Dems pick Garcia Richard, Morales and Colón in statewide races
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Stephanie Garcia Richard narrowly defeated Garrett VeneKlasen to win the Democratic nomination for state land commissioner. Continue Reading
Three Democratic state lawmakers lose in primaries
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Carl Trujillo, Debbie Rodella and Bealquin “Bill” Gomez all lost to Democratic challengers. Continue Reading
Southern NM’s U.S. House race will get lots of national attention
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Democrats think they have their best opportunity in a decade to win this seat. Continue Reading
One term and done: Voters reject Doña Ana County sheriff’s re-election bid
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Incumbent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Vigil finished third in a five-candidate Democratic primary on Tuesday. Continue Reading
No surprise here: Pearce to face Lujan Grisham in November
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Albuquerque Journal pollster Brian Sanderoff called the race for Lujan Grisham shortly after 7 p.m. Continue Reading
These veterans were deported. They say they deserve a second chance.
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They can see the country they once served from a park in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. But a number of men who once wore a military uniform are barred from coming back after being deported to their native country. Continue Reading
Florida city nurtures babies with ‘Brain Bags’ for parents. Can NM do the same?
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Communities nationwide are trying to figure out how to narrow the achievement gap between rich and poor kids. Can New Mexico learn from what’s being tried in Pensacola? Continue Reading
Lujan Grisham’s Delta blues: NMID’s guided tour through 2017’s high-risk pool bill
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This week’s Politico story repeatedly mentions legislation — House Bill 316 — that New Mexico In Depth analyzed during the 2017 legislative session. Continue Reading
Dem gubernatorial candidates spend big as Election Day nears
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As last-minute attacks swirl and campaigns shift efforts to get voters to the polls, candidates filed their final campaign finance reports before the Tuesday primary elections. Continue Reading
Attorneys push to end separation of families that enter U.S. illegally
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A coalition of Texas-based attorneys filed an emergency request to order the United States to end the practice of family separation at the border. Continue Reading
Special interest groups bolster incumbents’ prospects
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New Mexico In Depth zeroed in on state House races to see how newcomers challenging incumbents stacked up in the hunt for cash from special interests. Continue Reading
Hispanic identity is shaping U.S. Senate race in Texas
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In the high-profile race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke, there are numerous ways in which their unique relationships with the Hispanic community have intersected. Continue Reading
Independents look to buck history, win legislative seats
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The group Unite New Mexico announced endorsements of two independent legislative candidates last week. Continue Reading
Border town grapples with poverty, job loss and no place to play
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Anthony has all the blessings and all the curses of a small town — with a borderland twist. Continue Reading
Pardons have plummeted in NM under Gov. Martinez
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Susana Martinez, a former district attorney, has granted just three pardons since taking office. Continue Reading