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Dan Boyd

Journal Capitol Bureau

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Gubernatorial candidate helped shooting victim in Albuquerque

GOP gubernatorial candidate Jim Ellison drops out of race, plans to run for state treasurer

Former legislators seek return to Roundhouse, as state House races take shape

Governor signs budget and tax package before deadline, but vetoes disaster response bill

Gov. signs universal child care bill into law, vows program will be 'sea change' for families

Haaland scores big victory over Bregman in Democratic Party pre-primary convention

New Mexico revenue collections dip amid economic slowdown

State investigators search Zorro Ranch as part of new probe into criminal activities during Epstein era

Governor signs medical malpractice bill, predicts it will deliver quick results

Democratic gubernatorial candidates clash over debates, after Haaland eschews some invitations

Governor signs into law bill restricting sharing of license plate camera data

Duke Rodriguez weathers another court challenge, as judge dismisses lawsuit filed by GOP rival

Audit finds CYFD misspent funding intended to expand behavioral health services for children

Embattled Gallup district attorney resigns days before Supreme Court trial

Duke Rodriguez dodges eligibility challenge, as judge dismisses complaint against GOP candidate

Steve Pearce expected to face questions over public land views in Senate confirmation hearing

With funding infusion on tap, multistory office building next to Capitol set to move forward

Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session

Lawmakers pass budget, revive 1% raises as session nears end

Voters to decide whether New Mexico legislators should be paid a salary

Epstein truth-finding commission plans to start issuing subpoenas to ‘persons of interest’

Truth-finding commission focused on Epstein's activities in New Mexico set to ramp up quickly

Senate approves budget bill after outcry over stripped-out salary increases

Senate passes tax package aimed at incentivizing physicians, affordable housing projects

Amid partisan strife, Senate passes election bills to bar troops, concealed firearms from polling places

As session nears end, medical malpractice bill passes House on overwhelming vote

Retooled plan to pay New Mexico legislators a salary passes House

Lawsuit filed challenging Duke Rodriguez's eligibility to run for governor

Amid worries over data grabs, Senate approves bill curbing sharing info from license plate readers

Universal child care bill passes Senate after debate over price tag, future sustainability

Clear Horizons Act rejected by Senate amid concerns over economic impact

House approves bill increasing criminal penalties for certain felons in possession of a firearm

Four New Mexico candidates disqualified after failing to meet ballot requirements

New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna to step down after legislative session

After Trump's calls, senator files bill shielding state elections from federal interference

Bill would enshrine universal child care in state law, with a few economic off-ramps

Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse

Senate votes to confirm Yvette Herrell's nomination to Trump administration post

Ghost Ranch plans to protect 6,000 acres of land under conservation plan

State revenue growth cools amid falling oil prices, but $105M in ‘new’ money still projected

Top New Mexico energy official to step down from Cabinet-level post

Democrats plan push to increase oversight of New Mexico firearms dealers

New Mexico plans to challenge Trump administration request for personal SNAP data

New Mexico Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging governor's line-item vetoes

Sweatshirt-gate? In Albuquerque, homeless residents in pro-Keller clothing sparks intrigue

Price tag of Albuquerque's runoff election reigniting ranked-choice voting debate

New Mexico aiming for $1 billion slice of federal rural health care fund

Steady rise in state civil rights claims draws lawmakers' attention

State canvassing board orders vote recounts in 34 tight races around New Mexico

Santa Fe shakeup: Bregman calls for term limits, salaries for state legislators

State seeking funding for new chip cards for SNAP recipients to reduce fraud, theft

Legislative report: New Mexico’s juvenile justice system seeing high repeat referrals

As Albuquerque runoff election approaches, Uballez still withholding Keller endorsement

Santa Fe Mayor-elect Michael Garcia has plans to reshape city — and the mayor’s office

Some providers taking time to decide whether to opt in to universal child care program

Supreme Court trial date for embattled Gallup District Attorney pushed back to March

New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to take up oil and gas pollution lawsuit

State senator Steve Lanier launches bid for governor as ‘common-sense’ candidate

Lawmakers act quickly in special session to approve SNAP benefit ‘backstop’ plan

Legal dispute over ‘second chance’ law for youthful offenders stoking concerns

Gov. Lujan Grisham to call second special session over SNAP funding

Keller, White brace for runoff election showdown in Albuquerque mayoral race

Former New Mexico congressman Steve Pearce tabbed by Trump to run Bureau of Land Management

Poll workers ready for Election Day, after lukewarm early voting turnout

New Mexico governor in Brazil to take part in U.N. climate change conference

State Fairgrounds board adopts preliminary $67.4 million redevelopment plan

New Mexico and other states are spending millions supplementing SNAP. Will they be reimbursed?

State to cover costs of looming SNAP funding freeze for 460,000 residents

Supreme Court sets trial date to consider Gallup DA's removal

Voting turnout sluggish in Bernalillo County as Election Day approaches

Review finds CYFD may have misspent funds aimed at expanding behavioral health services

New Mexico's universal child care initiative to launch Nov. 1 under revised final rule

Lawmakers say some state agencies’ ambitious budget requests unlikely to be fulfilled

Maggie Toulouse Oliver makes it official, launches bid for lieutenant governor

New Mexico strengthens ties with Japan through tech hub, potential natural gas exports

Lawsuit challenges legality of governor's line-item vetoes on special session bill

Gregg Hull planning to focus on problem-solving, not party labels, in race for governor

Stephanie Garcia Richard suspends Lt. Gov. campaign, citing family health issues

Governor candidates rake in hefty campaign finance hauls as 2026 approaches

First-term state Sen. Nicholas Paul steps down due to family health issues

NM's big child care wager: Can state find 5,000 more early childhood workers?

