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New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District
New Mexico's 3rd congressional district serves the northern half of New Mexico, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. The district has a significant Native American presence, encompassing most of the New Mexico portion of the Navajo Nation, situated in the northwest corner of the state, and most of the Puebloan peoples reservations. The current Representative is Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez. History The district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after the 1980 census. Ben Ray Luján, who was elected to the seat in 2008, ran successfully for the United States Senate in 2020, leaving the seat open. Democratic nominee Teresa Leger Fernandez defeated Republican Alexis Johnson in the 2020 general election. Historical district boundaries Recent election results from statewide races Composition For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Mexico State Road 3
New Mexico State Road 3 (NM 3) is a north-south state highway in the state of New Mexico. NM 3's southern terminus is at U.S. Route 54 (US 54) in the small town of Duran, and the northern terminus is at Frontage Road 2116 (FR 2116) north of Ribera. Route description NM 3 begins at its intersection with US 54 in the unincorporated community of Duran. The road travels first in a northwest and then a primarily northern direction for about until its junction with US 285 and US 60 in Encino. The road then continues north for through largely uninhabited areas to its junction with Interstate 40 (I-40). It then continues in a generally northern direction past exit 323 on I-25 to its northern terminus at FR 2116 north of Ribera. This segment passes through Villanueva State Park, where the road briefly follows the Pecos River. History Major intersections See also * List of state roads in New Mexico References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 United States Presidential Election In New Mexico
The 2008 United States presidential election in New Mexico took place on November 4, 2008. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the United States Electoral College, Electoral College, who voted for President of the United States, president and Vice President of the United States, vice president. New Mexico was won by the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, by a 15.13% margin of victory; Obama took 56.91% of the vote while his Republican Party (United States), Republican opponent, Senator John McCain of Arizona, took 41.78%. Prior to the election, all 17 news organizations considered this a state Obama would win, or otherwise considered it as a safe Red states and blue states, blue state. Due to the extremely narrow margins of victory in the previous two presidential elections (less than 1% in 2004 United States presidential election in New Mexico, 2004 and less than 0.1% in 2000 United States presidential electio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Heinrich
Martin Trevor Heinrich ( ; born October 17, 1971) is an American businessman and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Mexico, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Heinrich served as the U.S. representative from from 2009 to 2013. He and fellow Senator Ben Ray Luján are the co-deans of New Mexico's congressional delegation. Born in Fallon, Nevada, Heinrich lived much of his adulthood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains a residence there along with his work residence in Silver Spring, Maryland. From 2004 to 2008, he served on the Albuquerque City Council, representing the 6th district. Heinrich was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 and reelected in 2010. In lieu of running for a third term in the House, Heinrich ran for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman in the 2012 election and defeated Republican Heather Wilson, 51%–45%. He was reelected in 2018 and 2024. Since t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 United States Senate Election In New Mexico
The 2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 United States presidential election, 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, House of Representatives as well as various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman decided to retire instead of running for reelection to a sixth term. Democratic U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich won the open seat. Background Incumbent Jeff Bingaman won re-election to a fifth term with 70.61% of the vote against Allen McCulloch in the United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2006, 2006 U.S. senatorial election in New Mexico. Democratic primary Candidates Declared * Hector Balderas, state auditor * Martin Heinrich, U.S. Representative Withdrew * Martin Chávez, former Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albuquerque mayor and 1998 New Mexico gubernatorial electi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 United States Presidential Election In New Mexico
The 2012 United States presidential election in New Mexico took place on November 6, 2012, as part of the 2012 United States presidential election in which all 50 states plus the Washington, D.C., District of Columbia participated. This was the 25th U.S. presidential election in which New Mexico participated. New Mexico voters chose five electors to represent them in the United States Electoral College, Electoral College via a popular vote pitting incumbent Democratic Party (United States), Democratic President of the United States, President Barack Obama and his running mate, Vice President of the United States, Vice President Joe Biden, against Republican Party (United States), Republican challenger and former Governor of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate, United States House of Representatives, Congressman Paul Ryan. Prior to the election, 17 news organizations considered this a state Obama would win, or otherwise considered as a safe R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Balderas
Hector Hugo Balderas Jr. (born August 16, 1973) is a distinguished lawyer, executive leader, and public servant who has dedicated his career to advancing justice, accountability, and educational opportunity in New Mexico. A trailblazing Hispanic leader, Balderas has broken barriers in public service, becoming one of the most prominent Hispanic voices in the state’s history. Currently serving as the President of Northern New Mexico College, he has previously held key statewide leadership roles, including New Mexico Attorney General (2015–2022), State Auditor (2007–2014), and State Representative (2005 - 2006). Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his commitment to government transparency, corporate accountability, and legal reform. A relentless advocate for consumers, he has fought to protect families from corporate misconduct, rooted out public corruption, and championed policies that strengthen communities and promote equitable access to education. In 2014, Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James B
James may refer to: People * James (given name) * James (surname) * James (musician), aka Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, (born 1964), Bollywood musician * James, brother of Jesus * King James (other), various kings named James * Prince James (other) * Saint James (other) Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Film and television * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * "James", a television episode of ''Adventure Time'' Music * James (band), a band from Manchester ** ''James'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary King (politician)
Gary Kenneth King (born September 29, 1954) is an American lawyer, politician, and energy consultant who served as the 30th attorney general of New Mexico from January 1, 2007, to January 1, 2015. King previously served as an advisor in the United States Department of Energy, a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, and the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor in the 2014 election. Early life and education King is the son of Bruce King, a three-time Governor of New Mexico, and Alice M. King (née Martin), the former First Lady of New Mexico. He attended New Mexico State University and obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1976. He received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from University of Colorado, Boulder in 1980. He then attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, where earned a Juris Doctor. Career In 1984, King formed the law firm of King and Stanley in Moriarty, New Mexico; in 1990, he assumed the position of Corporate General Couns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianna Duran
Dianna Duran (born July 26, 1956) is an American politician who served as the 24th Secretary of State of New Mexico. A Republican, she was the first member of her party in 80 years to serve in the position. On October 22, 2015, she resigned her position amid a corruption and campaign law investigation. She subsequently pleaded guilty to six of 65 fraud and embezzlement charges against her as part of an agreement reached with the Attorney General of New Mexico. Duran was sentenced to 30 days in jail and began her sentence on December 18, 2015. She was previously a New Mexico State Senator from District 40, first elected in 1992. Family Duran began her political career as a deputy county clerk in Otero County and served from 1988 to 1992 as Otero County Clerk. In 1993, she became a member of the New Mexico Senate and remained there until 2010, when she won election as Secretary of State Duran, a New Mexico native and resident of Tularosa, New Mexico, is married to Leo Barra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 New Mexico Elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of New Mexico on November 2, 2010. All of New Mexico's executive officers were up for election as well all of New Mexico's three seats in the United States House of Representatives. Partisan primary, Primary elections were held on June 1, 2010. Governor and Lieutenant Governor Incumbent Governor Bill Richardson (D) was term-limited and thus cannot run to a third consecutive term. The primaries were won by the Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish in the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic side and by the district attorney Susana Martinez in the Republican Party (United States), Republican side. Attorney General Incumbent Attorney General Gary King (politician), Gary King won a second term in office, defeating Republican Matthew E. Chandler. Secretary of State Incumbent Secretary of State Mary Herrera (D) ran for a second term in office, but was defeated by the Republican Dianna Duran. In March of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susana Martinez
Susana Martinez (born July 14, 1959) is an American politician and attorney who served as List of governors of New Mexico, 31st governor of New Mexico from 2011 to 2019. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, she served as chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) from 2015 to 2016. She was the first female Governor of New Mexico, and the first List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States, Hispanic female governor in the United States. Born in El Paso, Texas, Martinez is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. After being admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico, she began her prosecuting career in 1986 as an Assistant District Attorney for the Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 3rd Judicial District of New Mexico, based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Las Cruces. She was appointed Deputy District Attorney in 1992. She joined the Republican Party and ran for District Attorney in 1996, serving three terms, from 1997 to 2011. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 New Mexico Gubernatorial Election
The 2010 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Governor of New Mexico, governor Bill Richardson was Term limits in the United States, term limited and could not seek a third consecutive term. On June 1, 2010, the Republicans nominated Susana Martínez, the district attorney for Doña Ana County, New Mexico, and the Democrats nominated Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish. While it was initially thought that Richardson would resign early to become United States Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Commerce in the Obama administration, Richardson withdrew from the position due to allegations of corruption that were later cleared and he remained governor until the conclusion of his term. Susana Martínez won the election on November 2, 2010, and became New Mexico's Women in government, first elected female governor, as well as the first Latin Americans, Latina governor of any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
