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“An enormous hit:” Billions in fed. mineral payments owed to New Mexico could stop by year end

by Alex Ross October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination. — Courtesy Photo

Politics & Elections

Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out

by Alex Ross October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy.

Congress & Federal Gov

Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments

by Alex Ross October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Politics & Elections

Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers

by Alex Ross October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Luis Sánchez Saturno / The New Mexican

New Mexico boosts school security with $35 million investment

by Alex Ross October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)

Politics & Elections

Bregman campaign fundraising picks up, Haaland campaign still holds edge

by Alex Ross October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County. — Hannah Grover / NM Political Report

Politics & Elections

Garcia Richard halts lieutenant governor bid due to husband’s health

by Alex Ross October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas officially announced his reelection bid on Tuesday, vowing to continue what he described as a “fight for accountability, transparency, and innovation in New Mexico’s public entities and officials.”

Politics & Elections

Maestas vows continued fight for accountability in State Auditor reelection bid

by Alex Ross October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Martin Heinrich and Gabe Vasquez

Congress & Federal Gov

Heinrich touts proposal to protect govt workers during shutdown, Vasquez backs one-year extension of health insurance tax credits

by Alex Ross October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Courtesy Photo

Politics & Elections

Herrell backs Cunningham for GOP nomination in key congressional race

by Alex Ross October 14, 2025October 14, 2025