The one and only agreed-upon general election debate in New Mexico’s open race for governor ended up being a political spectacle with a hefty dose of intrigue.

With election day less than three weeks away, knowing who and what will be on your ballot is key to making informed decisions. In addition to choosing which candidates to vote for, New Mexicans will also decide whether state legislators, who currently work for free, should be paid during the legislative session. New Mexico remains the only legislature in the country that does not give its lawmakers a salary.

Evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare and his wife, Valerie Woods, will discuss their research on the evolution of cognition and cooperation in dogs and the human-animal bond.