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Controversial nonprofit bill passes House without Vasquez’s support

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez addressed a groundbreaking ceremony for a new reproductive health care clinic in Las Cruces on Sept. 5, 2024.

A bill opponents fear would give the Trump administration the power to strip tax-exempt status away from nonprofits passed through the U.S. House of Representatives despite some Democrats backing …

New Mexico 2024 elections officially over, except for two recounts

The Nov. 26 vote by the State Canvassing Board cemented the 2024 elections and called for recounts in two northern New Mexico contests.

New Mexico’s top elections officer announced on Nov. 26 that the State Canvassing Board had certified the 2024 general election, making the results official.  The vote is the final …

County certifies 'dang good election'

Doña Ana County Deputy Clerk Caroline Zamora presents at a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 15, 2024.

Doña Ana County Deputy Clerk Caroline Zamora was observing a line of early voters at the county government center when her patience as the neutral overseer of elections faced a test.  …

Vasquez withdraws support for bill targeting nonprofits

Congressman Gabe Vasquez promised to vote against a controversial bill that would give the Trump administration power to deem some nonprofit organizations as supporting terrorists, withdrawing his …

Constitutional change gives commissions new authority on salaries

New Mexico voters gave county boards more power by enacting a state constitutional amendment allowing county commissions to set the salaries for themselves and other elected county officials.  …

Tens of thousands of voters retain district judges

Doña Ana County residents overwhelmingly voted to retain three district judges at the Nov. 5 election.  Voters endorsed 3rd Judicial District Judges Conrad Perea, James …

County clerk defends pace of absentee vote counting

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin addresses post-Election Day processes during a board of commissioners meeting on Nov. 12, 2024

Facing post-election frustration and Facebook criticism, Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin defended her office Tuesday during a speech that stressed the office’s commitment …

Las Cruces voters approve GRT hike

The voters of Las Cruces approved an increase in gross receipts taxes that officials promoted as a needed source of revenue to cover gaps in Las Cruces infrastructure and public safety.  …

Vasquez wins second term in Congress

Gabe Vasquez, a freshman member of Congress representing southern New Mexico, won a second term in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional district, for …

Amanda López Askin, a Democrat who has led the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office since 2018, won a resounding victory Tuesday to keep her job for four more years.  …
Fernando Macias, who led Doña Ana County government for seven years and worked as a district judge for several years, will be the next 3rd Judicial District Attorney. Preliminary results …
Where things stood at the end of election night in Doña Ana County.
Voters lined up at polling places or dropped off absentee ballots on Tuesday for the 2024 election.
The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office confirmed that a poll worker was dismissed after posting about taking video of ballots on a right-wing social media website.  Clerk Amanda …
Text messages telling voters they aren’t registered or haven’t voted are about as legitimate as a call trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty, according to the …
There is much distinguishing the two men running for district attorney, nearly all of it on display during an Oct. 15 debate at the Picacho Hills Country Club.  Nestled into the country …
After defeating the incumbent for Doña Ana County’s District 2 commission seat, Gloria Gameros of Anthony has set sights on winning an open contest.  Gameros defeated fellow …
Up in the northern reaches of Doña Ana County, two women are competing to be the New Mexico Statehouse representative for District 38. Tara Jaramillo, a Socorro Democrat and speech …
Susana Chaparro is seeking a second term as a Doña Ana County commissioner and faces a familiar opponent.  Chaparro, a Democrat from Las Cruces, will face off against Organ …
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