Ethics watchdog presses dark-money group that backed House Democrats
New Mexico’s State Ethics Commission is seeking more information from New Chapter New Mexico, a dark-money group that supported state House Democratic candidates.
Patrick Lohmann
Patrick Lohmann is a reporter for Source New Mexico.
Study says New Mexico failed to investigate most SNAP fraud tips
A new study found New Mexico underestimated and failed to investigate most federal food assistance fraud tips received over a five-year period.
NM Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal
The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the state Republican Party’s appeal after a judge ruled Amy Barela could not continue serving as chair.
Sanchez wins New Mexico Democratic public land commissioner primary
New Mexico voters selected the Democratic nominee for the statewide office that oversees public lands, oil and gas leases and renewable energy development.
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.
By the #s: Where New Mexico gas prices have risen the most since the Iran war began
Regular gas prices in New Mexico have risen nearly $1.50 per gallon since February, with Taos County seeing the largest increase and Harding County paying the most.
Republican Party of New Mexico appeals to state Supreme Court to overturn chairwoman’s ouster
New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling removing Chairwoman Amy Barela and restricting party endorsements during the primary.
NM judge rules Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Barela must leave post
A New Mexico judge ruled that Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela must step down from her leadership post amid an ongoing intra-party legal fight.
NM GOP rift over chairwoman spills into court with days before primary
Infighting inside the New Mexico Republican Party escalated this week as disputes over Chairwoman Amy Barela’s leadership moved into court just days before the June primary election.
