bills have been pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session to help address healthcare provider recruitment and retention. […]
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Bregman: A call to action for Gov, Legislature this session
Sam Bregman is the 2nd Judicial District Attorney in Bernalillo County. He is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. Learn more at bregmanfornm.com As the Governor and Legislature prepare for New Mexico’s annual legislative session, their two priorities should be clear: protecting New Mexicans from the consequences of the Trump Administration’s […]
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Cartoon: Duke Rodriguez enters the race for Gov
Peter St. Cyr is an award-winning journalist based in Albuquerque. He contributes political commentary and cartoons to NM Political Report. Share this story and start a conversation
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Why you should believe the White House
This week ushered in a new era in American foreign policy with the highly successful military operation in Venezuela to remove the fraudulently elected dictator Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence and bring them to the United States to stand trial on four criminal charges: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, […]
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Opinion: What it will take to grow New Mexico’s economy
Steven B. Chavez is the principal at Mesa del Sol, SC3 International, SC3 Development and SC3 Mechanical and Electrical. Originally from Grants, he now lives in Albuquerque. New Mexico stands at a crossroads. We have the natural resources, creative talent, and geographic advantages to thrive in the 21st-century economy—but for too long, we’ve struggled to […]