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Bregman would back ban on local immigrant detention centers, limit arrests of immigrants without other crimes

New Mexico Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman expressed opposition Friday to using state and local resources to enforce federal immigration law, unless it involves a criminal suspect who represents a serious threat to public safety.  Bregman, who is also the Bernalillo County district attorney, told New Mexico Political Report in a phone interview on […]

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Vasquez launches 2026 re-election campaign, emphasizes bipartisan record

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced his 2026 re-election bid over the weekend, touring his sprawling southern New Mexico and Westside Albuquerque district with campaign stops in Albuquerque’s West Side, Los Lunas, Truth or Consequences and Mesilla. The second-term Democrat, who represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, positioned himself as a bipartisan problem-solver focused on lowering […]