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David Mooney, winner of New Mexico House District 38, wears a wide-brimmed hat and green shirt while standing beside a river under a blue sky.
Elections

David Mooney unseats Rebecca Dow in New Mexico House District 38

Democrat David Mooney defeats Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow by 529 votes in New Mexico House District 38. See county results and candidate priorities.

Damien Willis
New Mexico state Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena smiles while leaning on a rustic wooden railing, wearing a light blue striped shirt against a weathered wood backdrop.
Elections

Micaela Lara Cadena wins fifth term in New Mexico House District 33

Micaela Lara Cadena wins reelection to New Mexico House District 33, defeating former Sheriff Enrique “Kiki” Vigil by 2,770 votes.

Damien Willis
Rows of green chile crops grow in a Mesilla Valley field, with a line of trees and the Organ Mountains rising in the distance.
Elections

Doña Ana voters approve soil and water conservation mill levy with 86% support

Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District voters approve a 0.25-mill levy with 85.8% support, creating recurring funding for local conservation.

Damien Willis
New Mexico state Rep. Nathan Small wears a white cowboy hat, glasses and a light turquoise shirt while standing outdoors near a body of water.
Elections

Nathan Small wins sixth term in New Mexico House District 36

Nathan Small wins reelection in New Mexico House District 36, defeating Julia Ruiz by 2,252 votes. Read his election-night response and priorities.

Damien Willis
Aerial view of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in downtown Las Cruces, showing its red brick exterior, surrounding neighborhoods and the Organ Mountains.
Elections

Las Cruces voters approve $26 million Branigan Library bond with 69% support

Las Cruces voters approve a $26 million bond for Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, with 68.9% voting yes. See results and renovation plans.

Damien Willis
Official legislative portrait of state Rep. Sarah Silva, smiling with dark curly hair and wearing a dark blazer against a gray background.
Elections

Sarah Silva wins second House District 53 term by wider margin than in 2024

Sarah Silva wins reelection in New Mexico House District 53, defeating Ben Luna Jr. by 1,772 votes after a narrow 158-vote victory in 2024.

Damien Willis
Lori A. Martinez smiles in a blue-gray jacket and white top, with desert vegetation and mountains in the background.
Elections

Lori Martinez wins New Mexico House District 37 race over Isabella Solis

Lori Martinez defeats Isabella Solis in New Mexico House District 37, winning the open Las Cruces legislative seat in the 2026 election.

Damien Willis
Willie D. Madrid wears a gray blazer over a red shirt while standing outdoors with mountains and desert vegetation in the background.
Elections

Willie Madrid wins Doña Ana County Commission District 3 race

Willie Madrid wins the 2026 Doña Ana County Commission District 3 election over Susie Kimble and Julia Brown, according to unofficial results.

Damien Willis
Daisy Maldonado wears a pale lavender hijab and holds yellow flowers while standing outdoors in a field of wildflowers.
Elections

Daisy Maldonado wins Doña Ana County Commission District 1 race

Daisy Maldonado wins the 2026 Doña Ana County Commission District 1 election, defeating Samantha Barncastle Salopek in unofficial returns.

Damien Willis
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