Voters approve bonds for UNM, higher ed projects
By Cynthia Baker, Skylar Griego, Katherine Jennings and Christian Marquez / NM News Port New Mexicans on Tuesday appeared to approve a bond for higher education with more than 60 percent in favor of granting higher education funds for capital projects to New Mexico public colleges and universities. Approval of Bond C means the […]
New Mexico’s Congressional Districts Keep the Incumbents
By Tamara Lopez, Ben Francisco and Angelica Clayton / NM NewsPort It was a sweep as New Mexico voters decided to keep all three Congressional House Representatives for another term. Incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) beat Richard Priem (R) and will serve a third term representing New Mexico’s First Congressional District — including Albuquerque and […]
State Voters answer Bond Questions with a resounding Yes
By Allison Romero and Kateri Zuni / NM NewsPort New Mexicans passed four statewide general obligation bond questions by wide margins. The bonds would go toward capital improvements in senior citizen facilities, public libraries, state colleges and public safety services. The state Board of Finance estimates the bonds would cost individual homeowners little more […]
NM Voters change Constitution to reform bail system
By Ricky Garcia / NM News Port It is decided that judges will now have the authority to deny bail for dangerous defendants after New Mexico voters passed a constitutional amendment Tuesday. The amendment passed by a wide margin — 88-12 percent. The amendment previously passed the NM State Senate in February. Senator Craig […]
New Mexico Republicans Cheer Despite Clinton Winning the State
By Joseph Buck and Jake Schwanitz / NM News Port As the polls closed in New Mexico and early results favored Hillary Clinton the mood inside the Albuquerque Convention Center went from cautious optimism to jubilation as Trump picked off state after state. Hillary Clinton won 48 percent of New Mexico’s vote to take the […]
Voting ‘relatively calm’ in Bernalillo County on Election Day
By Brittany Perez, Maya Holt and Kyra Begay / NM NewsPort Some voters had better experiences than others while voting in Bernalillo County this Election Day, but overall, county officials say, the ballot-casting process has gone relatively smoothly. Joey Keefe, spokesperson for the Bernalillo County County Clerk’s Office, said voter turnout was steady since polls […]
Thousands of voters turn up early, but many will not turn up at all
By Daniel Montano / NM News Port When Mallory Sanchez walked out of the Student Union Building (SUB) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) on Nov. 2, she joined the pool of more than 370,000 early voters, according to the New Mexico secretary of state’s office. “It’s exciting,” Sanchez said. “I’ve never got […]
Santolina Development Debated in District 2 County Commissioner Race
By Alicia Ball, Desiree Garcia and Christina Rodriguez / NM News Port A large proposed development in southwest Albuquerque is shaping up to be the largest issue in the Bernalillo County Commission District 2 race this November. The Santolina development, which has been debated for years, is projected to be a 13,850-acre community, according […]
UNM Largest Recipient of Higher Ed Funds if Bond C Passes
By Cynthia Baker, Skylar Griego, Kat Jennings and Christian Marquez / NM News Port The University of New Mexico (UNM) is set to receive $34.5 million for campus improvement projects, including a new Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science center, if New Mexico voters approve Bond C on Election Day. Bond C, one of […]
NM House District 24 – Swing seat prominent in battle for majority
By Michael Padilla and Kevin Maestas / NM News Port The heated contest for New Mexico House District 24 has been on the radar of both parties for a while now. So much so, that outside entities are picking sides — endorsing candidates and sending cash for this swing seat in the New Mexico […]
County clerk candidates face off over voter access issues
By Zakary Garcia, Alissiea Hernandez and Angela Shen / NM News Port If you plan on voting, getting married, or obtaining a public record such as a mortgage or lien, the Bernalillo County Clerk’s race is something to watch. Democratic candidate Linda Stover and Republican candidate Maryellen Ortega-Saenz are facing off to fill the […]
Third District Congressional Debate Spotlights Opioid Addiction
By Maya Holt and Angelica Clayton / NM News Port / U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D) and Michael Romero (R) are running for the third congressional district seat in New Mexico and have actively voiced their concerns on the opioid problem in the state. A debate between the two candidates was held at KNME […]