Politics & Government

Overview of the Lawsuit New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has initiated a civil lawsuit against three Texas oil and gas operators for allegedly exploiting a network of shell companies to evade their responsibilities related to hundreds of oil and gas wells in New Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in the 1st Judicial District Court in…

Overview of Keller’s Mayoral Tenure Tim Keller, Albuquerque’s mayor since 2017, has made history by securing a third consecutive term in office, a milestone that reflects strong voter confidence. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Keller’s political journey began in the New Mexico State Senate, followed by his tenure as State Auditor, where he implemented significant…

Overview of the Budget Proposal Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has introduced a significant $11.3 billion budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026, aimed at addressing key priorities including public sector pay raises and universal child care funding. This plan represents a $503 million increase in state spending, marking a 4.6% rise from the previous year…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed disappointment regarding the effectiveness of the National Guard’s recent deployment in Albuquerque, which was initiated to assist the police department in combatting crime. The deployment, which began in mid-May 2025 and cost approximately $7 million, aimed to alleviate the workload on sworn officers by having Guardsmen perform non-law-enforcement tasks….

Legislators Respond to Rising Juvenile Crime Rates As New Mexico gears up for its 2026 legislative session, the spotlight is firmly on juvenile crime, with lawmakers advocating for significant policy changes. In a recent six-hour listening session in Las Cruces, Republican legislators gathered testimonies from a diverse group of stakeholders, including police officers, school leaders,…

Mandatory Participation for 55,000 New Mexicans Starting January 1, 2026, approximately 55,000 residents of New Mexico who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be required to fulfill new work, volunteering, or educational obligations. This federal mandate targets able-bodied adults aged 18 to 64 who do not have children under 14 to care for,…

Accusations from City Council Leadership In a developing situation in Albuquerque, City Council President Brook Bassan has raised serious allegations against City Attorney Lauren Keefe, accusing her of a conflict of interest in ongoing litigation involving the City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. Bassan claims that Keefe may have collaborated with the Mayor’s Office…

Peter Arnett, the acclaimed journalist whose fearlessness brought vivid accounts of war to the world from Vietnam to Iraq, has passed away at the age of 91. His death, announced by his son Andrew Arnett, occurred in Newport Beach, California, where he was surrounded by family after entering hospice due to prostate cancer. Early Life…

Defending Economic Policies On December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the nation in a prime-time speech from the White House, seeking to bolster confidence in his economic policies. Flanked by Christmas decorations, Trump asserted that the U.S. economy is stronger than many voters perceive, despite rising public frustration over inflation and job market challenges….