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.
Patrick Lohmann
Patrick Lohmann is a reporter for Source New Mexico.
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.
New ‘dark money’ group backs array of New Mexico House Democratic candidates
A newly formed political group is spending money to support several New Mexico House Democratic candidates while disclosing little information about its leadership or funding sources.
U.S. Senate confirms former NM GOP congressman Pearce to lead federal land management agency
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management in a narrow party-line vote Monday.
U.S. Senate advances former NM GOP official Steve Pearce to lead federal land management agency
The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management, placing him one procedural step away from confirmation.
