In February 2021, as New Mexico lawmakers considered landmark legislation to loosen restrictions on alcohol sales, the state’s alcohol epidemiologist Annaliese Mayette set out to assess the bill.
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Struggle then Conquer
Itzani Cruz, Albuquerque local, talks about mixed-race identity and how she battled with learning self-acceptance. Her Chicana and Okinawan heritage made identity confusing growing up, but she learned to embrace her uniqueness and shine with confidence.
Albuquerque drag and mental health
Junko Featherston sits down with local drag queens to discuss how performing the art of drag affects their mental health.
Half of NM registered voters cast ballots
More than half of the registered voters in New Mexico cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The turnout rate was lower than the previous midterm election.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham reelected
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will serve another 4-year term as governor of New Mexico after defeating republican challenger Mark Ronchetti on Tuesday, taking home 52% of votes.
Navajo Nation elects Buu Nygren president
Buu Nygren, half Navajo-half Vietnamese, becomes the youngest president of the Navajo Nation. His running mate becomes the first woman to be vice-president. They defeated incumbent Jonathan Nez.
Vasquez replaces Herrell in redrawn congressional district; Stansbury and Leger Fernandez return to DC
By Jack Boggs, Junko Featherston, Anthony Romero-Kleve
Democrat Gabriel Vasquez narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Yvette Herrell by 1224 votes to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of New Mexico.
Democrats sweep statewide executive races
By Jesse Jones & Gavin Moughan
Democrats won handily in all five of the statewide offices in New Mexico, not including those of Governor and Lt Governor.
John Allen to be BernCo Sheriff
By Joey Wagner
John Allen becomes the first Black Sheriff of Bernalillo County, defeating Republican Paul Pacheco by a 12-point margin.