Radio host Aragon launches bid to unseat Vasquez in NM district
Eddy Aragon a radio host and former Albuquerque mayoral candidate became the first Republican in 2026 to enter New Mexico 2nd District race against U S Representative Gabe Vasquez. He filed a statement of organization with the FEC on May 2 and plans to raise and spend campaign funds. Aragon cites immigration crime economy and health care as top issues and says a Las Vegas team will run his campaign. He defended hardline immigration actions and criticized Vasquez noting a recent federal Albuquerque operation with arrests tied to the Sinaloa cartel. Aragon studied at UNM and built a radio business before running for office previously in NM 1st District.
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Food safety tips for summer outdoor cooking
The USDA FSIS shared summer cooking safety guidance urging year round vigilance. Key steps include washing grill surfaces, carrying water and towels if no faucet, preheating to kill bacteria, preventing cross contamination by storing raw meats separately in coolers, and using separate utensils for raw and cooked foods.
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NMMI Alumna Delivers Leadership Speech At Commencement
Roswell Daily Record reports NMMI alumna spoke to both high school and junior college graduates in Pearson Auditorium. Major General Dustin Shultz, retired US Army, also addressed the summer class of 2025, recalling gritty early days and a shift from doubt to mission after discovering duty, honor and achievement at NMMI.
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Dusty” Shultz
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