In New Mexico’s House District 4, which encompasses the state’s northwestern-most corner and part of the Navajo Nation, energy is the…
Rodriguez calls for no state income tax, retail GRT in bid for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate, Duke Rodriguez, said his campaign is rooted in what he calls “the true New Mexico experience.” From…
City Council Strikes Down Election Reform Legislation
Supporters argued that ranked choice voting would reduce the cost of elections, increase strategic voting and boost voter turnout.
Epstein files prompt urgent push to extend statutes of limitations
Some state legislators are using the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as an opportunity to expand the statutes of…
New literacy bill SB 37 holds schools accountable for reading instruction
By Mikaela Johnson, Silver City Daily Press A bill mandating evidence-based reading instruction was signed into law Monday by Gov. Michelle…
States debate working with or against ICE
By Zoe Naylor and Victor Martinez, Statehouse Reporting Project Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of…
Plaintiffs in NM education equity case ask court to reject Public Education Department’s plan
Plaintiffs in the longstanding Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit have asked the judge overseeing the case to reject the New Mexico…
Miyagishima says Secretary of State guidance led to $125K in excess campaign contributions
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s campaign for governor exceeded New Mexico’s campaign contribution limits by more than $125,000 in…
After exiting the Democratic party, former Las Cruces mayor makes his case as an Independent
By Azure Mitchell, New Mexico In Depth Ken Miyagishima served as mayor of Las Cruces from 2007 through 2023, becoming the…