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.
Fugitive who used dead manâs identity for decades in Weed pleads guilty
Stephen Craig Campbell admitted using another manâs identity while hiding in rural Otero County from a Wyoming warrant dating to 1983.
Doña Ana County launches online ballot image, election record portal
Doña Ana County has launched Ballot Verifier, an online portal where residents can view ballot images and Cast Vote Records from the 2025 local election.
âPass the Sopapillasâ brings southern New Mexico solutions to the table in Las Cruces
At the first Las Cruces taping of âPass the Sopapillas,â New Mexico leaders discussed jobs, family economic security and locally rooted solutions.
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.
One treated for smoke inhalation after mobile home fire in Anthony
One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon in Anthony. The cause remains under investigation.
Republican Party of New Mexico appeals to state Supreme Court to overturn chairwomanâs 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.
NMSU lab helps sweeten the deal for major ice cream producers
NMSUâs food science dairy lab is helping major ice cream companies improve quality, reduce waste and explore innovations including slower-melting ice cream.
NMSU researchers: Daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems
A new study involving NMSU researchers examines how shifting clocks twice a year may affect sleep, mood and cognitive function.
Smoking rates fall in New Mexico, but vaping continues to rise among adults
New Mexico's adult smoking rate has dropped to 11.7%, but health officials say vaping continues to rise as the state marks World No Tobacco Day.
NMSU professor, nationally known, award-winning poet to retire
Award-winning poet and NMSU professor Connie Voisine will retire after 25 years of teaching, leaving behind a nationally recognized literary legacy and generations of published writers.
âPass the Sopapillasâ podcast to record live episode Sunday in Las Cruces
The new âPass the Sopapillasâ podcast will record a live episode Sunday at NMSU in Las Cruces, inviting the public to discuss jobs and family economic security.
Doña Ana County voters face final early voting, absentee ballot deadlines
Doña Ana County voters have until Saturday to vote early and until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return absentee ballots for New Mexicoâs June 2 primary election.
NMSU researchersâ new formula for mosquito food helps stop spread of disease
A team at New Mexico State University has developed a synthetic mosquito-feeding formula designed to support large-scale efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.
Organ Mountain News launches southern New Mexico listening initiative
Organ Mountain News has launched a new community listening survey focused on the issues, challenges and experiences shaping life across southern New Mexico.
City of Las Cruces earns 18 Telly Awards for video and tourism content
The City of Las Cruces and Visit Las Cruces received 18 honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards competition recognizing excellence in video and television content.
NMSU celebrates inaugural LEAD cohort at spring graduation ceremony
New Mexico State University honored the inaugural graduating cohort of its LEAD program, which helps graduate students build leadership, communication and professional skills through workshops and community engagement.
Nearly 8 in 10 participating Doña Ana County independents choose Democratic ballots
Nearly 8 in 10 participating independent voters in Doña Ana County selected Democratic ballots in New Mexicoâs new semi-open primary as turnout surpassed 10,000 votes.
