Vasquez backs bill to cap prescription drug costs for privately insured Americans
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bill that would cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.
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New Mexicans in Congress condemn Trump’s Iran actions without Congressional approval
New Mexicans in Congress sharply criticized President Trump’s strikes on Iran for lacking congressional authorization, calling the actions unconstitutional and raising concerns about U.S. military oversight.
Ken Miyagishima calls for oversight of federal law enforcement in social media statement
Former Las Cruces mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima called for greater oversight and accountability of federal law enforcement agencies in a social media post, citing concerns about public trust and use of force.
New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump
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 NM candidate for governor Duke Rodriguez insists he meets residency requirement for race
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.
Lone candidate for New Mexico governor attends climate-focused town hall
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.
In Dem. primary for governor, former Las Cruces mayor talks pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda
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.
Trump nominates former NM GOP Congressman Steve Pearce to lead BLM
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.
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.
