Morgan Lee, Associated Press – SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An advisory panel to the Legislature on political redistricting on Wednesday advanced three proposals for overhauling district boundaries in New Mexico’s Democrat-dominated House of Representatives, with special deference to Native American communities. [READ MORE]
News: Pueblo map seeks to spread power, but Republicans fear loss of New Mexico House seat10/13/2021
Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico In Depth – New Mexico’s inaugural use of a nonpartisan committee in the once-a-decade political tradition that will reshape state elections for the next 10 years could mark a milestone Friday. [READ MORE]
Walt Rubel, KRWG – Commentary: Democrats in the New Mexico Legislature will soon have to choose between good government and good politics. [READ MORE]
Alex Ross, Roswell Daily Record – A proposal that would divide southeastern New Mexico counties among three congressional districts sparked ample discussion last week when the state’s redistricting committee visited Roswell. [READ MORE]
Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican – A state watchdog group is raising concerns about the practice of offering $50 stipends to get people to attend and testify at statewide redistricting committee meetings. [READ MORE]
Opinion: Though early in the redistricting process, advocating for the rural voters happens now10/10/2021
Dale Janway, Mayor, City of Carlsbad – Several weeks ago, we promised to keep you updated on the ongoing congressional redistricting effort. One ongoing concern has been over a likely attempt to dilute the Second Congressional District (where we live) in proposals of new maps. It’s still early in the redistricting process, but we must remain alert to what is being discussed. [READ MORE]
Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal – SANTA FE – A proposal to redraw New Mexico’s congressional map by establishing a new district with a strong Hispanic majority is generating both vocal support and accusations of gerrymandering. [READ MORE]
Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican — Fair. Open. Transparent. The terms monitors have used to describe New Mexico’s decennial redistricting process — a usually contentious effort that regularly has spurred lawsuits since the 1970s — are signs of a positive outlook so far for this year’s system of redrawing political district boundaries. [READ MORE]
Alex Ross, Roswell Daily Record -- The independent panel that takes recommendations and proposals about how New Mexico’s political maps should be redefined will hold their second and final public meeting in Roswell this coming week. [READ MORE]
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