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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

State budget analysts warn that federal mineral leasing payments to New Mexico could be at risk if Congress does take action in the coming months. The payments are from royalties companies pay to the federal government when they extract oil, coal and other minerals from federal land in New Mexico. The state then gets a […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections

Stuffing the ballot box

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury held a town hall Monday to address the ongoing government shutdown and visited a Social Security office in Rio Rancho amid the fourth week of a federal funding lapse.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, Sandoval County

Rep. Stansbury holds town hall on government shutdown, visits federal workers 

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 21st, 2025
APS PAC money
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Out-of-state billionaire money floods APS board races

by Jesse Jones 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
Marchers in Downtown ABQ / Indivisible ABQ
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Thousands attend “No Kings” march Downtown

by Pat Davis October 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
On June 14, thousands in the Albuquerque community showed up for the No Kings Rally held at Mariposa Basin Park in Taylor Ranch. This is one of thousands planned throughout the country on Saturday. Pictured is Molly Cruz chanting during the even.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Thousands expected at Albuquerque ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
Two Albuquerque mayoral candidates excluded from KOAT’s televised debate are getting their turn to weigh in. With Election Day three weeks away, City Desk ABQ invited Mayling Armijo and Eddie Varela to answer the same questions voters heard on TV, covering issues like crime, homelessness and immigration.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Two mayoral candidates were left off the debate stage. Here’s what they had to say

by Jesse Jones 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
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Corrales mayor candidates to make their cases at forum

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will present its annual Fall Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd. NE, featuring free admission and activities for all ages.
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host annual Fall Festival Saturday at Campus Park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 15th, 2025October 15th, 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
A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace.
Posted inAlbuquerque

Albuquerque Sunport becomes latest airport to reject partisan shutdown video

by Jesse Jones October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

GOP mega-donor backs Dem. for mayor, and other surprises from new campaign reports for mayor

by Jesse Jones and Pat Davis October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025
KOAT logo
Posted inPolitics & Elections

How to watch the only televised mayoral debate in ABQ

by Jesse Jones October 14th, 2025October 14th, 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
An Albuquerque mother is suing her medical providers after suffering a third-degree burn during a cesarean section. Her legal team says the injury was completely avoidable, but the healthcare providers say it was just an accident and are denying all liability.
Posted inHealthcare

New mom burned by doc’s device during C-Section sues Lovelace Women’s Health

by Josh Lee, nm.news 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
Alex Uballez
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Letters to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off

by Guest Commentary October 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
Posted inPolitics & Elections

KOAT debate excludes two mayoral candidates, sparks controversy

by Jesse Jones October 8th, 2025October 14th, 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
A New Mexico family has reached a settlement with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, the UNM Medical Group and the State of New Mexico following a lawsuit that alleged a patient suffered injuries and died due to hospital negligence while receiving medical care.
Posted inCorporate Responsibility

Family receives $275,000 in UNM Hospital negligence case

by Josh Lee, nm.news October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025
Corrales Village Hall
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Corrales to host mayoral candidate forum Oct. 21

by Corrales Comment Staff October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting. The state funding includes $1.7 million specifically for New Mexico PBS, which faced an 18% budget cut totaling $1.7 million for fiscal year 2026 due to the congressional rescission vote, according to Franz Joachim, general manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS.
Posted inNM Legislature

New Mexico allocates $5.9 million to public broadcasting after federal funding cuts

by NM Political Report October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

Early voting begins Tuesday at Sandoval County Admin Building

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
Protestors with WildEarth Guardians and The Yes Men during a satirical protest at AIBF
Posted inEnergy Transition

Anti-Exxon protestors removed from Balloon Fiesta after daring visitors to drink fake ‘produced water’

by NM Political Report October 6th, 2025October 6th, 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 inPolitics & Elections

“A tunnel to Rio Rancho” or more bridges? Mayoral candidates pitch plans for Westside traffic woes

by Jesse Jones October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

City will pay to air Keller speech on TV, again

by Jesse Jones October 3rd, 2025October 4th, 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 inNew Mexico

Clovis occupational therapist receives maximum sentence for child sex crimes

by Josh Lee, nm.news October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
The Trump administration cut $195.2 million in federal energy funding from New Mexico, terminating 321 energy projects nationwide. This decision, announced by Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, affected 16 Democratic-led states and $8 billion in approved funding.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 2nd, 2025October 3rd, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Gov., legislators move quickly to OK $150 million for healthcare, SNAP and public broadcasting to backfill fed funding cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
Six Albuquerque mayoral hopefuls clashed over crime, homelessness and housing Tuesday, Sept. 30, at a business forum, laying out starkly different visions for a city struggling with safety concerns and stalled growth.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Albuquerque mayoral candidates debate crime, homelessness at NAIOP forum

by Jesse Jones 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 inCongress & Federal Gov, Congress & Federal Gov., Congress & Federal Gov., NM Political Report, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

New Mexico’s Congressional leaders on the shutdown: Speaker “doesn’t give a f*ck about working people” and more

by NM Political Report October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

Special session set to get underway

by Alex Ross September 30th, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Daniel Chavez ends mayoral bid following staffer accusation, plummeting polls

by City Desk ABQ September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025
Mosquitoes, while bothersome to humans, are an important part of the food chain for fish and other aquatic creatures in their larval stage.
Posted inEnvironment & Climate, Sandoval County

UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025
A mini pig named Apple was sworn in Saturday as Corrales' Pet Mayor for 2025 after winning a competitive fundraising election that raised $7,000 for the village's animal services organization. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Corrales has a new Pet Mayor after record-breaking election fundraiser

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 29th, 2025September 30th, 2025

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