AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Mexico Politics: Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, beating Sam Bregman with about 72% of the vote, setting up a November showdown with Republican Gregg Hull, who clinched the GOP nomination in a three-way race. Election Administration: Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver called New Mexico’s first-ever semi-open primary a success, citing higher turnout and more than 37,600 independent voters casting ballots without switching party registration. Public Safety: State Police announced June sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols across New Mexico counties, including registration, insurance, and driver’s license checks. Healthcare Watch: CMS data show mixed nursing-home performance across the state: Red Rocks Care Center (McKinley) and Belen Meadows (Valencia) earned 4-star overall ratings in Q1 2026, while Santa Fe Care Center (Santa Fe) scored 1 and Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation (Eddy) scored 1. Local Government & Infrastructure: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority approved an $18.7 million budget adjustment to finish large-diameter pipe work, supported by a $77 million Bureau of Reclamation grant. Courts & Accountability: New Mexico Highlands University President Neil Woolf sued the university, alleging regents chair Frank Sanchez directed him to redirect $600,000 in state funds to a contractor friend.
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