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Alex Ross is a senior politics and legislative reporter for the New Mexico Political Report. He began his career in daily journalism in Montana and previously worked as a breaking news and politics reporter for the Roswell Daily Record and as the Roswell Bureau Chief for KOB.

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

2/3 of New Mexicans lack access to”trustworthy local news,” new study finds

by Alex Ross November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025

Two-thirds of New Mexicans say they lack access to trustworthy local news, what they do have is often hard to access, even in bigger cities where news institutions have been hollowed out over the years. Those are just some of the findings of a new study highlighting the troubling state of local news and promising […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Leger Fernández: GOPers who back extending tax credits need to step up 

by Alex Ross November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
Navajo Tech Univ graduation, 2023
Posted inEducation

$120 million in cuts to New Mexico colleges, universities targeted DEI, energy

by Alex Ross November 18th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

In Dem. primary for governor, former Las Cruces mayor talks pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda

by Alex Ross November 14th, 2025November 17th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

New Mexico House members to vote against bill to end shutdown, citing lack of healthcare fix 

by Alex Ross November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg

Legislators OK $162,500,000 for state SNAP aid in quick 4-hour session

by Alex Ross November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg

Counties nominate state rep., current and former county commisioners to fill vacant senate seat in Southeast NM

by Alex Ross November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025
With the federal government shutdown now in its third week, the more than 400,000 New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance will face delays in receiving their benefits.  
Posted inNM Legislature

Special session bill would add $192 million to fund fed SNAP gap

by Alex Ross November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg

State DOT will seek 25-35% hikes on vehicle registration, new EV car fee to fund road repairs

by Alex Ross November 7th, 2025November 7th, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico lawmakers call for commission to probe alleged Epstein crimes at Zorro Ranch 

by Alex Ross November 6th, 2025November 7th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Aztec state senator joins gubernatorial race, focuses on education, rural New Mexico

by Alex Ross November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg

Chaves County commissioners unanimously endorse Wilson for open State Senate seat 

by Alex Ross November 5th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Energy Transition, Public Lands

‘Morally wrong, disrespectful:’ NM congressional leaders slam moves to roll back Chaco Canyon buffer zone 

by Alex Ross November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Trump administration says it will comply with court order to fund SNAP, partially for now

by Alex Ross November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Judges order feds to fund SNAP after lawsuit by NM Atty. Gen. and others

by Alex Ross October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

State GOP legislators disapprove of Gov’s SNAP fix and unusual use of emergency powers to fund it

by Alex Ross October 30th, 2025October 30th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich, Lujan have beef with Trump over beef 

by Alex Ross October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025
Raul Torrez Courtesy Photo
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico AG sues Trump administration over SNAP benefits freeze 

by Alex Ross October 28th, 2025October 28th, 2025
Shoppers fill baskets at the Storehouse Food Bank in Downtown ABQ
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says 

by Alex Ross October 27th, 2025October 27th, 2025
shutdown
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown 

by Alex Ross October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025
Jose Orozco
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

by Alex Ross October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025
The roundhouse floor in Santa Fe. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

by Alex Ross October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
The roundhouse floor in Santa Fe. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

by Alex Ross October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
Thursday, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver confirmed the speculation about her ambition by declaring herself a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

The secret is out: Toulouse Oliver launches bid for lieutenant governor 

by Alex Ross October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
SNAP Receipt
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

State warns food banks to prep for 400,000 in need; Feds warn SNAP will “not be issued to New Mexico families” next week

by Alex Ross October 22nd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

“An enormous hit:” Billions in fed. mineral payments owed to New Mexico could stop by year end

by Alex Ross October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination.  
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out

by Alex Ross October 20th, 2025October 20th, 2025
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments

by Alex Ross October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers

by Alex Ross October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico boosts school security with $35 million investment

by Alex Ross October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Bregman campaign fundraising picks up, Haaland campaign still holds edge

by Alex Ross October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia Richard halts lieutenant governor bid due to husband’s health

by Alex Ross October 16th, 2025October 17th, 2025
New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas officially announced his reelection bid on Tuesday, vowing to continue what he described as a “fight for accountability, transparency, and innovation in New Mexico’s public entities and officials.”
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Maestas vows continued fight for accountability in State Auditor reelection bid

by Alex Ross October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025
Martin Heinrich and Gabe Vasquez
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich touts proposal to protect govt workers during shutdown, Vasquez backs one-year extension of health insurance tax credits

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Herrell backs Cunningham for GOP nomination in key congressional race

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
State Sen. Nicholas Paul (R-Alamogordo) has resigned from the Legislature, less than a year after the businessman was elected to the New Mexico Senate. 
Posted inNM Legislature

Freshman state senator steps down citing health concerns

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
Pictorial view of the HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy

Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
A bill that temporarily allows New Mexico to formulate its own immunization policy was signed Wednesday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. 
Posted inNM Legislature

NM’s vaccine shake-up: Governor acts to set independent immunization standards amid CDC turmoil

by Alex Ross October 10th, 2025October 10th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Leading NM House Republican calls on U.S. Senators to support government funding bill

by Alex Ross October 9th, 2025
NM Legislature committee
Posted inHealthcare

As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care

by Alex Ross October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Posted inNM Legislature

Gov signs 3 of 4 special session bills to soften impacts of federal cuts 

by Alex Ross October 3rd, 2025October 4th, 2025
Posted inUncategorized

Congressional candidate’s purchase of Arizona home raises questions about New Mexico residency

by Pat Davis and Alex Ross October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025
Gregory Cunningham is mulling a run for the Republican nomination to take on Vasquez in 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Greg Cunningham enters race for Congress in CD2, covering southern NM and ABQ’s Westside

by Alex Ross October 3rd, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Legislative update: Senate, House adjourn after tackling fixes to plug budget holes caused by federal cuts

by Alex Ross October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Government shutdown signals heartburn ahead for New Mexicans

by Alex Ross October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Legislature, State News

House Republicans slam Democrats ahead of special session 

by Alex Ross October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

Special session set to get underway

by Alex Ross September 30th, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Impending government shutdown could be economically catastrophic

by Alex Ross September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

All three Democratic hopefuls for governor support medical compacts

by Alex Ross September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025
Raul Torrez
Posted inNew Mexico

New Mexico AG’s office under fire for immigrant detention oversight

by Alex Ross September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

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