Dolores Huerta's legacy
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Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.
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A New Mexico sPlus, immigrant advocates and law enforcement officials told lawmakers the state needs to standardized and streamline the process for getting visas to undocumented immigrants who have been victims of violent crimes, which they say will help with police investigations and prosecutions.
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The grand opening of Raices Sagradas Community Farm in Albuquerque’s South Valley on Oct. 24 marked the culmination of years of work and planning. Operating on a property that was once an illegal dumping ground, the farm is designed for long-term climate resilience and community education.
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State Treasurer Race
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Candidate's websiteJames Ellison is the Republican candidate for State Treasurer, challenging incumbent Democrat Laura Montoya. -
Candidate's websiteDemocrat Laura Montoya is running for a second term as New Mexico State Treasurer.
The Race for Governor
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Susan Montoya Bryan/APWith Michelle Lujan Grisham being termed-limited, two candidates are vying to be the next governor of New Mexico. Republican Gregg Hull was mayor of Rio Rancho for 12 years. He tells KUNM that sets him up well to lead the state, especially since he focused on building up the city’s water infrastructure. Hull says he wants to use the state’s robust revenues to address water issues around New Mexico. -
Susan Montoya Bryan/APFor the first time in 8 years, New Mexicans will be choosing a new governor on November 3rd. Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland from Laguna Pueblo served in the U.S. Congress and then as Interior Secretary. She told KUNM she would continue to support public education through the state’s oil and gas revenue.
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Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation’s fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase “Sí, se puede!” that became a widespread rallying cry, has died. -
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