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On abortion and where I stand

We’re getting close to election season, which for me means again preparing to see and hear millions of dollars in advertising from liberal special interest groups smearing me and misleading New …

Incumbents' primary losses could be a win for paid family and medical leave

State Rep. Willie Madrid, D-Chaparral, seen at a 2021 Legislative Finance Committee meeting in Las Cruces.

A years-long push to enact paid family and medical leave in New Mexico may have gotten a boost after the June 4 primary, when three of the House Democrats who voted against the proposal lost their …

Progressives send #MeToo message in primary

The House Chambers inside the Roundhouse on Jan. 10, 2024.

Challenger Heather Berghmans trounced Albuquerque Democratic Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto in Tuesday’s District 15 primary. Berghmans won 80% of the vote against a senator who less than two years ago …

Gloria Gameros ousts Diana Murillo for Doña Ana County Commission

Doña Ana County Commissioner Diana Murillo, a Democrat who also serves as the mayor of Anthony, had sought a second term at the county but was ousted in the Une 4 primary by fellow Democrat …

Lower turnout in 2024 primary unaligned with voter sentiment

Yolanda Chacon-Valle knew well before June 4 she wanted Fernando Macías to be the district attorney of Doña Ana County. One of the last people to vote in the Democratic primary …

Macías wins Democratic primary for District Attorney 


Fernando Macías

The former Doña Ana County manager edged past three Democratic rivals, ousting the incumbent, to run in November.

DA Gerald Byers concedes primary loss

Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers is seen in a 2021 file photo.

Gerald Byers, the first Black District Attorney elected in New Mexico, trailed three Democratic primary challengers as votes were counted Tuesday night.

Amanda López Askin wins Doña Ana County Clerk primary

Incumbent Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin answers questions at a debate on May 7, 2024.

The Bulletin declares County Clerk Amanda López Askin the winner of the 2024 Democratic primary in her bid for a new term.

Here’s where to vote in Doña Ana County’s 2024 Primary Election

June 4 is primary election day in New Mexico, and residents of Doña Ana County are gearing up for a decisive one. While national races at the top of the ballot have been set for months, local …

It’s election day in Las Cruces. Here’s who’s already won

Twenty-nine candidates running for local office woke up Tuesday morning as winners. The rest— fewer than average — must spend the day sweating it out. According to an analysis …

Jon Hill seeks District 53 House seat

Jon Hill, a retired human resource professional in Las Cruces, is challenging incumbent state Rep. Willie Madrid, D-Chaparral, in the Democratic primary June 4. The winner will face Republican …

High court rules against disqualified candidate

The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed the disqualification of a Las Cruces Republican seeking to challenge a long-time statehouse representative. Ronnie Sisneros’ disqualification was …

Cash flow to DA candidates indicates heated race

One candidate collected thousands as a salaried employee of Doña Ana County. Another has been getting her contributions from donors in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. A third is taking out …

State’s top elections officer confronts AI fakery

Robocalls during election campaigns are nothing new, and the voice that greeted some New Hampshire voters on the phone last February sounded plausibly like a recorded message from President Joe …

Angelica Rubio makes the case to stay District 35 rep

Angelica Rubio is looking to remain the state representative for District 35. First elected in 2016, she is seeking her fifth two-year term in the state House of Representatives.To do that, …

Early voting kicks off primary season – for Democrats

Early voting is on and expands on May 18 during the four-week run-up to the June primary.  This year's primary elections feature several competitive races, including district attorney , …

Andrew Ostic challenges Amanda López Askin for Doña Ana County Clerk in primary

Incumbent Amanda López Askin is looking to fend off a challenger, a former clerk’s office employee who also challenged her in 2020, in the race to be county clerk of Doña Ana …

New Mexico voters can now track their absentee ballots

The deadline for New Mexico voters to request absentee ballots for the June 4 primary election is Tuesday, May 21. Starting with this election, voters can track their ballot’s progress after …

District Attorney candidate disqualified after judge’s ruling

A judge disqualified a district attorney candidate after finding dozens of nominating petition signatures invalid. The ruling on April 8 means Las Cruces attorney Pedro Pineda won’t appear …

Interim county manager talks priorities as permanent search proceeds

Stephen Lopez sat down with the Bulletin on his first day on the job following the departure of County Manager Fernando Macias.

Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill to withdraw from election

State Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, D-Silver City, announced in a news release Thursday that she will not seek a second term in the legislature after all, creating an opening for Republicans to flip a …
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