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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.
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Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

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The New Mexico State Capitol building, known as the Roundhouse. (Courtesy photo)
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Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

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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.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news 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)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

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

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Deb Haaland
Posted inPolitics & Elections

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

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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades

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More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials.
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More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system

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Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy who were swept away at an RV park. The Rio Ruidoso reached a record 20.24 feet, 5 feet higher than the previous record set just last year.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.
Posted inNM Legislature

New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

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