New Mexico Politics Archives

New Mexico virus cases near 1,000 – with 44 in Las Cruces area

April 9, 2020 4:00 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s case total was nearing 1,000 – with 989 diagnosed with the virus as of Thursday.…

Las Cruces Congresswoman details small business relief efforts

April 4, 2020 10:26 PM Michael Gordon

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small has big plans for New Mexico’s economic recovery, which she outlined during a…

New Mexico’s governor says new restrictions coming as virus cases easily exceed 500, deaths hit 11

April 4, 2020 4:45 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Fifty-one additional residents in New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 543…

Las Cruces City Council approves nearly $1.1 million economic relief measure due to virus

April 3, 2020 9:45 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted Friday to approve an economic aid package of nearly $1.1 million in response to the…

New Mexico’s governor reports nearly 500 virus cases & 10 deaths; Doña Ana County has 22 infected

April 3, 2020 2:56 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced New Mexico now has 495 coronavirus cases and added that 10 people have died.…

Caught on video: Southern New Mexico official blames ‘Asians’ for virus

April 2, 2020 8:52 PM Associated Press

DEMING, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus…

New Mexico governor announces 5th virus death, predicts ‘we will see more’

March 31, 2020 3:56 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the state’s fifth coronavirus death, an Albuquerque-area man in his 40s who…

Las Cruces City Council grants mayor emergency authority amid virus crisis

March 27, 2020 9:17 AM Mauricio Casillas

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Friday that would grant the mayor the authority to issue an…

New Mexico governor issues stay-at-home order: Find out which businesses can remain open

March 23, 2020 12:10 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the…

Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions

March 21, 2020 12:04 PM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…

Las Cruces Congresswoman self-quarantining after contact with virus patient

March 20, 2020 9:36 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, has gone into isolation as a precaution, though she is not exhibiting any…

New Mexico governor to call special session of Legislature for health needs, economic relief tied to virus

March 19, 2020 8:09 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session to revise a recently…

New Mexico political conventions set primary lineups for Congress

March 9, 2020 10:48 AM Jim Parker

POJOAQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former CIA operative Valerie Plame’s bid for a congressional seat in northern New Mexico fell flat at a statewide…

New Mexico governor hints at presidential endorsement soon, wants nominee who can unify

March 4, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hinted Wednesday that she may endorse one of her party’s presidential…

New Mexico GOP targeting Hispanic voters in oilfields

March 1, 2020 9:03 AM Associated Press

HOBBS. N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Republicans are launching a voter registration effort among a Hispanic population in the state often overlooked:…

Audit finds former Doña Ana County assessor was overpaid $13,000

February 25, 2020 4:57 PM Kate Bieri

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — After eight years of clean audits, a 2019 independent audit found that the former assessor for Doña Ana County was…

New Mexico’s governor signs red-flag gun measure into law, tells sheriffs to enforce it or resign

February 25, 2020 2:57 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday afternoon signed a controversial red-flag gun measure into law that allows courts to…

Gun control wins, marijuana loses as New Mexico Legislature ends session

February 21, 2020 9:19 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A 30-day legislative session in New Mexico that just concluded has produced bills that bolster restrictions on firearms,…

New Mexico lawmakers reach budget deal as tense session ends

February 20, 2020 11:16 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators forged a budget agreement Thursday that increases annual spending on government programs and school…

WATCH: Las Cruces mayor delivers State of the City address

February 19, 2020 2:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The 13th State of the City address was delivered Wednesday by Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima before a noon hour audience…

If not for NMSU, 2020 Democratic presidential contender Peter Buttigieg might never have been born

February 17, 2020 5:18 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – If not for New Mexico State University, the parents of presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg might never have met, married and…

New Mexico lawmakers seek to license & regulate vaping shops, tobacco outlets

February 17, 2020 7:47 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Vaping shops and other tobacco retail outlets in New Mexico would be licensed and regulated by the state for the first time,…

Southern New Mexico GOP congressional candidate shoots red flag to oppose state law

February 14, 2020 11:48 AM Associated Press

CAPROCK, New Mexico — A Republican U.S. House candidate in southern New Mexico has just released an ad with her shooting a “red flag” to…

Red-flag gun bill heads to New Mexico governor for signature

February 13, 2020 9:09 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Democrat-led New Mexico Legislature approved a red-flag gun law Thursday night with a final vote of the state House,…

New Mexico bid for recreational marijuana all but doomed in legislature

February 13, 2020 12:02 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico is all but doomed for this year after a proposal to do so was…

Red-flag gun bill advances toward decisive New Mexico House vote

February 11, 2020 8:27 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic legislators in New Mexico pushed forward Tuesday with a red-flag gun proposal, sending the bill toward a decisive…

Potential GOP challenger to Torres Small launches TV campaign ad blitz

February 10, 2020 3:16 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Republican candidate for a crucial U.S. House seat in New Mexico is launching a television advertisement blitz amid a…

Red-flag gun bill narrowly passes in New Mexico state Senate

February 7, 2020 3:54 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Senate narrowly approved a red-flag gun bill Friday afternoon that has been propelled by concerns about…

New Mexico lawmakers press for higher spending, teacher pay

February 5, 2020 8:52 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic legislators pressed a plan Wednesday to increase annual state spending by more than a half-billion dollars to…

Cowboys for Trump eyes arbitration with New Mexico in fight over campaign finance reporting

February 5, 2020 8:43 PM Associated Press

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The group known as Cowboys for Trump is seeking arbitration in a fight with the New Mexico secretary of state over fines…