Politics

Former BCSO sheriff launches bid for US Senate seat

144 Views   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.

Questionable comment made by NM lawmaker

192 Views   Rep. Susan Herrera makes eye-opening comment directed at people with intellectual disabilities during meeting SANTA FE, N.M. — A remark by a New Mexico state representative is getting a lot of attention and has some New Mexicans asking her to step down.

National leaders, gun safety advocates discuss gun legislation

181 Views   “Our youth, we can tell you from first-hand experience they are frightened, confused and deeply stressed,” Miranda Viscoli with New Mexicans to prevent gun violence said WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich held a news conference to discuss his newly introduced legislation to help tackle gun violence nationwide on

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds decision on redistricting case

193 Views   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

Bills addressing migrants, border issues dividing parties

221 Views   Representative Gabe Vasquez has been working on a package of bills to tackle border issues, but its effectiveness is being questioned by republicans. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Representative Gabe Vasquez brings together migrant workers who specialize in health care, oil and gas, education and more.

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