/tags/fair-districts-for-new-mexico Fair Districts for New Mexico en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:11:43 GMT /local-news/2025-02-11/fourth-attempt-to-take-redistricting-away-from-nm-lawmakers-would-leave-them-with-congressional-map A push to take the job of drawing voting districts away from state lawmakers and give it to an independent commission has failed to pass in every legislative session since New Mexico redrew its maps in 2021. A joint resolution introduced Monday again seeks the change for state offices, but would leave the power to redraw the U.S. House map in the hands of legislators. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:11:43 GMT /local-news/2025-02-11/fourth-attempt-to-take-redistricting-away-from-nm-lawmakers-would-leave-them-with-congressional-map Nash Jones /local-news/2023-07-07/advocates-say-courts-redistricting-decision-is-a-victory-for-all-voters-not-just-nm-gop The New Mexico Supreme Court this week sided with the state Republican Party in allowing its lawsuit alleging Democrats politically gerrymandered the new congressional map to be heard in district court. While it may look like a victory for the GOP, nonpartisan advocates for fair redistricting say it’s actually a win for all New Mexicans. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:46:22 GMT /local-news/2023-07-07/advocates-say-courts-redistricting-decision-is-a-victory-for-all-voters-not-just-nm-gop Nash Jones /local-news/2022-12-19/lawmakers-to-consider-taking-redistricting-out-of-their-own-hands A bill that aims to establish an independent redistricting commission to limit lawmakers’ role in drawing their own maps is expected to be introduced next month. Its sponsor, Rep. Natalie Figueroa, says it’s a necessary next step in removing politics from New Mexico’s process. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:25:46 GMT /local-news/2022-12-19/lawmakers-to-consider-taking-redistricting-out-of-their-own-hands Nash Jones /local-news/2022-11-23/dem-control-of-nm-house-goes-unchanged-but-redistricting-process-may-not The election of all 70 seats in the New Mexico House was the first go around for a new district map. While Democratic control of the House will remain the same, the redistricting process may not. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:36:31 GMT /local-news/2022-11-23/dem-control-of-nm-house-goes-unchanged-but-redistricting-process-may-not Nash Jones /local-news/2022-01-04/watchdog-group-wants-independent-commission-to-have-final-say-in-redistricting The special legislative session focused on redrawing the state’s voting maps ended last month. 91°µÍø’s Nash Jones spoke with Kathleen Burke, program coordinator of Fair Districts for New Mexico, to hear how the watchdog group thought the process went this time around and where the state’s effort stands today. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:42:58 GMT /local-news/2022-01-04/watchdog-group-wants-independent-commission-to-have-final-say-in-redistricting Nash Jones /local-news/2021-09-27/lets-talk-redistricting-in-new-mexico Let’s Talk New Mexico 9/30 8am: The once-in-a-decade redistricting process is underway in New Mexico. Lines are being redrawn for the U.S. House, state… Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:09:29 GMT /local-news/2021-09-27/lets-talk-redistricting-in-new-mexico Nash Jones /local-news/2021-08-24/new-census-data-hits-just-in-time-for-redrawing-district-maps Earlier this month, 91°µÍø reported about an online portal, Districtr, where New Mexicans can draw and submit their own maps to the Citizen Redistricting… Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:01:29 GMT /local-news/2021-08-24/new-census-data-hits-just-in-time-for-redrawing-district-maps Nash Jones