State lawmakers passed House Memorial 2 during the 2026 legislative session, leading to formation of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force.
Thirteenth District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, May 27, blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for reelection to the District 2 seat on the Otero County Commission.
I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.