NM Political Report

New Mexico lawmakers get a paycheck, governor loses her pocket

New Mexico lawmakers get a paycheck, governor loses her pocket

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Haaland won the election. Now, how will she govern?

Haaland won the election. Now, how will she govern?

7 hours agoNovember 4, 2026

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Democrat Vasquez wins third term after $21.8 million race

Politics & Elections

Democrat Vasquez wins third term after $21.8 million race

Does rural New Mexico matter anymore? 79% of Democratic win came from just 4 urban counties

Opinion

Does rural New Mexico matter anymore? 79% of Democratic win came from just 4 urban counties

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Want to work for Gov. Haaland? Applications are now open

New Mexico State Government

Want to work for Gov. Haaland? Applications are now open

Democrats dominate Bernalillo County election results

Bernalillo County

Democrats dominate Bernalillo County election results

National blue wave brings a high tide for Dems in the high desert

Politics & Elections

National blue wave brings a high tide for Dems in the high desert

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Politics & Elections

BernCo candidate defends wearing Confederate flag as symbol of ‘open rebellion’ against the government as he pushes ‘America only’ agenda in campaigns

BernCo candidate defends wearing Confederate flag as symbol of ‘open rebellion’ against the government as he pushes ‘America only’ agenda in campaigns

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 5, 2026October 6, 2026

Your ballot, your move: Early voting starts Oct. 6

In social post, Trump endorses Cunningham, mispronounces Vasquez’s name and doubles down on renaming New Mexico

The Haaland-Hull debate over debates is dumb. Here’s how to do it better.

Federal & Congress

Heinrich throws MLB a brushback pitch and the league steps out of Grand Teton

Heinrich throws MLB a brushback pitch and the league steps out of Grand Teton

by Kevin Hendricks October 5, 2026

Heinrich introduces long-sought permitting reforms with key Republicans to expedite energy projects, and he wants a Senate vote right after Election Day

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause on data centers

New Mexico wants FEMA to pay for years of wildfire recovery costs

Energy Transition

Getting a read: Regulation commission staff seeks formal investigation into PNM’s estimated bills

Getting a read: Regulation commission staff seeks formal investigation into PNM’s estimated bills

by Kevin Hendricks October 7, 2026

New: Blackstone to offer $300 million in incentives, more transparency in new bid to acquire PNM

Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.

PNM, Blackstone to reverse problematic $400M early stock sale and extend acquisition timeline to 2027

Climate & Environment

Stansbury demands answers on Project Jupiter’s water use, gives agencies a Friday deadline

Stansbury demands answers on Project Jupiter’s water use, gives agencies a Friday deadline

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 25, 2026

Heinrich working for bill to share Sandia Mountains management with Sandia Pueblo, short of pueblo’s ask for total control

Sandia Pueblo pushes to take control of Sandia Mountain forests, raising alarm from outdoor adventurer seekers

New Mexico Environment Department to hold hearing for Project Jupiter data center air quality permit

Workers & Industry

Working overtime: New Mexico ranks 7th in job growth, but jobless rate climbs, too

Working overtime: New Mexico ranks 7th in job growth, but jobless rate climbs, too

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 26, 2026

Governor’s Japan trade mission returns with a quantum souvenir: Fujitsu research center

New Mexico AG challenges federal commission’s review of proposed Project Jupiter gas pipeline

New Mexico cattle growers say Trump’s always changing beef policies are “troubling” and send “wrong signal at the wrong time”

Analysis & Commentary

Commentary: Not every loss from the Hermit’s Peak Fire fits on a receipt

Commentary: Not every loss from the Hermit’s Peak Fire fits on a receipt

by Guest Commentary in NMPR September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Opinion: Who can afford to serve in Legislature? Amendment 4 could change the answer

Opinion: Governor and legislators should pass permitting reform

Diane Denish: Farewell Dolly Parton

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