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The challenge of securing the southern U.S. border is changing dramatically as fewer Mexicans cross illegally, but more Central Americans arrive seeking refuge from the terror and chaos of their home countries. Continue Reading
You can watch Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Republican Nora Espinoza in action here. Continue Reading
Provisional ballots, meant to ensure every voter gets access to the ballot, are often tossed out. Continue Reading
An errant email from a PAC supporting Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania highlights Republican anxiety: “Trump has taken a real hit this week.” Continue Reading
The GOP presidential nominee may also be dragging down Republican legislative candidates locked in a heated battle for control of the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Though Bernalillo County’s turnout is impressive, the number of voters thus far in Doña Ana County is even higher. Continue Reading
When the presidential candidates vowed on Sunday to eliminate the “carried-interest” loophole, they left out some important context. Continue Reading
Excluding people from legislative hearings harms the public’s trust and voter turnout, said Heather Ferguson, the legislative director for the good-government group Common Cause New Mexico. Continue Reading
A new report finds that the Mexican government failed to stop a door-to-door campaign of killing that went on for weeks along the United States border. Continue Reading
“A candidate for secretary of state should never say anything about other races, candidates or ballot questions,” Espinoza said Wednesday. “That politicizes the office.” Continue Reading
The reason Pearce supports Trump? Citing the 2012 attack on two U.S. government buildings in Benghazi, Libya, Pearce said he can’t even consider backing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Continue Reading
The 5 percent cut approved by the Legislature last week is another $10 million for NMSU. Continue Reading
The chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico is standing by GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump even as others, including Gov. Susana Martinez, say they won’t support him. Continue Reading
In a sharp rebuke, Gov. Susana Martinez said Saturday that her party’s presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has displayed “a pattern of disturbing conduct and offensive rhetoric” and she “will not support” him. Continue Reading
Two Republican legislative candidates in New Mexico are denouncing comments GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump made about women in a 2005 video that was released Friday. They’re also saying they don’t support Trump in the presidential race. Continue Reading