Republican cannabis owner Duke Rodriguez joins crowded New Mexico governor’s race
Duke Rodriguez, a longtime New Mexico entrepreneur and former cabinet secretary, has announced his candidacy for governor of New Mexico. Running as a Republican, Rodriguez will compete in the 2026 primary. He launches his campaign with a focus on experienced leadership and “practical solutions,” stating that the state needs better management. “New Mexico is not…
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Vasquez warns funding crisis endangers Bosque del Apache’s vital role in local economy
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 6 to assess the impact…
State senator prepping bill to rate school library books for race, sex and LGBTQ+ content
A conservative New Mexico lawmaker is drafting legislation allowing schools to rate library books for sexual and violent content and…
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