We’re suing to challenge flagrant disregard for transparency law
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Fighting for government transparency is a critical role of news organizations like NMPolitics.net. We take that right and responsibility seriously. Continue Reading
Proposed BLM venting and flaring rule will damage NM’s economy
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The great fallacy is that there is no cost to doing this and it won’t have any negative economic effect on the industry. Continue Reading
Hobbs City Commission OKs webcasting of its meetings
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The Hobbs City Commission will also archive video of its meetings online for people to watch at their convenience. Some activists will continue pushing for more. Continue Reading
Journalists, politicos need to reconnect with the common American
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We in the political and media professions need to take a hard look at ourselves this year when a billionaire real-estate mogul and a 74-year-old socialist understand the American people better than we do. Continue Reading
Voters must embrace reform of NM’s Legislature
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We need to recognize that our legislative system is not keeping up with the speed of life in the 21st Century. Continue Reading
Opportunity knocks for NM schools by reducing natural gas waste
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The benefits of reducing methane waste are clear – increased production, increased revenue, and cleaner air. Continue Reading
Despite attacks, I’m doubling down on my opposition to BLM’s proposed rules
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I favor conserving our lands through better management, not increased regulations. Continue Reading
Do more than vote this year — it really is that important
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At stake is the direction of this country not for just four years, but decades. Continue Reading
Democratic voters oust two Doña Ana County commissioners
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The makeup of the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners will change dramatically next year. Continue Reading
First-time candidate wins House District 35 Democratic primary
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Angelica Rubio has won the Democratic primary race to replace Jeff Steinborn in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Clinton wins NM, becomes presumptive Dem nominee
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News organizations declared Hillary Clinton the winner of New Mexico’s Democratic primary on Tuesday — but the vote was within a few percentage points, and Clinton and Bernie Sanders were on track to split delegates in a state that divides them proportionately. Continue Reading
Lots of NM Republicans vote for former candidates instead of Trump
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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump easily won New Mexico’s GOP primary on Tuesday — but lots of voters instead cast ballots for candidates who have already dropped out of the race, indicating that the party is anything but unified. Continue Reading
Las Crucens vote as candidates make final push for support
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Supporters of Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump explained their votes to NMPolitics.net on Tuesday. Meanwhile, local candidates and campaign workers were trying to get their supporters out to vote. Continue Reading
Polls are open across New Mexico until 7 p.m.
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More than 1,000 people voted in Bernalillo County in the first 15 minutes polls were open this morning. Continue Reading
For Democrats and Republicans, it’s Election Day in NM
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More people voted early this year in New Mexico than in the last two presidential primary elections, and officials are expecting strong turnout today. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continue Reading