Early voting for CD 1 Special Election begins tomorrow!

Expanded early voting locations will open across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County on Saturday, May 15th for the first Congressional District Special Election. Voters in the center of the state will…

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CD 1 Special Election Information

Election day for Congressional District 1 is rapidly approaching and NMBC wants to make sure you're prepared to cast your vote either in person or by absentee ballot. In person…

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What is Gerrymandering?

In light of NM House Speaker Brian Egolf's recent comments on Gerrymandering, NMBC wanted to go deeper and provide New Mexicans an honest look at what the term means and…

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2020 General Election Information and Resources

2020 Election Information and Resources New Mexico Business Coalition is recognized across the state as a bold voice for businesses and common sense legislation that benefits all New Mexicans. Our…

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Potential Deceased Voter Caught by San Juan Co. Clerk Safeguards

An absentee ballot request for a deceased San Juan County resident was caught by election safeguards, according to state and county election officials. While processing absentee ballot requests, a county…

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Today is the New Mexico Primary, Get out and VOTE!

According to the New Mexico Department of Health, in person voting locations WILL BE OPEN for citizens to cast their ballots in today's election. Polling locations will be open from…

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2018 Election: ‘Setting the Record Straight’ on Judicial Retention Races

When considering the judges races, those with a 'Retain' or 'Do Not Retain' question, NMBC takes exception to the report put out by the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC). JPEC receives nearly $300,000 of taxpayer money to spend however they want in distributing their report. It turns out JPEC has no particular standard for their ratings - we called the office and heard that directly from them. So even though a judge scores high by all those who respond to a survey, a 'Do not Retain' recommendation can be made based on their interview 'performance' with the JPEC committee. See the JPEC recommendations HERE.

Is this of value to taxpayers? You decide when you consider the following:

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The Good, Bad, Ugly

Good (very good) news for BASH lovers! Thursday’s BASH in Albuquerque was a huge success with 180 attendees and people around the state are asking what about us. The very good news is – you’re next! Here’s the lineup for the next two scheduled events around New Mexico:

Farmington, 4/19/18, 5 – 7 pm, keynote speaker, Andrew Vecera, Chief of Staff, representing U.S. Rep Rob Bishop, Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources.

Hobbs, 5/3/18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, back by popular demand, keynote speaker Jonathan Williams, co-author of Rich States, Poor States.

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Albuquerque/Sandoval County Future up for a VOTE!

Who will lead Albuquerque to better times? See ABQ Mayor and City Council Job Interviews HERE. Albuquerque voters will elect a new Mayor and City Councilor in District 5. If…

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