#NM is reinstating an interview requirement for food and cash assistance recipients. Some advocates say the requirement is burdensome and unnecessary in a state with the nation's highest percentage of SNAP recipients: abqjournal.com/news/nm-to-fol… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Free rides to the Roundhouse: Of the 85 incumbent #NM legislators seeking re-election in November, a total of 51 are running unopposed. That’s prompted lawmakers to express both relief and concern: abqjournal.com/election/with-… via Albuquerque Journal #nmleg #nmpol

A 12-day #NM human trafficking operation yielded 16 arrests and the rescue of more than 90 migrants. But top state law enforcement officials said the fight to disrupt cartel activity along the border is far from over: abqjournal.com/news/human-tra… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

The #NM Senate race between incumbent Martin Heinrich and Nella Domenici is heating up, with abortion at the forefront. The two campaigns recently exchanged testy letters over a TV advertisement: abqjournal.com/news/nella-dom… via Albuquerque Journal Cathy Cook #nmpol

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Rob Black of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce as #NM economic development secretary. Black said he doesn't think past lobbying against minimum wage and paid leave bills will hurt his confirmation chances: abqjournal.com/business/gover… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Reports of a shooter at the Santa Fe Plaza on the last day of the annual Fiestas. Santa Fe PD say a suspect in custody but few additional details available at this time.

#NM's child welfare agency has seen its liability premiums rise, after paying $13.8 million this year in settlements for failing to protect abused or neglected children. Latest settlements stem from foster parent molestation case: abqjournal.com/news/cyfd-civi… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Breaking: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Mariana Padilla as next #NM Public Education Department secretary. Padilla, who has been director of state children's cabinet, takes over for Arsenio Romero, who recently resigned amid NMSU president intrigue. #nmpol #nmleg

Full story: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham did not have to look far to find her fifth #NM public education secretary since 2019, appointing former teacher Mariana Padilla to the high-profile post. Can Padilla provide some stability?: abqjournal.com/news/governor-… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

With Election Day nearing, outside groups are spending big on #NM legislative races. Chevron has given more than $1.1 million in campaign contributions to more than 90 candidates and political committees in current election cycle: abqjournal.com/election/outsi… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Despite increased spending in recent years, #NM's repeat child maltreatment rates have increased and staff turnover rates remain above national averages. One lawmaker described the situation as "shameful": abqjournal.com/news/after-inc… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Another cabinet secretary in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration is heading for the exits. Aging and Long-Term Services Secretary Jen Schroer stepped down today, according to the Governor's Office: abqjournal.com/news/nm-aging-… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Journal Poll: Kamala Harris holds a comfortable lead over Donald Trump in #NM, with less than two months to go until Election Day. Strong support among women, Hispanic voters key to vice president’s 10 percentage point advantage: abqjournal.com/election/journ… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Journal Poll: Martin Heinrich appears on track to win election to a third term in the U.S. Senate, as he holds double-digit lead over Republican challenger Nella Domenici in race that’s featured hard-hitting attack ads: abqjournal.com/news/journal-p… via Albuquerque Journal Cathy Cook #nmpol

Journal Poll: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's job approval rating is declining as she nears the halfway point of her second term. About 45% of voters surveyed said they approve of MLG's job performance -- down from 59% four years ago: abqjournal.com/news/journal-p… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

One week after being appointed to oversee #NM’s public education system, Mariana Padilla pledged to stay on the job through the end of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s second term in office, saying, “I will be here until the end”: abqjournal.com/news/newly-app… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

House Speaker Javier Martínez signaled bills calling for outside oversight of #NM’s troubled child welfare agency will be brought back during upcoming session, regardless of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s opposition to idea: abqjournal.com/news/house-spe… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol #nmleg

Journal Poll: An overwhelming majority of #NM voters support setting a minimum age of 21 to buy AR-15-style rifles, but voters are more divided on question of whether to ban such weapons: abqjournal.com/news/journal-p… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

We just wrapped up a week of polling on 2024 races and key issues facing #NM. Lots of interesting findings to ponder, regardless of your political persuasion. You can find links to all the poll stories here: abqjournal.com/news/journal-p… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

The #NM Supreme Court will hear arguments tomorrow in case that hinges on whether a county missed deadline to approve hospital mill levy for the Nov. 5 ballot. It also features a state senator and the state’s top election official: abqjournal.com/election/secre… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol