Cindy Nava

Freshman state Senator Cindy Nava has been nominated for political rising star by EMILYs List, but also had a successful run at the Roundhouse this session. KUNM talked with Nava about her strategy for this session and which of her bills were successful.

The KUNM news team looks back at their favorite stories of 2024

The Senate District 9 seat, which covers Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, is up for grabs after the incumbent Democrat, Brenda McKenna, decided not to run again.

A former DACA recipient is running for the state legislature in New Mexico. Democrat Cindy Nava could be one of the first people elected to public office who benefited from the program that gives federal protection for children who were brought to the country illegally.