By Julia Goldberg | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning, everyone. It’s Wednesday. Yesterday’s heavy rainfall prompted flash flood warnings across the state, road closures and, in Doña Ana County, evacuations due to flooding and threats to McLeod Dam (most of which had been lifted as of early this morning). The National Weather Service forecasts periods of rain today for northeast and north central portions of the state, with a moderate risk for excessive rainfall in the far northeast. In addition to this weather report, we’ve got news from the campaign trail and more below and online at sourcenm.com. Thanks for being here.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) is running for re-election to a third term against Republican Greg Cunningham, right, a former Albuquerque Police Department detective, to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. (Courtesy photos)
New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, Congressional District 2
The race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District regularly constitutes one of the most competitive and closely watched in the country. This year has heightened stakes as Democrats seek to retain the seat in their push to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Source’s Patrick Lohmann spoke with incumbent U.S. Rep. Democrat Gabe Vasquez and his challenger, Republican and former U.S. Marine and Albuquerque police detective Greg Cunningham as part of Source’s ongoing election coverage.
Administrators, scientists and farmers briefed lawmakers on the interim Water and Natural Resources Committee this week regarding the success of funding aimed at helping farmers and ranchers upgrade water conservation infrastructure, and asked for more money for future funding cycles. (Photo by Patrick Lohmann/Source NM)
Water conservation program officials ask New Mexico lawmakers to boost funding amid drought
State funding aimed at helping farmers and ranchers implement water conservation techniques is helping address a variety of drought-related problems, administrators, scientists and farmers told New Mexico lawmakers this week. Source’s Matthew Mondschein reports on the program and its progress.
Republican Ramona Goolsby, left, is running against Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, a Democrat, in the Nov. 3, 2026, race for New Mexico secretary of state. (Courtesy photos)
New Mexico Election 2026: Secretary of State
The Nov. 3 general election features a race between Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin and Republican Ramona Goolsby, a longtime rancher and nurse practitioner. Source’s Patrick Lohmann spoke with both about a range of topics, including voter rolls, mail-in ballots and the office’s budget.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, both New Mexico Democrats, on Monday announced $10 million in federal funding to repair the US285 Relief Route used to transport nuclear materials to the federal Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad. (Photo courtesy Department of Energy).
New Mexico federal delegation announces $10M for ‘relief route’ repairs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, both New Mexico Democrats, this week announced $10 million in federal funding to repair the US285 Relief Route used to transport nuclear materials to the federal Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad.
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