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Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Miyagishima bows out of gubernatorial race, throws support behind Gregg Hull

by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., led a dozen Senate Democrats in a July 17 letter urging leaders of two Senate committees to add tribal and state gaming protections to pending cryptocurrency legislation, arguing the bills as written would let prediction markets offer sports and casino-style betting nationwide while sidestepping tribal sovereignty and state law.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Betting on sovereignty: Heinrich fights to protect tribal gaming from prediction markets

by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

Juan Escobar and his son, Andrew, are pictured together before his disappearance. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

After three years of searching, Rio Rancho father reunited with son

by juliannmnews July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

PNM truck and transmission lines

Energy, New Mexico State Gov.

PNM, Blackstone to reverse problematic $400M early stock sale and extend acquisition timeline to 2027

by Pat Davis July 19, 2026

A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Tribal nations, Democratic Party win major redistricting ruling in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos speaks during public comment at the June 10 commission meeting, where a resolution was passed that requests Gallegos step down from the position. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Defiant to the end: Assessor Linda Gallegos resigns, criticizes commissioners

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026

Roy, New Mexico has a population smaller than most Rio Rancho neighborhoods. On July 26, it's set to host nearly the entire Republican statewide ticket.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho woman brings nearly entire GOP ticket to tiny Roy for candidate forum

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and nominee to be the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) refusal to provide evidence related to Jeffrey Epsein’s alleged crimes at Zorro Ranch in New Mexico to the New Mexico Attorney General.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico State Gov.

WATCH: Heinrich presses Trump’s spy pick on Epstein cover-up, victim data leak

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2026

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

Forestry Division shares tips for wildfire prevention

by Rodd Cayton July 15, 2026

Rio Rancho residents can keep drinking straight from the tap — the city's water met every federal and state safety standard in 2025 — but a paperwork slip means one well is still waiting on a minor fix that was due back in March, according to the city's newly released Consumer Confidence Report.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s tap water meets all federal safety standards, new report shows

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2026