The first campaign finance reports of general election are in for governor, other state races
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The reports showed positives for both gubernatorial candidates. Continue Reading
Amid public safety crisis, election court picks Juárez’s next mayor
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After months of litigation and political uncertainty, a federal election court has decided the election for mayor of Ciudad Juárez. Continue Reading
Improperly Sealed: Lawyers, not judges, selecting which NM fed court documents stay secret
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The practice is an apparent violation of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico’s own rules. Continue Reading
Straight party issue spurs Portales Libertarian to run for secretary of state
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New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s decision to add straight-party ticket voting to November’s ballot has caused waves across the political party spectrum. Continue Reading
Risky buildings: New Mexico’s schools run on old infrastructure
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Despite investing billions, the state says most school systems are out of date or hazardous. Continue Reading
Krahling’s ‘intimate relationship’ with employee hurt clerk’s office, investigation concludes
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A county report about the investigation is the first indication to the public of the reason Doña Ana County Clerk Scott Krahling is resigning. Continue Reading
Fourteen apply to be the next Doña Ana County clerk
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Many prominent people are on the list. Continue Reading
Naming the Borderlands’ lost
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In Arizona, a humanitarian crisis spurs researchers to find new ways of identifying migrant remains. Continue Reading
Federal, gubernatorial candidates weigh in on abortion, contraception and more
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Check out N.M. Political Report’s Q&As with candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor. Continue Reading
Across the country, basements, offices and hotels play short-term host to people in ICE custody
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The temporary holding facilities often come as a surprise to the unsuspecting civilians who work or live nearby. Continue Reading
NM senators speak out over order they say would hamper Nuclear Safety Board
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They want Congress to suspend a move that would limit access to information about facilities and could hinder the panel’s ability to oversee worker health and safety. Continue Reading
Years of frustration lie behind landmark school lawsuit
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Tired of hearing ‘no,’ plaintiff says, taking NM to court was her only option. Continue Reading
How the Yazzie case could be a ‘game-changer’ for NM
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The landmark ruling is a chance for reform, experts say. Continue Reading
With election approaching, Doña Ana County clerk abruptly resigns
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Scott Krahling gave no reason for his resignation, but NMPolitics.net has learned that the county attorney’s office has been investigating a complaint involving Krahling and former Chief Deputy County Clerk Rose Ann Vasquez for months. Continue Reading
ACLU claims ICE still detaining some asylum-seekers for no reason despite court order
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A U.S. district judge last month granted a preliminary injunction preventing ICE agents from denying parole to asylum-seekers without an individual determination as to why. But the ACLU says it’s still happening. Continue Reading