/tags/2022-election 2022 election en-US Copyright Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:13:28 GMT /local-news/2023-04-06/former-tv-weatherman-and-failed-nm-gov-candidate-sues-campaign-consultants-for-hurting-his-job-prospects Two-time Republican candidate for New Mexico office Mark Ronchetti hasn’t been heard from much since losing the governor’s race to Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. But now, the Santa Fe Reporter’s Andrew Oxford reports, the former TV meteorologist is involved in a lawsuit related to that 2022 campaign as well as his failed 2020 bid for U.S. Senate. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:13:28 GMT /local-news/2023-04-06/former-tv-weatherman-and-failed-nm-gov-candidate-sues-campaign-consultants-for-hurting-his-job-prospects Nash Jones /local-news/2022-11-09/unm-students-weigh-in-on-abortion-governors-race-and-voting-for-the-first-time These midterm elections saw a swell of support nationally for Democrats by younger voters. 91°µÍø's Jeanette DeDios talked to young voters at the University of New Mexico polling station to find out what issues brought them out. She sat down with News Director Megan Kamerick. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:20:16 GMT /local-news/2022-11-09/unm-students-weigh-in-on-abortion-governors-race-and-voting-for-the-first-time Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-10-19/ballot-initiative-could-allocate-more-funding-to-early-childhood-education-and-public-schools Voters in the November election will have the option to approve Constitutional Amendment 1, which would invest money from a state trust, in our youngest children and public school systems. The Land Grant Permanent Fund is the second wealthiest fund in the country and advocates have pushed for years to use more of the money to address New Mexico’s historically low child wellbeing rankings. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:42:45 GMT /local-news/2022-10-19/ballot-initiative-could-allocate-more-funding-to-early-childhood-education-and-public-schools Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2022-10-04/lets-talk-funding-early-childhood-programs For years advocates have sought a constitutional amendment that would allot more money to early childhood programs from a state permanent fund. This year the issue finally goes before voters in the November general election. Constitutional Amendment Number 1 would increase the distribution of money from the Land Grant Permanent Fund to pay for more early childhood education and to our public school systems. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:40:53 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2022-10-04/lets-talk-funding-early-childhood-programs Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-09-21/new-mexico-voters-can-apply-for-absentee-ballots-now-ahead-of-november-general-election In-person early voting for November elections begins October 11 in New Mexico. That’s also the first day absentee ballots can be mailed to voters who may be unwilling or unable to vote in person. 91°µÍø spoke with the Secretary of State’s office about options for getting your ballot counted. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:45:30 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/new-mexico-voters-can-apply-for-absentee-ballots-now-ahead-of-november-general-election Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-06-08/nm-officials-say-voter-turnout-was-low-and-theyre-pointing-fingers-at-misinformation-climate-change On June 7th, primary elections were held in New Mexico amid national concerns of low voter confidence and constant, false allegations of election fraud. Now, officials are saying voter turnout was low, but not as bad as the state's last primary election in 2018. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:57:06 GMT /local-news/2022-06-08/nm-officials-say-voter-turnout-was-low-and-theyre-pointing-fingers-at-misinformation-climate-change Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-05-31/state-launches-website-to-fact-check-election-misinformation With New Mexico’s 2022 primary election coming up next week, the Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday launched a website dedicated to fact-checking misinformation. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:12:41 GMT /local-news/2022-05-31/state-launches-website-to-fact-check-election-misinformation Nash Jones /local-news/2022-05-28/some-nm-voters-to-cast-primary-ballots-for-new-districts With the 2022 New Mexico primary approaching on June 7, early voting is underway. It's the first election since state lawmakers redrew voting districts for the U.S. House, state Legislature and Public Education Commission last year. Sat, 28 May 2022 19:18:13 GMT /local-news/2022-05-28/some-nm-voters-to-cast-primary-ballots-for-new-districts Nash Jones