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Author Archives: Alex Ross

Alex Ross is a senior politics and legislative reporter for the New Mexico Political Report. He began his career in daily journalism in Montana and previously worked as a breaking news and politics reporter for the Roswell Daily Record and as the Roswell Bureau Chief for KOB.

Jose Orozco
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

By Alex Ross  — A third Republican has joined the field of contenders vying to take on Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) next year in a key congressional swing district.  Records from the Federal Election Commission show that on Oct. 16, Jose Orozco of Albuquerque filed a statement of candidacy to run for the Republican nomination […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Pictorial view of the HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy

Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Gregory Cunningham is mulling a run for the Republican nomination to take on Vasquez in 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Greg Cunningham enters race for Congress in CD2, covering southern NM and ABQ’s Westside

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 3, 2025

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