AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Mexico Politics: Deb Haaland defeated Gregg Hull to become New Mexico’s next governor and the first Native American woman elected governor in the U.S. Democrats also swept major statewide races and expanded their state House supermajority. Voters approved paying state lawmakers and backed bonds for San Juan College, libraries and senior facilities. Local Taxes: Taos voters narrowly approved a 0.25% gross receipts tax increase for economic development; Angel Fire voters approved a similar measure, according to unofficial results. Flood Recovery: New Mexico is seeking a federal disaster declaration after severe flooding damaged homes and roads. On the Navajo Nation, residents drove mud-covered trucks—and even tractors—to reach polling sites after flood damage washed out roads and displaced families. Election Turnout: Despite the disruptions, Navajo voters turned out across the reservation, including in parts of New Mexico.
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