92.6 F
Artesia
Friday, July 26, 2024
HomeNewsPolitics

Politics

Daughter of former GOP senator Pete Domenici seeks to take on Heinrich

ROSWELL — The daughter of the last Republican to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate is looking to follow in her father’s footsteps. Nella...

Caprilozzi announces candidacy for municipal judge

Alex Caprilozzi of Artesia has announced his candidacy for the office of municipal judge. Caprilozzi relocated to Artesia six years ago from Central New York...

Representative Jim Townsend elected House Minority Whip

This early news from the session comes from the House GOP: Former House Republican Leader, Jim Townsend (R-Chaves, Eddy & Otero), was nominated and elected...

NM lawmaker wants drug prices made public

SANTA FE — A New Mexico lawmaker wants companies who make and sell prescription drugs to be more open about how much money they’re...

Eddy County Commission members preparing for upcoming legislative session

The upcoming legislative session was the theme of the Eddy County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Eddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales shared a legislative...

Likely major issues for upcoming legislative session: Gun control, education, health care

Reader: Don’t forget to remember -- as you follow the upcoming 30-day session -- that (1) this is an election year; (2) there is,...

New Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production

SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico's governor is proposing a nearly 10% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year to shore up...

Must read