Views 0 The oil and gas industry has increased non-election year contributions to New Mexico’s politicians as the state Legislature debated new regulation in the 2024 session. The industry boosted its contributions to Democrats, the current dominant party in the state, while trimming back donations to Republicans, who still hold
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Views 0 LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The fight for New Mexico’s second congressional district. It’s a huge portion that represents much of the southern and western areas, including parts of Albuquerque.
Views 0 WASHINGTON (AP) — A politically treacherous dynamic is taking hold as negotiators in Congress work to strike a bipartisan deal on the border and immigration, with vocal opposition from the hard right and former President Donald Trump threatening to topple the carefully negotiated compromise.
Views 0 The daughter of New Mexico’s last Republican senator is making a run for her father’s old seat — raising GOP hopes that they can expand their Senate map. Nella Domenici, a former chief financial officer of Bridgewater Associates, will launch a campaign Wednesday against Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich.
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Just over two years after running for Albuquerque mayor, former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales is going back on the campaign trail. Gonzales announced Wednesday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Long a Democrat, the former sheriff will run as a Republican.
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court issued an order Monday upholding a district court decision on the state’s Congressional District map. In the order issued by the high court Monday, justices affirmed substantial evidence supported the decision. The order specifies the judge didn’t make any legal
Views 0 Eric Enriquez won the 2023 Las Cruces Mayoral Election according to unofficial results from the New Mexico Secretary of State. Enriquez won in the sixth round of ranked-choice voting with a total of 7,044 votes in a tight race with current City Councilor Kasandra Gandara. Enriquez spoke with KRWG
Views 0 In this week’s Fronteras: A Changing America, KRWG sits down with former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke to talk about topics covered in his book, “We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible.”
Views 0 Are you ready for the New Mexico’s local elections? KOAT Action 7 News has a comprehensive guide on every race, need-to-know questions and more so that you’re prepared for Election Day.
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