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Crime and Abortion Dominate CD1 Race
Posted in Politics & Government

Crime and Abortion Dominate CD1 Race

Estimated read time 4 min read
November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
Junko Featherston

By Junko Featherston Two very different candidates are competing to represent the newly redrawn 1st Congressional District: One is a liberal, Cornell-educated former Obama administration …

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Treasurer candidates compete to manage NM’s money
Posted in Politics & Government

Treasurer candidates compete to manage NM’s money

Estimated read time 3 min read
November 7, 2022
Gavin Moughan

By Gavin Moughan The state treasurer is New Mexico’s chief banker, managing and investing the money used to run state government. It’s an essential job …

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Herrell and Vasquez in a “Barnburner” Battle for NM’s Southern Congressional District
Posted in Politics & Government

Herrell and Vasquez in a “Barnburner” Battle for NM’s Southern Congressional District

Estimated read time 4 min read
November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
Jack Boggs

By Jack Boggs New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District was dramatically re-drawn during redistricting in 2021, putting the formerly solid-Republican seat within Democrats’ reach. The race …

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Navajo Nation presidential election in full-swing
Window Rock. Photo by Taylor Gibson/ NM News Port
Posted in Politics & Government

Navajo Nation presidential election in full-swing

Estimated read time 7 min read
October 28, 2022August 31, 2026
Rayes Gallegos

After pulling through August’s primary elections, incumbent Jonathan Nez and newcomer Buu Nygren, remain in the race to be the next president of one of …

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Ronchetti ups his attacks as election day looms
Posted in Politics & Government

Ronchetti ups his attacks as election day looms

Estimated read time 8 min read
October 25, 2022August 31, 2026
Andres Torres

With two weeks until New Mexico’s election, Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti is throwing sharp jabs at Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. News Port's Andres Torres has …

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How will the next New Mexico governor improve education?
Posted in Kids & Education

How will the next New Mexico governor improve education?

Estimated read time 4 min read
October 11, 2022September 1, 2026
Aldo Jurado

Education Is a hot topic in this year's governor's race. Aldo Jurado looks at the education plans of Mark Ronchetti and Michelle Lujan Grisham.

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How will the next New Mexico governor approach climate change?
Mark Ronchetti and Michelle Lujan Grisham at their first debate on KOB 4.
Posted in Green New Mexico

How will the next New Mexico governor approach climate change?

Estimated read time 6 min read
October 11, 2022October 11, 2022
Joey Wagner

What is the future of climate change under the next governor of New Mexico? Joey Wagner reports on the details.

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How will the next New Mexico governor reduce crime?
Posted in Crime & Justice

How will the next New Mexico governor reduce crime?

Estimated read time 7 min read
October 11, 2022September 3, 2026
Andres Torres

New Mexico has one of the highest crime rates among all U.S. states. In the race for governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mark Ronchetti have …

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Election Profile: Mark Ronchetti running for governor of New Mexico
Posted in Politics & Government

Election Profile: Mark Ronchetti running for governor of New Mexico

Estimated read time 6 min read
October 11, 2022October 11, 2022
Joaquin Gonzalez

New Mexicans voters knew him as their TV weatherman, now Mark Ronchetti wants to be known as the leader of state government. Joaquin Gonzalez profiles …

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