By Donovan Quintero, Published May 4th 2026 Navajo Times Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman met Saturday for the only debate of New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, drawing their clearest differences on environmental and energy issues while agreeing on much of an agenda that includes universal child care, expanded tax credits and resistance to federal immigration enforcement. The 90-minute debate, hosted by

By Clara Bates, The Santa Fe New Mexican Saturday, May 2, 2026 ALBUQUERQUE — The two Democratic candidates for New Mexico governor faced off in their only debate before the primary Saturday night. Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman clashed over a handful of environmental issues, with Haaland taking stronger stances against data centers, reuse of fracking wastewater and the proposed takeover of Public Service Company of New Mexico by the private equity giant Blackstone. Bregman, who

By Molly Taylor, CVNM Action Fund March 31, 2026 In late March, as New Mexico communities experienced record high temperatures and snow drought, the importance of protecting our environment was top of mind in Silver City. CVNM Action Fund hosted a community event at the Murray Hotel, a short distance from the state’s gateway to the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest and the nation’s first designated Gila Wilderness. Haaland speaks at CVNM Action Fund event in Silver City.

February 13, 2026 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today, Deb Haaland, released the following statement on Donald Trump’s decision to no longer regulate greenhouse gases and harm Americans’ health and environment: “Repealing the endangerment rule is nothing short of a travesty. This decision is about choosing profits over people. While Washington wants to sell out our planet and our people, New Mexico will move forward to protect our air, water, and landscapes when I’m Governor. “My re

February 12, 2026 LAS VEGAS, NM – Today, Deb Haaland, candidate for New Mexico governor, focused on FEMA, healthcare and education during tours at New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Community College in Las Vegas. During the tour at Highlands University, Haaland learned more about the FEMA funds that never came through for the school , which suffered damage during the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire in 2022. Highlands is just one case of many in which New Mexicans los