Herrell won’t challenge 2nd Congressional District election results
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The Republican announced the news Monday, the deadline to challenge the results. Continue Reading
Border crisis erupts over holiday with child’s death in NM, release of migrants in El Paso
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An eight-year-old boy’s death on Christmas day added to the trauma of an already tumultuous holiday period during which hundreds of migrants were released without much warning in El Paso, sparking a region-wide call for help. Continue Reading
Revised Clean Water Rule leaves out most of NM’s waterways
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The rule could leave most of New Mexico’s streams and wetlands without clean water protections. Continue Reading
New federal rules could open more homes to foster kids
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Some foster care advocates hope new federal guidelines will make it easier for many foster care parents to get licensed, giving a boost to recruiting efforts, particularly among extended family members. Continue Reading
Without Obamacare penalty, think it’ll be nice to drop your plan? Better think twice.
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A provision in last year’s Republican tax bill repeals the Obamacare tax penalty by zeroing out the fines. Continue Reading
Congress’ inaction could endanger NM’s parks and monuments
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Congress needs to revive the bipartisan spirit that has characterized the Land and Water Conservation Fund since its inception and come together to reauthorize and fully fund this great provider of public lands access and enjoyment. Continue Reading
Ill nuclear workers’ benefits petitions have to be reviewed within 6 months. Some have languished about a decade.
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A petition filed by a Los Alamos worker has been in limbo for 10 years. At the Savannah River Site, a petition has lingered for 11 years. At Sandia National Laboratories, workers have been waiting seven years for a final decision. Continue Reading
Dems taking key leadership jobs have pocketed millions from pharma
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Top House Republican also received more than $1 million from drugmakers since 2007. Continue Reading
Next year’s surprises could be all-encompassing
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The 2018 midterm elections brought about the opening for those who want accountability from this administration. Continue Reading
Luján elected to U.S. House leadership post
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján was unanimously elected the assistant Democratic leader for the next Congress. Continue Reading
O’Rourke lost. Why not Arizona’s Sinema for president in 2020?
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Beto O’Rourke built a superstar image — but lost. Democrats Kyrsten Sinema and Xochitl Torres Small, on the other hand, ran as moderates – and won. Their victories provide a lesson for Democrats. Continue Reading
In NM, drilling overwhelms agency protecting America’s lands
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The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to produce oil and gas on federal acreage. In southeastern New Mexico, it can’t even keep up with what’s already happening. Continue Reading
NM’s Rep. Luján seeks U.S. House leadership position
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Fresh off re-election, Ben Ray Luján is seeking a leadership position in Washington. 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
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