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New Mexico Democrats in Congress criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela while the Republican Party of New Mexico praised President Trump’s role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez says he meets New Mexico’s residency requirement for the 2026 governor’s race despite questions about his voter history and out-of-state ties, according to his campaign.
Only one 2026-gubernatorial candidate — Ken Miyagishima — showed up in person at a climate-focused town hall Thursday, while other Democrats sent surrogates and no Republicans appeared. The absence comes despite an online flyer listing 10 candidates.
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is pitching a pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, a stance that is drawing criticism from within his own party.
President Donald Trump has nominated former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, triggering criticism from conservation groups and energy industry support alike.
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.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
At a Las Cruces roundtable with patients and health leaders, Rep. Gabe Vasquez said the expiration of ACA premium tax credits could raise health costs by $578 a month for 51,000 New Mexicans.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez and other border-state Democrats are pressing DHS for accountability in how it will use $150 billion in new funding, calling for technology, training and safeguards against waste and abuse.
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