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Roberto E. Rosales

Politics & Elections

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich — nm.news

Congress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich secures $12.5 million for New Mexico in Senate Appropriations bill

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

N.M. State Land Office sets new records with first oil and gas lease auction at 25% royalty rate

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Ben Ray Lujan SNAP

Congress & Federal Gov.

Luján secures $6.9 Million in federal funding for New Mexico communities

by Kevin Hendricks July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján calls for quick RECA implementation as healthcare cuts threaten New Mexico victims

by Kevin Hendricks July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The lieutenant governor has both executive and legislative roles. Lieutenant governors are second-in-command and stand in for governors during their absences. The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the New Mexico State Senate, overseeing the body’s business during the legislative session and determining issues of decorum or rules. The lieutenant governor holds a tie-breaker vote, according to the state Constitution, but only in the Senate.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by Kevin Hendricks July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The New Mexico State Capitol building, known as the Roundhouse. (Courtesy photo) — Shutterstock / Shutterstock

Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

by Kevin Hendricks July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

by Kevin Hendricks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

A man crosses the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack which was partially destroyed after the flood, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov.

Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending

by Kevin Hendricks July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Deb Haaland

Politics & Elections

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

by Kevin Hendricks July 10, 2025July 10, 2025