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On the latest episode of the “Around the Roundhouse,” the vice chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico Cam Crawford ...
11/21/2025

On the latest episode of the “Around the Roundhouse,” the vice chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico Cam Crawford speaks about what drove him to public service and how it informs his politics.

The vice chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, Crawford speaks about what drove him to public service and how it informs his politics.

A laundry list of goals and performance metrics were presented during a rapid-fire City Council study session on the fis...
11/21/2025

A laundry list of goals and performance metrics were presented during a rapid-fire City Council study session on the fiscal year 2026 budget.

A laundry list of goals and performance metrics were presented during a rapid-fire City Council study session on the fiscal year 2026 budget.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman said Thursday he will push for legislative reforms, including term limits...
11/21/2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman said Thursday he will push for legislative reforms, including term limits for lawmakers, 90-day sessions and a paid Legislature, if he is elected New Mexico’s next governor in 2026.

In addition to term limits for lawmakers, Bregman said he'll push for 90-day sessions and a paid Legislature if he is elected governor.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman said Thursday he will push for legislative reforms, including term limits...
11/21/2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman said Thursday he will push for legislative reforms, including term limits for lawmakers, 90-day sessions and a paid Legislature, if he is elected New Mexico's next governor in 2026.

In addition to term limits for lawmakers, Bregman said he'll push for 90-day sessions and a paid Legislature if he is elected governor.

Strutting around students in a sequin-laced white pantsuit, an envoy carrying the message of famed rapper Jay-Z visited ...
11/21/2025

Strutting around students in a sequin-laced white pantsuit, an envoy carrying the message of famed rapper Jay-Z visited a working class New Mexico town to deliver instruction in what locals said is much-needed topic: financial literacy.

Aireial “Blonka” Mack, whose group has a partnership with the famed rapper, stressed credit basics and responsibility.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday railed against what he called an "epidemic" o...
11/21/2025

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday railed against what he called an "epidemic" of chronic disease.

In his discussion with Western Governors' Association, Kennedy called chronic diseases "the most existential threat to our country."

RINGSIDE SEAT: Luján, son of a famous New Mexico politician, has had an easier road than most who aren't named Bush or K...
11/21/2025

RINGSIDE SEAT: Luján, son of a famous New Mexico politician, has had an easier road than most who aren't named Bush or Kennedy. As another year slips away, Republicans seem intent on keeping it that way.

Sen. Luján has more than $3 million in his reelection account. The GOP has not fielded a candidate to oppose him next year.

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Thursday joined a team of Senate Democrats in introducing a bill that would overturn cuts to ...
11/20/2025

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Thursday joined a team of Senate Democrats in introducing a bill that would overturn cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program included in the federal budget reconciliation law.

"My Republican colleagues have chosen to let their constituents go hungry. My legislation will stop that," Luján said Thursday.

OUR VIEW: In a nation where too many leaders think journalism doesn’t matter — or worse, is a negative influence on soci...
11/20/2025

OUR VIEW: In a nation where too many leaders think journalism doesn’t matter — or worse, is a negative influence on society — it’s clear that dogged reporting can make a positive difference.

In a nation where too many leaders think journalism doesn’t matter — or worse, is a negative influence on society — it’s clear that dogged reporting can make a positive

Every fall semester since 2021, college enrollment in New Mexico has increased — and this year was no different.
11/20/2025

Every fall semester since 2021, college enrollment in New Mexico has increased — and this year was no different.

Preliminary state-wide data shows 4,016 new students are pursuing a degree this fall, up 3.6% from the fall 2024 semester.

Española Humane’s animal shelter will be closed to the public for the next month, and some of its dogs will be boarded e...
11/20/2025

Española Humane’s animal shelter will be closed to the public for the next month, and some of its dogs will be boarded elsewhere, as the organization addresses the need for a new roof and mold remediation.

The shelter is slated to reopen Dec. 9, though intake of new animals will remain suspended through Dec. 15 except for urgent public safety cases.

Legislative financial analysts this week urged New Mexico officials to address the state’s high error rate in administer...
11/20/2025

Legislative financial analysts this week urged New Mexico officials to address the state’s high error rate in administering food assistance payments to avoid steep federal funding cuts.

New Mexico had the fifth-highest payment error rate in the country last year for the food aid program, at nearly 15%, according to federal data.

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