Tag: Election 2026

Reelected Andrea Reeb to Return to New Mexico House After Resignation

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Andrea Reeb will return to the New Mexico House in January after winning reelection to the seat she resigned in October. Following a federal ruling that found she violated the state Constitution by serving as a legislator and special prosecutor, Reeb says she will resolve or transfer remaining cases before resuming legislative work.

Texas man sentenced to 12 years for sexually assaulting runaway girl

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A Texas man who was accused of sexually assaulting a runaway girl in Ruidoso over three years ago will spend over a decade in prison. Kory Jolly, 41, received a 12-year prison sentence in 12th Judicial District...

Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race

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Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was the apparent winner of New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Gregg Hull 57% to 43%, according to unofficial results. Haaland pledged to expand health care and affordable housing, support early childhood education, strengthen environmental protections and oppose data-center construction, succeeding term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Ben Ray Lujan Cruising to Reelection to U.S. Senate Seat

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Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is poised to retain New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat after the Associated Press called Tuesday’s election, with Lujan leading Republican challenger Larry Marker 69.4% to 30.6% of votes counted. Lujan, first elected in 2020, declared victory and pledged to continue working on affordability, food insecurity and health care.

Here is what you need to know for Election Day in Chaves County

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Seven statewide executive offices will be on the ballot, including governor. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, is term-limited. Among those contests is an open race for New Mexico public land commissioner, featuring Republican nominee Michael Perry, a Roswell resident.

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