Alex Uballez seeks better implementation of 'good ideas' in bid to be ABQ mayor

Louie Sanchez banking on experience, voter discontent in Albuquerque mayor's race

With New Mexico health care subsidy fix in place, top House Republican calls for end to shutdown

Early voting to begin Tuesday, as NM voters set to select local leaders

Governor signs four special session bills, still weighing options on vaccine measure

After political venting, lawmakers put final touches on special session

With federal government shut down, New Mexico Democrats advance special session bills

Special session set to begin at Roundhouse: Here's what's at stake

Governor’s race heats up amid plagiarism charges, debate challenge

Journal Poll: Keller's approval rating slips as he seeks third term as mayor

Journal Poll: Tim Keller holds lead in Albuquerque mayoral race but many voters still undecided

Contractors warn road funding shortfall could cost 61,000 jobs in New Mexico

NM legislators to propose truth-finding commission focused on Jeffrey Epstein's ranch

Top Senate Democrat opposed to adding medical compacts to special session mix

Despite spending increases, report finds NM health care access not improving

NM officials say methane rules have cut emissions by half compared to Texas

Amid national political tumult, Lujan Grisham joins Utah governor in call for civility

New Mexico's stance on medical compacts could hamstring its bid for federal health funds

Sam's plan: Bregman unveils policy proposals on crime, health care, education

Deb Haaland lands endorsement of Tom Udall in NM gubernatorial primary race

As her term nears end, Maggie Toulouse Oliver considering run for lieutenant governor

Republicans urge governor to include hot-button issues on special session agenda

Bear necessities: NM Game and Fish Department readies for change with familiar logo

New Mexico to launch new installment of 'Breaking Bad'-themed anti-littering campaign

New CYFD secretary says she's committed to bringing stability amid choppy waters

Top New Mexico Democrats target of bomb threats, prompting nearby closures

Governor says pared-back special session part of deal with top Democratic legislators

New Mexico to be first state to launch universal child care system, governor announces

State faces looming funding crunch to pay for road construction, repairs

CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados to retire, marking latest turnover in key agency

After Democrats step down, NM redistricting task force to adjust its mission

Governor announces special session focused on federal budget cuts to start Oct. 1

Governor's Office defends another round of salary increases for senior staffers

Governor back on the job after undergoing medical procedure on shoulder

Governor's deluge of executive orders making some legislators wary

New Mexico attorney general directs staff to revive two criminal cases dismissed by Gallup DA

Santa Fe mayor's plan to boost living wage to $17.50 drawing cheers, skepticism

Sparks fly at legislative hearing on ICE detention facilities

GOP legislators laud conditions at Otero County immigration detention facility

President Trump's executive orders on cash bail could affect New Mexico

Governor turns down GOP legislators' invite to tour ICE detention facility

Report: NM's free school meals initiative boosting participation rates — with hefty bill

Two Democratic lawmakers quit NM redistricting task force amid national tumult

Revenue forecast: NM took in $390 million more last year than previously projected

ABQ mayoral race challengers seek to catch up to Keller's fundraising lead

NM Attorney General files petition to remove Gallup district attorney from office

Amid surge in drug overdoses, governor issues order targeting crime in Española area

NM investment accounts surpass $64 billion, as debate simmers over best use

State agency issues emergency rule cracking down on synthetic hemp manufacturing

Nonprofit group discloses hefty trial lawyer contributions after settlement agreement

Tribal endorsements cause stir in NM governor race

After outcry over trees felled for Zozobra, Santa Fe looks for new ways to cast shade

Embattled Gallup DA faces questions, criticism in search for budgetary lifeline

Most ethics complaints filed against NM lawmakers resolved quietly

Former NM Cabinet secretary Sonya Smith joins secretary of state race

State officials say rural health fund could provide $175M annually for New Mexico

Former NM congresswoman Yvette Herrell appointed to Trump administration post

Legislative panel recommends dismissal of complaint against top NM Senate Democrat

Governor plans to add ICE-related legislation to NM special session agenda

Texas Democrats meet with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham amid redistricting fight

Report: NM's higher education endowment push has delivered limited results

Top-ranking NM Senate Democrat faces ethics hearing after internal investigation

NM lawmakers' addresses removed from website as precaution amid security concerns

President issues declaration freeing up more funding for Ruidoso flood recovery efforts

Top New Mexico lawmakers say they'll take deliberate approach to federal budget bill

Top NM Democrats not on board with Trump's 'baby bonds' in federal budget bill

NM Supreme Court clarifies warrantless search legality during hazy cannabis era

NM launches automatic voter registration, two years after bill signed into law

State Sen. Harold Pope Jr. enters lieutenant governor race, setting up primary showdown

NM Supreme Court upholds ruling vacating former tax secretary’s felony convictions

Defunding saga deepens, as state board denies Gallup DA’s emergency funding request

Chaves County Commissioner Michael Perry first GOP candidate in land commissioner race

Beaver believers seek ways to help rodent return to its historical NM homelands

Supreme Court rejects Gallup DA's attempt to halt defunding of office

High-profile bus tour ends with vandalism, police involvement in Albuquerque

NM Supreme Court rules venue shopping not allowed in state civil rights lawsuits

NM officials warn of hospital closures, job losses as federal bill advances

NM set to crack down on cannabis industry scofflaws, three years after legalization

State Rep. Matthew McQueen touts experience in launching land commissioner bid

Eastern NM rancher Jonas Moya throws hat into state land commissioner race

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