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Gregg Hull vs Deb Haaland

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Haaland leads Hull in first public poll

by Pat Davis August 23, 2026

Rio Rancho voters turned out in record numbers Tuesday for the city's mayoral runoff, with nearly 20% of eligible voters casting ballots — the highest turnout ever recorded for a runoff election in the city's history.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

City clerk calls for election overhaul after costs blow past budget

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Republican governor candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken "out of context," though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed he opposes state funding for abortion services used by out-of-state patients and said he has reached out to Abbott's office to "make contact."

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Hull says he is ‘fully committed’ to working with Texas Gov. Abbot to stop New Mexico aid for Texans seeking abortions in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

PNM community crew

Elections & Politics, Energy, Jobs, Workers & Economy, NM Political Report, NM.news

Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.

by Pat Davis August 17, 2026

Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won't let what she calls "vile tactics" from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Rio Rancho Democrat drops out of HD23 race, cites ‘vile tactics’ from GOP

by Kevin Hendricks August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the editor: Party politics vs. safe communities

by Kevin Hendricks August 10, 2026

Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., Elections & Politics, NM Political Report

Here’s why both of New Mexico’s senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump’s Atty General

by Pat Davis August 8, 2026

Corrales' most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year's crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village's no-kill shelter.

Corrales, Elections & Politics

Corrales goes to the dogs (and roosters, cows and centipedes): 14 pets vie for mayor’s office

by Kevin Hendricks August 7, 2026

Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Sandoval County sheriff breaks ranks to endorse Republican successor

by Kevin Hendricks July 29, 2026

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD

by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026