New Mexico State Government

On Thursday, the Albuquerque Journal held a debate between lieutenant governor candidates. It’s the closest thing voters will get to a gubernatorial debate after the Haaland campaign decided to suspend debate talks after months of back-and-forth.

The KUNM news team is launching a candidate guide to help our community stay informed about what's on the ballot, and it's informed by New Mexicans like you. KUNM’s Jeanette DeDios sat down to hear about what has been learned so far from you – our community.

Following a weekend of controversy after a new police report detailing an incident at a Chicago hotel, Representative Joseph Hernandez has dropped his bid for reelection.

A new report says 80% of disabled state workers have considered quitting because of difficulties receiving accommodations. The list of grievances including extreme wait times of more than a year, denials without engaging in the process, and inappropriate and discriminatory comments by supervisors.

The nation's largest public service employees union is rolling through Albuquerque as part of its national Staff the Front Lines bus tour. The AFSCME recruitment campaign is being held in over 20 cities this summer in response to what the union says is “chronic understaffing” in essential government positions nationwide. A local hiring event on Monday is part of the effort.

The Children's Hour, Sat 1/12 9a: What happens in the State Legislature? We'll talk with New Mexico State Representative Liz Thomson and the Wild Friends…