Republican Audrey Trujillo is challenging incumbent Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver in a contest that demonstrates many of the themes seen…
Crime and Abortion Dominate CD1 Race
By Junko Featherston Two very different candidates are competing to represent the newly redrawn 1st Congressional District: One is a…
Herrell and Vasquez in a “Barnburner” Battle for NM’s Southern Congressional District
By Jack Boggs New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District was dramatically re-drawn during redistricting in 2021, putting the formerly solid-Republican seat…
ABQ State House Candidates Tackle Homelessness
On a rainy day in downtown Albuquerque, Mariah Baca was leaning against a stuccoed fence of a gated community. Her…
Altar Route: “Regreso a Mictlán”
Take a ride to Mictlán -- the underworld -- as provided by local Hispanic institutions featuring Day of the Dead…
Navajo Nation presidential election in full-swing
After pulling through August’s primary elections, incumbent Jonathan Nez and newcomer Buu Nygren, remain in the race to be the…
Changes coming for cannabis in NM
State Sen. Cliff Pirtle is one of a growing number of Republicans who support legal marijuana, which he says is…
ABQ rejects rent control measure despite substantial rent hikes
Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 against a controversial memorial to end the prohibition on rent control.
Energy transition at the center of the Public Lands Commissioner race
An upcoming race for commissioner of public lands could decide whether the State Land Office continues with diversification and renewable…