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culture

The Auditor's Ledger: A Quiet Race With Loud Stakes

New Mexico's 2026 auditor race is a low-profile contest with outsized influence over how the state's money—and trust—is accounted for.

2026-09-07
politics

New Mexico's News Shift Reshapes the Regional Archive

As local outlets consolidate and go digital, New Mexico's regional news archive faces new pressures — and new possibilities.

2026-09-07
new-mexico

New Mexico's 2026 Auditor Race: Oversight on the Ballot

The 2026 State Auditor contest will test whether voters prize independent oversight amid persistent local audit backlogs and partisan pressure.

2026-09-07
politics

Politics Shifts Reshape New Mexico's News Archive

As legislative transparency and media consolidation evolve, the regional news archive faces new demands for preservation and public access.

2026-09-06
culture

Uranium Ban on Trust Lands: A Shift for New Mexico

The land commissioner's uranium mining ban on state trust lands reshapes New Mexico's energy and cultural landscape.

2026-09-05
politics

Regional News Archive Faces a Defining Moment

Shifting media economics and reader habits are reshaping how New Mexico's political record is preserved—and who controls it.

2026-09-05
new-mexico

New Mexico Bans Uranium Mining on State Trust Lands

The land commissioner's decision halts new uranium leases on state trust lands, balancing school revenue against legacy contamination risks.

2026-09-05
culture

Court's Ballot Ruling Leaves Democrats Scrambling in Key Races

The New Mexico Supreme Court's refusal to allow two replacement candidates on the November ballot reshapes the political landscape and raises questions about election law rigidity.

2026-09-04
new-mexico

Court Denies Democrats' Bid to Swap NM Ballot Candidates

New Mexico's high court rejects Democratic effort to install two replacement nominees, leaving voters with fewer choices and raising questions about party replacement rules.

2026-09-04
culture

Public Power Push: New Mexicans Urge State Stake in PNM

Community groups and residents are pressing state leaders to buy into New Mexico's largest utility, arguing public ownership could reshape energy policy.

2026-09-03
new-mexico

Should New Mexico Buy Into Its Largest Utility? Residents Push for a Stake

Community groups urge state leaders to consider a public ownership stake in New Mexico's largest electric provider, sparking debate over energy democracy and affordability.

2026-09-03
culture

Judge Denies Forward Party's Bid to Halt Ballot Access Law

A federal judge declined to pause New Mexico's ballot access rules, dealing a setback to the Forward Party's push for third-party ballot placement.

2026-09-02
new-mexico

New Mexico GOP at a Crossroads: Time to Rethink Strategy

After repeated statewide losses, New Mexico Republicans must rebuild a broader coalition or remain a permanent minority.

2026-09-02