Governor appoints Gene Grant to lead New Mexico Office of African American Affairs
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed journalist and former PBS host Gene Grant as executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.
Government
11 posts
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Mesilla Board of Trustees on Oct. 21
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates, giving voters a chance to hear from all four contenders ahead of the November election.
Governor’s race pulls in big bucks for Democratic frontrunners
The Democratic frontrunners for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race have raised millions in recent months, with Deb Haaland reporting over $4 million and Sam Bregman $2.4 million, though filings remain incomplete.
By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record
New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.
City of Las Cruces launches Downtown Master Plan update
Las Cruces begins updating its Downtown Master Plan, inviting public feedback Oct. 20–24 through meetings at Amador Live.
Ruiz to host community sessions on upcoming LCPS bond, mill levy election
Ruiz to host community sessions on upcoming LCPS bond, mill levy election
Vasquez backs bill to extend federal health insurance tax credits
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bipartisan measure to extend federal health insurance tax credits set to expire this year, aiming to keep premiums stable for thousands of residents in southern New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham signs NM vaccine bill passed in special session
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs SB 3, allowing New Mexico to adopt vaccine guidance from professional bodies beyond federal recommendations.
Vasquez leads push to ensure troops are paid during federal shutdown
Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Derek Tran led a letter urging Congress to guarantee pay for service members during the federal government shutdown.
