Yvette Herrell, a former state legislator, was appointed by the president in June to be an assistant secretary for congressional relations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She has not yet been confirmed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, where her nomination was sent. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is a member of that committee. Herrell … Read More
Press Release: NM ABQ Residents express strong discontent with Mayor Tim Keller’s Leadership, Signal desire to change, Survey finds
Albuquerque, NM, A recent survey conducted from July 8 to July 12, 2025, reveals significant dissatisfaction among Albuquerque voters with the direction of the city under Mayor Tim Keller’s leadership. The poll included 529 likely 2025 Albuquerque election voters. The survey results indicate that a substantial 64% of respondents disagree with the statement, “I am happy with the direction the … Read More
New Mexico’s Crime Crisis: Who Owns It?
Most New Mexicans can agree on one thing: our state is grappling with a severe and escalating crime crisis. From Albuquerque to smaller rural communities, the impacts of rising violence and lawlessness are being felt across every corner of New Mexico. This crisis isn’t happening in a vacuum—it’s been fueled by a combination of problematic policies and systemic failures. Open … Read More
GOP U.S. Senate candidate for New Mexico: The southern border is ‘lawless and out of control’
POLITICS Nella Domenici NM Political Candidate | Nella for Senate Official page By New Mexico Sun, Mar 29, 2024 U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici (R) said in a post on X that the southern border is “lawless and out of control.” Domenici’s statement was in response to a video that shows a group of people illegally entering El Paso and knocking down … Read More
OPINION: Charter schools offer hope and opportunity in lower-income neighborhoods
A dear friend of mine has a standard question for his friends complaining about the state of education in New Mexico. He asks, “what are you going to do about it?” Well, my wife Nella Domenici and I are doing something about it. We believe this is the social justice issue of our time — the lack of educational preparedness … Read More
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Veteran leader Myles Culbertson spearheads Convention of States Movement in New Mexico
Myles Culbertson | culbertson-partners.com By Paige Wagenknecht Mar 15, 2024 Myles Culbertson, a seasoned figure in various fields including ranching, banking, and law enforcement, has taken the helm as the State Director of the Convention of States Action New Mexico (COSNM). Culbertson’s diverse background, which spans executive roles in state agencies and private sector ventures, uniquely positions him to drive the … Read More
Juan Garcia championing America-first grassroots advocacy organization
Juan Garcia, Chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action | conservativesinaction.org By New Mexico Sun Feb 17, 2024 Chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), Juan Garcia, said that his organization’s mission is to educate citizens “so they can engage and effect reform or change on the local level.” Garcia’s involvement with CCIA began with the Hispanic … Read More
New Mexico State Rep. Christine Chandler
(Pictured left) & Ramona Goolsby | Facebook | Provided Photo By New Mexico Sun Report Feb 17, 2024 During its public hearings on gun-related bills, the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee faced criticism over alleged participation restrictions last month. If passed, House Bill 27 would allow law enforcement to petition for red flag orders without credible information from reporting parties … Read More
