Lawmaker pushes automatic voter registration
|
The measure would require approval from voters. If it passes the Legislature, it would go to the ballot. Continue Reading
People want to vote but have a hard time doing it
|
As I engage with people who are not voting in local elections, the most common response is frustration over trying to navigate the system. Continue Reading
Turnout topped 10 percent in Las Cruces election
|
Las Crucens continued on Tuesday a recent state and national trend of showing up to vote in larger numbers. Continue Reading
Las Crucens vote in city council, judicial races
|
A steady stream of people showed up to vote at Desert Hills Elementary on Las Cruces’ east side on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Beyond Tuesday’s election, how do we increase civic participation?
|
There’s a lot of work to do if we want to build a stronger culture of voting and civic participation in Doña Ana County and beyond. Continue Reading
Progressives aim for another big win in Las Cruces as Election Day nears
|
Progressives have dominated city elections for a decade and sound confident again this year. Continue Reading
Want more people to vote? Ease ballot access for minor parties
|
People are tired of the two old parties and want more meaningful options. Continue Reading
End systemic disenfranchisement of independent voters
|
Our election system is designed to only encourage certain types of voters while creating burdens for those viewed as less desirable. Continue Reading
Keller will try to ride Tuesday’s high voter turnout to November victory
|
Round two of the mayoral election is likely to get noticeably partisan now that it’s down to one Democrat and one Republican. Continue Reading
An invitation to restore democracy in Doña Ana County
|
Democracy only works when everyone participates. Continue Reading
It is time for New Mexico elections to change
|
In this year’s legislative session, important measures to remedy our broken elections were ignored and dismissed. Continue Reading
NM elections characterized by high voter turnout
|
Historically high voter turnout characterized New Mexico elections on Tuesday even as they went in opposite directions ideologically. Continue Reading
Governor pocket vetoes proposal to consolidate local elections
|
The pocket veto was a defense of local laws requiring photo identification to vote, a Martinez spokesman said. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
|
There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Senate OKs bill to consolidate most local elections, let cities opt out
|
The House concurred with Senate amendments later Friday, so the bill now goes to Gov. Susana Martinez for consideration. Continue Reading