New Mexico’s election has been ranked best in the nation according to a project by MIT. But there’s still room for improvement, according to Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. She spoke during an interim legislative meeting on Tuesday about presidential election results and recommendations going forward.

Election day is behind us and there were some surprises. New Mexico’s election results were mostly in line with expectations with a major exception – voters in most counties voted more red than they had in the past, even if not enough to significantly alter the outcomes. Are you hopeful or concerned about the implications of local or national results on life in New Mexico?

Former President Donald Trump traveled to New Mexico last Thursday in a final attempt to rally voters in the state. He focused the rally on Hispanic voters, but there were also a number of Native Americans at the event.

In the heart of Albuquerque, the longtime Democratic Senate District 15 seat is up for grabs between Republican candidate Craig Degenhardt and Democratic candidate Heather Berghmans.

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez is the only Democratic leader facing a challenge this election. Republican Bart Kinney is running a longshot campaign to oust the five-term lawmaker in a heavily Democratic district.

The last time a Democrat held the Rio Rancho area’s House District 23, it included Corrales. So, it was a lot bluer back then. After redistricting, voters overwhelmingly elected Republican Rep. Alan Martinez. Now, Democratic challenger Frank Smith is trying to flip the district back against the odds.

Longtime state Sen. Craig Brandt, the chamber's Republican whip, is facing a challenge from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who’s running as a candidate for change.

On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll explore climate issues as New Mexicans head to the polls in a year full of drought, wildfire, and sweltering heat. How is climate change affecting your vote?

In southwest New Mexico, the seat for House District 39 is heating up between incumbent Republican Luis Terrazas from Grant County and Democratic challenger Gabby Begay who is Navajo from Silver City.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Melanie Stansbury and Republican challenger Steve Jones have differing stances on the federal government’s role in resolving matters like pocketbook issues and abortion protections, and how Congress should go about it.