Bombshell court ruling blows open Mexican presidential race
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With less than three months until Election Day, there are now five, and maybe six, presidential candidates on the ballot. Continue Reading
Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and New Mexico’s political year of the woman
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Dolores Huerta took to the stage Saturday at Albuquerque’s annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration. Continue Reading
Pearce, Lujan Grisham lead the way in fundraising battle
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Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, reported raising $1.4 million over the last six months, while Pearce, a Republican, raised $1.6 million. Continue Reading
Biggest donors get around contribution limits
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An analysis of campaign finance reports shows some gubernatorial candidates getting lots of money from family members and corporations they own. Continue Reading
Presidential frontrunner offers Mexico a new deal in Ciudad Juárez
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s supporters came to the rally from across Chihuahua State, and also from the United States — including Santa Fe, Albuquerque and El Paso. Continue Reading
Beto O’Rourke says he raised staggering $6.7M in first quarter of 2018
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U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, says he raked in over $6.7 million for his U.S. Senate bid in the first quarter of 2018. Continue Reading
Straight-party voting doesn’t empower people; it protects dominant parties
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While casting a ballot should be easy, the system should encourage thoughtful decision-making. Continue Reading
What the 2018 midterms could mean for Native voting
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Candidates and organizers think now is the time for Indigenous lawmakers. Continue Reading
The hard hat and The Beast: Mick Rich crisscrosses the state looking for votes
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Following Rich through rural New Mexico, it became clear he was attempting to channel Pete Domenici’s political values and Bruce King’s reputation for being a people person. Continue Reading
Democrats pick favorite candidates at state convention
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Six state and federal candidates emerged from contested races as party favorites for the Democratic primary election in June. Continue Reading
Liberating New Mexico
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Armed with major-party status this year, Libertarians hope voters in New Mexico want an alternative to the Democratic and Republican parties. Continue Reading
NM’s next governor must lead on climate
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Climate change threatens all life in New Mexico as we know it. Continue Reading
Peña’s disqualification from congressional contest wasn’t racism
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The law prohibits handwritten modifications to petitions for a reason. These are mistakes you can’t make if you want to have your candidacy for Congress appear on the ballot. Continue Reading
At first major party convention, NM Libertarian Party picks candidates
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One of the more recognizable candidates was State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn, a long time Republican who recently registered as a Libertarian. Continue Reading
It’s time for the City of Hobbs to move on
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The Hobbs City Commission must broaden the minimum qualifications for the next city manager and reject any more contracts and “special” favors for John J. “J.J.” Murphy. Continue Reading