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January 6, 2026

Scoop: Republican energy veteran launches bid for governor, vowing to flip blue-state New Mexico

Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.

December 10, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller defeats law-and-order challenger to secure third term as Albuquerque mayor

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won re-election in a runoff against former sheriff Darren White, securing a third term to lead New Mexico's largest city.

December 9, 2025

Albuquerque voters to decide mayoral runoff as law-and-order challenger takes on incumbent in blue city

Crime and homelessness take center stage as Albuquerque voters choose between incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and challenger former Sheriff Darren White in a runoff election.

December 3, 2025

New Mexico man jailed for threatening Trump on social media

Tyler Leveque was sentenced to roughly 10 months in federal prison for using social media to issue violent threats against President Trump.

December 2, 2025

DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.

November 2, 2025

New Mexico man allegedly kills mother, stores dismembered remains in home freezer for weeks: Report

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 69-year-old mother, hiding remains in freezer. Leroy Vallejos charged with first-degree murder.

September 10, 2025

Democrats splinter on Trump’s immigration crackdown as GOP unites

Pennsylvania state Rep. Abigail Salisbury introduces legislation to ban state police cooperation with ICE while New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez calls for bipartisan immigration reform.

August 29, 2025

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

August 27, 2025

Bodycam video shows illegal immigrant truck driver speaking limited English with New Mexico officer

New bodycam footage shows illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh struggling with English after being pulled over for speeding in New Mexico: a detail that has since become a major talking point.

August 26, 2025

Trump admin threatens to cut millions in federal funding from 3 states over trucker English language rules

California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions in federal funding for failing to enforce English proficiency rules for truckers, officials said.