New Mexico
New Mexico voters split on impact of Trump’s conviction – NM Political Report
It’s not clear how the recent conviction of Donald Trump for multiple felonies will impact the vote in New Mexico. In a poll commissioned by NM Political Report, 38 percent said the conviction would not make any difference, while 35 percent said it would make them less likely to vote for him and another 24 […]
It’s not clear how the recent conviction of Donald Trump for multiple felonies will impact the vote in New Mexico.
In a poll commissioned by NM Political Report, 38 percent said the conviction would not make any difference, while 35 percent said it would make them less likely to vote for him and another 24 said it would make them more likely to vote for him.
The Public Policy Polling took place two weeks after a New York jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts related to hush payment used to pay an adult actress from saying she had an affair with Trump ahead of the 2016 elections.
The impact may be minimal because those who said it would make them more likely to vote for Trump or that it would make no different were most likely to be those who said they voted for Trump in 2020; just 3 percent of those who said they voted for Trump in 2020 said they would be less likely to vote for Trump because of the conviction compared to 47 percent who said it would make them more likely to vote for him, while 43 percent said it would not make a difference. Meanwhile, only 6 percent of those who said they voted for Joe Biden said they would be more likely to vote for Trump because of the conviction, while 61 percent said it would make them less likely to vote for Trump and 32 percent said it would not make a difference.
Public Policy Polling polled 555 New Mexico voters on June 13 and 14 by landline and text messages. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent, which means any topline result could be 4.2 percent lower or higher. Subgroups have higher margins of error. Percentages may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
New Mexico
New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) – The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue to recommend the full schedule of childhood vaccines.
State officials announced the move Tuesday, directly defying a new federal policy that scaled back routine immunization guidance.
The announcement comes after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children.
The New Mexico Department of Health stated the federal changes were “not based on new scientific evidence or safety data.”
“New Mexico will not follow the federal government in walking away from decades of proven public health practice,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “Our recommendations remain unchanged.”
State health officials sought to reassure parents, emphasizing that vaccines remain widely available and covered by insurance.
“We know this is confusing for parents, but the science is clear: vaccines are safe, effective, and save children’s lives,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH.
All childhood vaccinations will continue to be covered under programs like Medicaid and the federal Vaccines for Children Program.
The state encourages parents to consult their healthcare providers using the American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule.
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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor
SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.
Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.
“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”
A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.
Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.
Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.
Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.
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