Churches in southern NM offer shelter to migrant families
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The seven churches have sheltered more than 1,500 men, women and children since June. Continue Reading
Answering the call
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A Q&A with the organizer of the effort that unites faith-based organizations to aid migrants in southern New Mexico. Continue Reading
Governor names public education secretary, plus five assistants
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Karen Trujillo painted an optimistic picture of transforming the state’s public education system. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County ensured every vote was counted
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I believe we all should agree that having correct results that account for every single ballot cast is much more important than being able to declare a winner on election night. Continue Reading
Here’s what went right with the election in Doña Ana County, and what didn’t
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The mistakes I encountered slowed vote counting and the public’s understanding of what was happening. I’ve seen no evidence of improprieties that should cast doubt on the election results. Continue Reading
Herrell sues to impound Doña Ana County absentee ballots
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The Republican also wants an investigation into what her lawsuit calls ‘reports of chain-of-custody issues and other improprieties,’ though she provided no evidence of problems. Continue Reading
A journalist’s view of the groundswell that lifted Torres Small to victory
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Many were shocked when I published an article early Wednesday declaring that the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House wasn’t over. They shouldn’t have been shocked. Continue Reading
Torres Small comes from behind to win 2nd Congressional District race
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A day after several news outlets prematurely declared that Democrat Xochitl Torres Small had lost the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House, she came from behind to win. Continue Reading
Recent clerk’s office turmoil didn’t cause delayed election results in Doña Ana County, officials say
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The new county clerk and her staff should be commended for ‘diligence and professionalism,’ the Secretary of State’s Office says. Continue Reading
All eyes on Doña Ana, Cibola counties as congressional race remains up in the air
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Republican Yvette Herrell holds a narrow lead with thousands of ballots yet to be counted in two counties that favor Democrat Xochitl Torres Small. Continue Reading
Long lines characterize voting during final hours of Election Day in Las Cruces
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Anyone in line when the polls close at 7 p.m. is allowed to vote. Continue Reading
Volunteers, high Dem enthusiasm help drive Doña Ana County’s early vote surge
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Early voting in one key southern New Mexico county is not only outpacing past years, it is so far beating out all other counties in the state. Continue Reading
What’s driving that sky-high early voting in Doña Ana County?
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During the first couple of days of early voting in New Mexico, more people turned out to vote in Doña Ana County than Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties combined. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s first gentleman takes job with Doña Ana County
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Chuck Franco started work Monday as the chief deputy county assessor. Continue Reading
The trust Krahling earned makes his betrayal more devastating
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While Scott Krahling was being publicly praised for empowering voters, behind the scenes he was creating a disempowering work environment for the employees he supervised. Continue Reading