Memorial Day Events Planned
America’s
at Memorial Day events around the state today.
Johnson Wins Nomination
It took two rounds of voting, but former New Mexico
in Orlando on Sunday. Andy Lyman, who covered the event in Florida, reports that Johnson and
the former Republican governor of Massachusetts, hope voters who are frustrated with their other candidate choices will give the third party a shot at the White House when they go to the polls this fall.
Sanders Hopeful He'll Win New Mexcio
Also on Sunday, Bernie Sanders talked to a KOB reporter about the possibility of returning to New Mexico before the state’s primary on June 7. He told Chris Ramirez that
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Who's Donating?
Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth’s data reporter, has been looking at donations to presidential candidates from New Mexico voters. So far, residents have contributed more than
. Fish also published a story on Roll Call about
between Donald Trump and Gov. Susana Martinez last week.
Driver's License Surge
The number of immigrants seeking driver’s licenses in New Mexico
of the year as lawmakers debated changes to a long-contested policy that allowed for those living in the country illegally to obtain licenses, according to a review by the Associated Press.
PARCC Opt-Outs Decline
There weren’t many large-scale demonstrations protesting the PARCC tests this year, and it turns out the number of
around the state, too.
Rookie Takes Checkered Flag
Race fans watched
on Sunday on fumes. Turns out his car ran out of fuel just before the checkered flag was dropped. Thank goodness for fumes. In fact, his Honda had to be topped up with fuel to make it to the celebration in Victory Circle.
Day Trippin'
If you have the holiday off, check out
for some fun new day-trip ideas.
Santa Fe Reporter