Bregman and FuegoWhen it comes to Sam Bregman's campagin for the Dem gubernatorial nomination, you can say you heard about it straight from the horse's mouth. No kidding. In a demonstration that a politico will do just about anything to raise desperately needed dollars and that we are truly in

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the southern border wall will now be painted black—a move aimed at strengthening America’s defenses and further discouraging illegal crossings. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the policy Tuesday during a stop at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, where she stood

The ongoing redistricting fight in Texas spilled into New Mexico this week, as two Albuquerque Democrats abruptly resigned from the state’s Fair Districts Task Force. But Republicans were quick to point out the glaring irony: the very same party now decrying Texas for “rigging” its maps just finished gerrymandering New

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit delivered a major blow to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s gun control agenda Tuesday, striking down New Mexico’s 2024 law that forced citizens to wait seven days before taking possession of a firearm. In Ortega v. Grisham, the court found that the

ABQ Republicans are divided over their choice for mayor in the November election and that keeps open the question whether it will be a GOP candidate to make a likely mayoral run-off against Dem Mayor Tim Keller in December or another Democrat. Keller is expected to finish atop the field

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has rolled out a new paid advertising campaign aimed squarely at Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), branding him a radical tied to “Project 2026,” a plan Republicans say would fundamentally reshape the country in destructive ways. The digital ad, released this week, ties Vasquez to

It's the $64 billion question. The money in the question is the immense amount of cash stuffed away in state reserves. The question is whether to make it work harder as proposed recently by Dem gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland.We reported last week that on social media Haaland somewhat nonchalantly targeted

Less than a year after leaving Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Cabinet, former Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer has turned her insider status into lucrative consulting work, landing more than $232,000 in state contracts without ever facing a competitive bidding process. According to records obtained through the state’s sunshine portal and

Far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has abruptly removed Republican state Game Commissioner Sabrina Pack of Silver City in what many see as a politically motivated attack engineered by radical environmental groups. Pack — appointed to the commission in 2024 to represent rural southwestern New Mexico — was informed Wednesday

Peter St. CyrWe've noted how the Governor and top legislators striking a deal on major legislation before she calls a special session is highly desirable to avoid another train wreck. But longtime NM journalist Peter St. Cyr wants to insure that the public is in on any deals. MLG has

Just days after denouncing President Donald Trump’s decisive crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared her own emergency order to address violent crime—this time in Española, Rio Arriba County, and the area Pueblos. The move is raising eyebrows over the governor’s apparent double standard

Deb HaalandWe're getting a first glimpse of the economic views of the leading Democratic candidate for the '26 gubernatorial nomination. Deb Haaland says she is looking to invest in rural New Mexico communities whose present status is lousy and whose future is threatened. Details of how she would invest there

Sen. StewartOur recent coverage of the misbehavior of state Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart that led to an legislative ethics subcommittee investigation and that ended with no disciplinary action brought severe criticism from Stewart supporter David Trujillo.Trujillo claims the blog used "sexist and ageist tropes" in reporting the incident

A political group that fought tooth and nail to block medical malpractice reform in New Mexico has been forced to lift the veil on its funding—revealing an operation bankrolled almost entirely by trial attorneys. New Mexico Safety Over Profit, the self-described “network” opposing changes to the state’s malpractice laws, disclosed

New Mexico deserves recognition for stepping up where others have balked. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency granted approval for the U.S. Department of Energy’s plan to create two additional underground storage panels at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the nation’s only permanent geological repository for transuranic nuclear material.

New Mexico is making national headlines for two harrowing incidents — both underscoring deep concerns over public safety and state oversight. Reports from Blaze Media and the New York Post detail the tragic death of an 18-month-old girl with prior involvement in the state’s Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD),

New Mexico has landed in an unenviable position—dead last—on WalletHub’s 2025 list of the best and worst states to live in, ranking 50th out of all 50 states. The personal-finance website’s analysis, released this week, evaluated states based on 51 key indicators of livability, ranging from housing costs and job

President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the Washington, D.C., police force and deploy 800 National Guard troops to crack down on violent crime has triggered a performative political uproar from leftists—not least from New Mexico’s far-left Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who joined Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller in issuing a lengthy

Imagine spending forty years in the Santa Fe whirlwind of budget making--seven governors worth. That's the story of David Abbey who had a record-setting run as director of the the Legislative Finance Committee and finally retired his sharpened pencil in 2023. But he promptly picked it up again to author

Rural New Mexico counties have scored a significant victory in their fight against a massive federal land corridor proposal, winning unanimous support from the National Association of Counties (NACo) to oppose the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs), proposed by the failed Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration before leaving office. Representatives

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), a self-proclaimed “champion” of border communities, was in Hobbs last week peddling his latest assault on New Mexico’s oil and gas industry — a sector that funds nearly half the state budget — while repeating far-left conspiracy theories with no basis in proven science. Speaking

In a move already raising eyebrows across the state, New Mexico Democrats have announced that their “most important fundraiser of the year” will feature none other than Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib — a far-left activist who a bipartisan majority in Congress has formally censured for her antisemitic and extremist rhetoric. The

With violent crime continuing to plague New Mexico communities, far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a special legislative session expected in early September — and sparked a political firestorm in the process. House Republicans blasted the governor’s attorney’s announcement last week, accusing her of using the session

APD cops continue to admit to taking bribes in the sweeping DWI scandal that has engulfed the department and is being traced back 30 years.And former APD sergeant and watchdog Dan Klein and others continue to criticize federal court plea bargain hearings where officers admit guilt but are conducted with

Organ MountainsHow can the housing crisis persist in the face of hundreds of millions in government spending to provide more affordable housing? So ask astonished taxpayers as they look at the escalating price tag to resolve one of the stickiest social problems in modern history. The short answer is that

President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice has officially named Albuquerque as one of the nation’s sanctuary cities that, according to federal officials, undermine immigration enforcement and jeopardize public safety. The announcement, made Tuesday, follows President Trump’s April executive order directing the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland

A new report from the Washington Free Beacon reveals that Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), who recently portrayed himself as an everyman who prefers “catching blue catfish” in the Anacostia River over eating out, has actually spent over $7,000 in campaign funds at high-end restaurants across the country, taking after his

Keller and Chief MedinaCrime is down in ABQ. That assertion always draws sneers as the headlines never cease informing us of the latest spree of violence. Nevertheless fresh stats for the first half of this year from APD show an overall decline in the city's crime rate over last year,

The State of New Mexico has committed over $5 million in taxpayer funds to a so-called “pilot program” with GreenPower Motor Company. This financially unstable, controversy-ridden electric vehicle manufacturer has already failed to deliver on similar promises in other states. The funds come from the far-left budget passed by the

There's no ironclad decision by Gov. Lujan Grisham to call a special session for later this month or early September--her office says "a final determination has not been made. However things appear to be moving in that direction even as there is much on the political scales weighing against such

As the national redistricting battle escalates, New Mexico has emerged as one of the most glaring examples of partisan gerrymandering—drawing renewed attention to the state’s congressional maps crafted by Democrats during the last redistricting cycle. While Texas Republicans face criticism for efforts to redraw maps in their favor ahead of

What was intended to be a routine gathering of the New Mexico Young Republicans turned into a tense and dramatic incident Tuesday night at Mimi’s Cafe in Albuquerque, prompting swift condemnation from GOP leaders and a public response from the restaurant’s upper management. According to a series of posts by

The recent excitement in the Dem Guv chase between Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman is also causing Republican hearts to skip a beat. They see a better chance that the Dems may divide themselves and improve GOP prospects in next year's election. But first the GOP needs a first-tier contender.