Politics

RPNM Responds To Temporary Injunction

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RPNM News:

Wednesday a Valencia County judge entered a temporary injunction against the Republican Party of New Mexico, its chairwoman and treasurer, and the state’s RNC committeeman.

The order prohibits, on pain of criminal contempt, all three of the aforementioned individuals from “publicly supporting” any Republican candidate in a contested primary. It also appears to direct Chairwoman Amy Barela to turn over the occupancy of the chair to the First Vice Chair, although the order’s duration is unclear, it does not direct the Party to hold new elections, and it does not declare the position Read More

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four New Mexico Incumbents For Reelection To Congress

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The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, and Teresa Leger Fernández. Courtesy/AFGE

AFGE News:

KILLEEN, Texas –– The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, and Teresa Leger Fernández for reelection to Congress representing New Mexico in the 2026 elections.

The statewide primary is June 2, and the general election is Nov. 3.

Luján was elected to the U.S. Read More

Dannemann: Get Substantive Information From Candidate Websites

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann

In this gubernatorial primary, Sam Bregman’s campaign has done something noteworthy. It is worth looking at.

Posted on his website, bregmanfornm.com, is an in-depth document of his policy priorities including a large number of specific action items. It is by far the most detailed such document I have seen on a campaign website.

“Sam’s Blueprint” runs 198 pages in big type. It’s designed as a single PDF document so readers can download it. Most of the statements are easy-to-read bullet points.

This is not an endorsement of Bregman Read More

McKenzie Endorses Theresa Cull For County Council

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By Judy McKenzie
Los Alamos

I’m supporting Theresa Cull for County Council because of her dedicated service to Los Alamos County. 

She has done an outstanding job for connecting with people and supporting the needs of the county. 

In her efforts to be a good representative of the people she has listened to all sides so she can make educated decisions.

She has my vote! Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And NHCSL During Historic Recognition In Madrid, Spain

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Sen. Leo Jaramillo, 4th from left, with leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, one of Spain’s highest civil honors recognizing leadership, diplomacy, and international partnership. Courtesy photo

On receiving the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, Sen. Leo Jaramillo said, ‘Standing in Madrid representing New Mexico and Latino communities across our nation was deeply personal. I carried the spirit of Northern New Mexico with me into that room Read More

New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Expands To Address Doctor Shortage

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state’s 33 counties with critical gaps in care. 

Under the expanded Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, licensed physicians — including part-time physicians — will receive $75,000 per year for student debt relief over a four-year service commitment, for a total of up to $300,000. That makes New Mexico’s program the Read More

Armbruster Endorses Joe Granville For County Council

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By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos 

Having Joe Granville run for County Council is such a breath of fresh air. Joe is a man of the people. He brings experiences and knowledge of life that many people have never even considered.

Joe spent 20 years in the transportation industry, as a driver, operations manager and CEO of High Desert Delivery. In his transportation career, Joe managed payroll, hired and trained new employees, oversaw vehicle maintenance, and addressed transportation safety, which makes him uniquely qualified to address transportation safety issues in our town while understanding Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators At International Leadership And Diplomacy Exchange In Spain

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Representing New Mexico and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, Sen. Leo Jaramillo addresses international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange hosted by Fundación Consejo España–EE.UU in Madrid and Cádiz, Spain. Courtesy photo

Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe counties, 4th from right, gathers for a photo with international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange in Spain. Courtesy photo

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Robinson: New Mexico Reckons With Economic Impact Of Federal Job Cuts

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

A recent headline tells us that New Mexico lost 2,700 federal jobs between March 2025 and March 2026. It’s actually worse than that.

Late last year the number of unemployed federal employees hit 2,900 and stayed at that level for months, pushing up our unemployment rate.

I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.

First, about one in 20 jobs in New Mexico is, or was, in the federal government. A dollar spent by a federal employee has Read More