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New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4
Posted in Featured

New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4

Estimated read time 9 min read
April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Leah Romero

In New Mexico’s House District 4, which encompasses the state’s northwestern-most corner and part of the Navajo Nation, energy is the…

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Rodriguez calls for no state income tax, retail GRT in bid for governor
Posted in New Mexico In Depth

Rodriguez calls for no state income tax, retail GRT in bid for governor

Estimated read time 19 min read
April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Azure Mitchell

Republican gubernatorial candidate, Duke Rodriguez, said his campaign is rooted in what he calls “the true New Mexico experience.” From…

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City Council Strikes Down Election Reform Legislation
Posted in ABQ City Council

City Council Strikes Down Election Reform Legislation

Estimated read time 5 min read
April 8, 2026April 13, 2026
Gage Erickson

Supporters argued that ranked choice voting would reduce the cost of elections, increase strategic voting and boost voter turnout.

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Epstein files prompt urgent push to extend statutes of limitations
Posted in Featured

Epstein files prompt urgent push to extend statutes of limitations

Estimated read time 7 min read
March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Isabella Campbell

Some state legislators are using the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as an opportunity to expand the statutes of…

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New literacy bill SB 37 holds schools accountable for reading instruction
Posted in 2026 Legislative session

New literacy bill SB 37 holds schools accountable for reading instruction

Estimated read time 3 min read
March 10, 2026
Mikaela Johnson

By Mikaela Johnson, Silver City Daily Press A bill mandating evidence-based reading instruction was signed into law Monday by Gov. Michelle…

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States debate working with or against ICE
Posted in Featured

States debate working with or against ICE

Estimated read time 13 min read
March 5, 2026
Victor Martinez

By Zoe Naylor and Victor Martinez, Statehouse Reporting Project Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of…

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Plaintiffs in NM education equity case ask court to reject Public Education Department’s plan
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Plaintiffs in NM education equity case ask court to reject Public Education Department’s plan

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Leah Romero

Plaintiffs in the longstanding Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit have asked the judge overseeing the case to reject the New Mexico…

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Miyagishima says Secretary of State guidance led to $125K in excess campaign contributions
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Miyagishima says Secretary of State guidance led to $125K in excess campaign contributions

Estimated read time 5 min read
February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Azure Mitchell

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s campaign for governor exceeded New Mexico’s campaign contribution limits by more than $125,000 in…

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After exiting the Democratic party, former Las Cruces mayor makes his case as an Independent
Posted in New Mexico In Depth

After exiting the Democratic party, former Las Cruces mayor makes his case as an Independent

Estimated read time 14 min read
February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Azure Mitchell

By Azure Mitchell, New Mexico In Depth Ken Miyagishima served as mayor of Las Cruces from 2007 through 2023, becoming the…

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