Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth won’t seek reelection in 2028
New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, a Santa Fe Democrat, says he will not seek another leadership term next year or run for reelection in 2028.
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Judge rejects lawsuit challenging New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s universal childcare program
A judge rejected a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, though plaintiffs say they plan to appeal.
Miyagishima sues New Mexico secretary of state over ballot access rules
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is challenging New Mexico’s ballot access rules as he seeks to run for governor as an independent.
In decisive victory, Haaland pitches ‘a better New Mexico’ as Dem nominee for governor
Deb Haaland won the Democratic primary for New Mexico governor and will face Republican Gregg Hull in November’s general election.
New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes
With the June 2 primary approaching, New Mexico campaigns trade complaints, endorsements and outside spending while nearly 140,000 voters cast ballots early.
NM Oil and Gas Association president tells conference crowd to oppose Deb Haaland’s bid for governor
The head of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry association urged business leaders to oppose Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, warning conference attendees about the political and economic stakes of the 2026 race.
Bernalillo County DA Bregman says he’s running for NM governor because he’s ‘tired of mediocrity’
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman says he entered New Mexico’s governor race to confront what he called a culture of “mediocrity” in state government and public safety.
NM GOP governor candidate Gregg Hull touts experience leading, growing Rio Rancho
Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull says his experience leading one of New Mexico’s fastest-growing cities makes him the best choice in the Republican race for governor.
Legislative report finds 32,000 young New Mexicans not working, attending school
A new Legislative Finance Committee report finds about 32,000 young New Mexicans ages 16 to 24 are not working or in school, raising economic concerns statewide.
