Morales withdraws from 2026 New Mexico governor bid
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, a longtime New Mexico public official from Silver City, says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. He cites family time and a focus on his children, explaining he is not ruling out future political runs.
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Mer Las Cruces
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Rio Rancho
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New Mexico
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Albuquerque
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Farmington
Roswell Girl Scout honored for flag retirement bill
Fourteen year old Adrianne Vigil earned the Gold Award and saw House Bill 468 signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Chaves County Courthouse ceremony. The law sets formal guidelines for proper retirement of a damaged New Mexico state flag and allows ceremonies under military or patriotic organization direction.
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Sharer slams Gov over LA Riots response in NM
State Senate Minority Leader Sharer criticizes Governor Grisham for backing a Democrats Governors Association statement condemning President Trump and federal National Guard actions in Los Angeles amid riots linked to immigration enforcement. The piece notes violence during the unrest and references protest context.
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Storms Likely Across Eastern New Mexico This Week
National Weather Service forecasters warn of continued showers and thunderstorms in eastern New Mexico after noon. Severe weather risk remains lower than yesterday though large hail and damaging winds are possible. Temperatures may exceed 100 in Roswell as storms form over the Sacramento Mountains and move southeast toward Las Vegas burn scars and Ruidoso area.
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