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The lieutenant governor has both executive and legislative roles. Lieutenant governors are second-in-command and stand in for governors during their absences. The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the New Mexico State Senate, overseeing the body’s business during the legislative session and determining issues of decorum or rules. The lieutenant governor holds a tie-breaker vote, according to the state Constitution, but only in the Senate.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

A worker walks between cheese processing tanks at a Southwest Cheese plant / Presentation to NM Legislature, 2016

Cheese plant gas leak hospitalizes 14 workers

by Josh Lee, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Photo of the State Capitol aka Roundhouse

Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Union officials announced Friday that grocery workers across New Mexico have ratified new four-year contracts with Albertsons and Smith's Food and Drug Stores, securing wage increases and stronger benefits.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico grocery workers win wage increases, better benefits in new contracts

by nm.news July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

A man crosses the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack which was partially destroyed after the flood, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Deb Haaland

Moriarty, New Mexico, nm.news, Politics & Elections, Torrance County

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025September 25, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy who were swept away at an RV park. The Rio Ruidoso reached a record 20.24 feet, 5 feet higher than the previous record set just last year.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025