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Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the editor: Party politics vs. safe communities

by Kevin Hendricks August 10, 2026

Corrales' most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year's crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village's no-kill shelter.

Corrales, Elections & Politics

Corrales goes to the dogs (and roosters, cows and centipedes): 14 pets vie for mayor’s office

by Kevin Hendricks August 7, 2026

Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Sandoval County sheriff breaks ranks to endorse Republican successor

by Kevin Hendricks July 29, 2026

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD

by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

Candidates pose for a photo during the "Meet Your Candidates" forum at the Harding County Fairgrounds on July 26. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Small town, big ticket: Roy hosts nearly the entire GOP slate of candidates

by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Miyagishima bows out of gubernatorial race, throws support behind Gregg Hull

by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Tribal nations, Democratic Party win major redistricting ruling in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Gregg Hull talks with a voter during the primary election on June 2. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Rio Rancho’s Hull wins Republican nomination for governor, sets up fall race against Haaland

by Kevin Hendricks June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigns along Coors Blvd in Albuquerque’s westside Tuesday morning near the Andalucia Shopping Center. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

New Mexico voters reshape political landscape, set up fierce November battles

by Kevin Hendricks June 3, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigns along Coors Blvd in Albuquerque’s westside Tuesday morning near the Andalucia Shopping Center. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Election Day voting gets underway — here’s what you need to know

by Kevin Hendricks June 2, 2026June 2, 2026