Following this month's election women now make up a majority of the 112 members of the state legislature, after steadily gaining numbers for the past decade. New Mexico in 2025 will see a female-majority Legislature with 60 of 112 seats in the Roundhouse to be held by women. That breaks

In a recent KRWG op-ed, Walt Rubel delivered a scathing critique of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s declining political influence, particularly over public safety legislation. He observed that the governor’s “attempts to arm-twist lawmakers” during last year’s special session backfired, leading to what he described as “an embarrassing rebuke” when lawmakers

Trump and Musk With Donald Trump and Elon Musk breathing down their necks, state officials announced a seemingly abrupt change in policy and finally agreed to jump start high speed satellite delivery for tens of thousands of internet-deprived New Mexicans. We and a number of our readers have been pounding

For over a decade, New Mexico has operated under a federal waiver that has enabled able-bodied adults without children to continue receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, even if they are not employed. However, this provision is changing due to declining unemployment rates in

State Rep. Gail "Missy" Armstrong is the newly elected state House Minority Leader and she may fulfill that old adage of being "the right person at the right time." She has the chance to deescalate harsh rhetoric over social issues and have her party concentrate on the meat and potatoes

Jon “Bones” Jones, who lives in Albuquerque, retained his UFC world heavyweight championship by defeating Stipe Miocic with a technical knockout Saturday night, then paid tribute to President-elect Donald Trump, who was seated ringside. Moments after ending the fight with a spinning back kick to Miocic’s ribs, Jones broke into

In a move that is raising eyebrows, New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s campaign has issued a fundraising email supporting Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Casey, who continues to challenge his recent Senate election defeat. The November 15, 2024, email, framed as a rallying call to ensure “every Pennsylvanian’s voice is heard,”

On Saturday, House Republicans and House Democrats elected new leadership in their respective caucuses ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins on January 21st. House Democrats again tapped Speaker Javier Martínez of Albuquerque as their nominee for the speakership, current Whip Reena Szczepanski of Santa Fe as their new

Following President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide electoral vote and popular vote victory, his plans to implement strong border policies, including stricter immigration enforcement and mass deportations, have elicited panicked reactions among New Mexico Democrats, namely lame-duck Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is term-limited and cannot run for reelection in 2026. Trump’s

With President-elect Donald Trump set to re-enter the Oval Office in January, New Mexico’s Democrat political establishment is gearing up for what many expect to be a contentious clash over policies. According to WalletHub, the state is the second-most federally reliant state, behind only Alaska. Unlike California Governor Gavin Newsom,

There will be a Democratic reaction to the Trump presidential win when the Legislature meets in January. Wall-Leaners say a proposal first given voice here calling for tax relief for lower income New Mexicans is in the works on the D side. It will come in the wake of many

In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), a position that New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham had previously aspired to under the Biden administration. Rio Grande Foundation chief Paul Gessing wrote on X, “RFK

Authorities in Lea County, New Mexico, are investigating a chilling discovery of human remains near the town of Jal, with evidence that could potentially link the remains to a missing persons case dating back to 2019. The investigation began on November 5, when a local resident contacted the Lea County

In a strange turn of events, far-left Democrat New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver accused state Rep. John Block (R-Alamogordo), the editor and founder of the Piñon Post, of making threats and harassing her via X, formerly Twitter, cooking up a conspiracy after he asked her about implementing

Business group adA crime beat that never seems to pause; a continued flow of fentanyl; 100 murders a year; APD mired in an historic bribery scandal sapping police morale and public confidence; a downtown still downtrodden; a Nob Hill that can't find its economic footing; a freeway system that appears

Old Man GloomFor Dems overdosing on election anxiety and angst, how about this: the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club makes more history and has a special burning of Zozobra to cast off their election gloom. Does January 20, 2025 for the "Second Burning" sound about right? Or January 6? (Free admission

In a recent Albuquerque Journal op-ed, Democrat New Mexico State Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil of Albuquerque defended the radical House Bill 7 (HB 7), asserting that it safeguards access to “reproductive and gender-affirming health care.” The Democrat writes, “I have been blessed to know and raise two kids who happen to

In the latest news surrounding potential appointments by President-elect Donald Trump to his administration, at least two prominent New Mexico figures, former Congresswoman Yvette Herrell and New Mexico Public Education Commissioner Sharon Clahchischilliage, are reportedly being considered by their supporters for major roles in a prospective Trump administration. Herrell, who

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump’s campaign saw notable gains in New Mexico, coming closer than any Republican candidate in decades to flipping the state. Though Kamala Harris ultimately retained New Mexico by a margin of just 5.5 points, Trump’s performance showcased a dramatic shift, reflecting increased support from

The Office of the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney announced on Friday, November 8, that Dominic De La O has been found guilty of first-degree murder and multiple other charges by an Otero County jury in connection with the fatal shooting of an Alamogordo police officer. In addition to the murder

On Thursday, far-left Democrat New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver scoffed at voters asking why New Mexico does not have voter ID requirements. The X account, “Mrs. Gen X,” who shared Elon Musk’s post about “[t]he few states that didn’t go red are mostly ones without voter ID

NYT photoHe didn't carry the state but by turning in the best New Mexico performance by a Republican presidential candidate in 20 years Donald Trump gave his party here the pen and paper to start writing a new narrative to get itself out of the basement. Whether they seize the

In a surprisingly strong showing, 45th President Donald Trump came closer than any Republican presidential candidate in recent memory to flipping New Mexico, a state that has been a Democratic stronghold for over two decades. Though ultimately falling short of victory in the state, Trump’s narrow loss in the state

Following President-elect Donald Trump’s incredible and historic victory in the election to become the 47th president of the United States, winning both the electoral and popular vote, New Mexico Democrats are taking a drastic turn from their partisanship. After the Democrats’ decisive defeat, New Mexico Democrat politicians are trying to

Join us for a New Mexico tradition, Election Night on KANW 89.1 FM and KANW.COM. We start at 6:30 and will have it all from DC to Deming--and with the exclusive insider info you've come to expect. See you tonight!Who better to sum up the feelings of the nation about

As New Mexicans head to the polls Tuesday, voters are preparing to cast ballots in critical races that will influence the future direction of both the state and the nation, with Republicans setting their sights on flipping many legislative seats. From a fierce congressional contest to pivotal state legislature seats,

Our Election Eve Special kicks off at 5 p.m. today. Hear it at KANW 89.1 FM and at kanw.com.The suspense of New Mexico Campaign '24 will be resolved quickly if Donald Trump is elected tomorrow night but if VP Kamala Harris wins, the suspense will only be beginning. That's because

With the November election approaching, Will For Prosperity Ministries, a prominent advocacy organization, has appealed to New Mexico voters to critically assess candidates endorsed by Emerge New Mexico, a far-left group known for supporting progressive female candidates in the state. In a press release, the organization called for awareness about

As early voting wrapped up on Saturday, New Mexico saw a substantial turnout, with 663,874 ballots cast. According to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office, this figure represents about 48.2% of the state’s registered voters. Comparatively, the 2020 election saw a turnout of 928,230 voters or 68% of eligible

With less than a week until Election Day, 45th President Donald Trump is within striking distance of Kamala Harris in New Mexico, according to a new survey by Rasmussen Reports and American Thinker. While Harris maintains a meager five-point lead in New Mexico with 49% of likely voters compared to