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If Trump decides not to dispose of his business, it will be up to Congress to decide whether to do anything about his apparent violation of the Constitution. Continue Reading
New Mexico State University won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus, Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said Friday. Continue Reading
Let’s focus on reality. The back-and-forth folderol is no longer funny. Continue Reading
Steven Mnuchin has a long history of coming out ahead, even in questionable deals. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Clerk-elect Scott Krahling says current County Clerk Lynn Ellins will stay on board in the office after Jan. 1 as chief deputy clerk, the job Krahling currently holds. Continue Reading
Outgoing Secretary of State Brad Winter said he hopes he “made a positive difference during my short time.” Continue Reading
Instead of worrying about the next election, Democrats have an opportunity to be bold and visionary, to think long-term about how to make New Mexico a place where all people can thrive. Continue Reading
At Electionland, we had more than 1,000 people watching the vote on Election Day. If millions of people voted illegally, we would have seen some sign of it. Continue Reading
Has Trump emboldened extremists? Some disquieting early returns. Continue Reading
In recent weeks, the pedestrian walkway outside the UNM bookstore has been reinvented as a free speech plaza of sorts, witnessing multiple demonstrations on issues ranging from the November election to Standing Rock. Continue Reading
“I feel like this vote let me contribute for the first time ever,” Eddie Blackburn or Truth or Consequences said after casting his ballot on Nov. 8. Continue Reading
Peter Wirth replaces Michael Sanchez, who lost his re-election battle earlier this month. Democrats are also preparing to retake control of the House. Continue Reading
Are we just going to give this a whirl and see where it ends while the world watches? Continue Reading
We have to work harder than ever toward a common cause. Continue Reading
We’ve been here before. We must remain open to hearing each other and vigilant about protecting those who need help. Continue Reading