Republican drops out of Congressional District 2 primary
Jose Orozco’s exit leaves Greg Cunningham as the lone contender in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District primary.
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Judge disqualifies Republican NM Rep. Rebecca Dow from June primary ballot
A judge removed Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow from the June primary ballot after ruling her nominating paperwork did not meet state requirements.
NM Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to toss challenge to Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a challenge to Duke Rodriguez’s gubernatorial candidacy, clearing the way for his campaign to continue.
What New Mexico voters need to know before the primary election
A breakdown of how party affiliation affects voting in New Mexico’s primary election, including deadlines and ballot options.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
Heinrich backs bill to cut federal taxes for New Mexico workers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is backing a bill that would cut federal income taxes for many New Mexico workers, including eliminating taxes for some lower-income earners.
Heinrich among 2 Democrats to back advancing Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Martin Heinrich was one of only two Democrats to vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary, citing their working relationship.
Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices up 35% amid U.S. conflict with Iran
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices have risen 35% to an average of $3.67 per gallon and blames the increase on the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks answers after reported U.S. strike on Iranian girls’ school killed 175
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez joined colleagues in demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports said a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ school killed 175 civilians.
