SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former N.M. Sen. John Arthur Smith, who passed away on Oct. 7. Flags will be lowered from sunrise on Oct. 18 until sundown on Oct. 21.

Smith served the people of New Mexico for over three decades, representing District 35—which includes Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Sierra Counties—from 1989 until his retirement in 2020. As the longtime chairman of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee, he earned the respect of colleagues across the political spectrum, guiding the state’s fiscal policy with prudence and ensuring that funds were used wisely to benefit New...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren announced at an Oct. 15 press conference that he would terminate the authority over all projects and initiatives assigned to Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya.

He also addressed threats made against him and his staff by the “Recall Nygren” group.

Speaking to reporters, Nygren detailed reasons for his decision to curtail the Vice President’s duties, and the reasons Debbie Nez Manuel was fired as director of the Division of Human Resources. Once terminated, Nez-Manuel launched  the “Recall President Nygren” committee.

“Obviously, I'm demanding accountability with everyone in this administration, and that...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In a significant step toward enhancing the Navajo Nation’s judicial system, the Navajo Nation Law and Order Committee has unanimously recommended the permanent appointments of Judges Victor Clyde, Malcolm Laughing, and Letitia Stover as of Oct. 3. These judges, each having successfully completed their probationary terms, are now awaiting final approval from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren to become permanent members of the Navajo judiciary.

The recommendation follows a thorough review of each judge’s performance during their probationary period, during which they demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice and the values of the Navajo Nation. This...

The 2024 General Election is on Nov. 5, 2024. There are some key local elections on the ballot, along with who will become the 47th President of the U.S.

See below for important election dates and voting information.



KEY ELECTION DATES

Oct. 8: Early in-person absentee voting begins statewide. To file an in-person absentee ballot, visit the McKinley County Clerk’s Office. Online and mail-in voting will close on this day. However, anyone can still register to vote using same-day voter registration at any polling location.

Oct. 19: Expanded early voting begins in New Mexico.

Nov. 2: Early voting ends.

Nov. 5: Statewide primary election day. All absentee ballots must be in the...