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Oil and Gas Donations Shifting Away From Republicans in New Mexico

Contributions rise for Democrats as Legislature debates industry regulation.

Capital & Main · Feb 15, 2024

Mark Z. Barabak: The abortion issue hurt Republicans in 2022. So why would they double down in 2024?

At a recent gathering in Orange County, California, Republican leaders did something strange: They effectively urged the party's candidates to charge headlong into a political buzz saw.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023

New Mexico votes for governor on concerns of crime, abortion

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is seeking a second term in Tuesday’s election on promises to defend access to abortion and sustain social spending as Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti urges new approaches to crime and the economy

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

DeSantis campaigns in New Mexico as GOP makes bold governor bet

The state is one of the GOP's best opportunities to flip a Democratic governorship.

Axios · Aug 14, 2022

Mark Z. Barabak: On abortion, New Mexico Republican shows GOP's strategy to neutralize issue — paint Democrats as extreme

Mark Ronchetti, a former TV weatherman, knows which way the wind blows.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2022

GOP taps seasoned broadcaster for New Mexico governor race

Republicans have picked a seasoned TV broadcaster to take on New Mexico’s incumbent Democratic governor

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

5 GOP contenders compete to take on New Mexico governor

The state has some of the strictest public health mandates in the country. Five Republicans head into Tuesday's primary election hoping to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November.

WEKU · Jun 7, 2022

5 Republicans vie for governor in New Mexico primary

Republican voters are choosing a nominee for New Mexico governor from a field of five candidates

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022