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New GOP Guv Candidate Ellison Gets Off The Crime Beat And Onto Bread And Butter Issues; Will Pivot From Public Safety Play With R's? Plus: Remembering Roberto Mondragon www.joemonahan.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
New GOP Guv Candidate Ellison Gets Off The Crime Beat And Onto Bread And Butter Issues; Will Pivot From Public Safety Play With R's? Plus: Remembering Roberto Mondragon www.joemonahan.com
GOP Scores ABQ City Council Win But It Appears To Be An Empty One; Dem Peña Takes Presidency With Their Help, Plus: What Could Cause Division Between New Council And Newly Re-elected Mayor www.joemonahan.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
GOP Scores ABQ City Council Win But It Appears To Be An Empty One; Dem Peña Takes Presidency With Their Help, Plus: What Could Cause Division Between New Council And Newly Re-elected Mayor www.joemonahan.com
New Year Ushers In Questions Over APD, Keller Policies In 3rd Term, Duke's Standing In Guv Race, Status Of Southern Congress District And Pot And Craft Beer; We Have Some Answers www.joemonahan.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
New Year Ushers In Questions Over APD, Keller Policies In 3rd Term, Duke's Standing In Guv Race, Status Of Southern Congress District And Pot And Craft Beer; We Have Some Answers www.joemonahan.com
25 ABQ Mayor And Council Election Goes Official; Canvass Of Returns Records Healthy Turnout; Clerk Calls Count "Thorough And Transparent," Plus: Merry Christmas, New Mexico www.joemonahan.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
25 ABQ Mayor And Council Election Goes Official; Canvass Of Returns Records Healthy Turnout; Clerk Calls Count "Thorough And Transparent," Plus: Merry Christmas, New Mexico www.joemonahan.com
The Keller Era: He Takes Historic Third Term In Near Landslide; Calls it "Very, Very Special," Plus: Progressive Takeover Of City Council Thwarted. www.joemonahan.com
The Keller Era: He Takes Historic Third Term In Near Landslide; Calls it "Very, Very Special," Plus: Progressive Takeover Of City Council Thwarted. www.joemonahan.com
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan
Welcome to my site where you will keep up on the latest political developments in New Mexico. I am Joe Monahan, a veteran political analyst, consultant and political journalist. We are not affiliated ...
www.joemonahan.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Keller Era: He Takes Historic Third Term In Near Landslide; Calls it "Very, Very Special," Plus: Progressive Takeover Of City Council Thwarted. www.joemonahan.com
The Keller Era: He Takes Historic Third Term In Near Landslide; Calls it "Very, Very Special," Plus: Progressive Takeover Of City Council Thwarted. www.joemonahan.com
Solid Early Turnout For ABQ Mayoral Runoff With Final Voting Today, Plus: A City Council Runoff That Could Have Policy Impact Said To Be Tight, Plus: Our Live Coverage Of The '25 ABQ Runoff Begins at 6:30 On KANW 89.1 FM and KANW.ORG www.joemonahan.com
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan
Welcome to my site where you will keep up on the latest political developments in New Mexico. I am Joe Monahan, a veteran political analyst, consultant and political journalist. We are not affiliated ...
www.joemonahan.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Solid Early Turnout For ABQ Mayoral Runoff With Final Voting Today, Plus: A City Council Runoff That Could Have Policy Impact Said To Be Tight, Plus: Our Live Coverage Of The '25 ABQ Runoff Begins at 6:30 On KANW 89.1 FM and KANW.ORG www.joemonahan.com
Dems Quietly Confident On Eve Of ABQ Mayoral Election; Force Of Homeless Issue Caps Exuberance, Plus: What Will Be The Deciding Factor? More On Those Yellow Sweatshirts And Politicos Predict Outcome Of Election www.joemonahan.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Dems Quietly Confident On Eve Of ABQ Mayoral Election; Force Of Homeless Issue Caps Exuberance, Plus: What Will Be The Deciding Factor? More On Those Yellow Sweatshirts And Politicos Predict Outcome Of Election www.joemonahan.com
GOP Problems In The Air Nationally; Will They Seep Into ABQ Mayoral Race? Plus: White Upset Would Jolt State Politics, And: Haaland Works To Get Ahead Of Old DWI Convictions; Says Sobriety Taught Her "Hard Truths" www.joemonahan.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
GOP Problems In The Air Nationally; Will They Seep Into ABQ Mayoral Race? Plus: White Upset Would Jolt State Politics, And: Haaland Works To Get Ahead Of Old DWI Convictions; Says Sobriety Taught Her "Hard Truths" www.joemonahan.com
Two Dem Heavyweights Split Over Key City Council Race; Heinrich And Haaland On The City Campaign Trail; Outcome In District 3 Could Determine If A Progressive Council Majority Takes Power, Plus: Sweatshirt Caper (Cont.) www.joemonahan.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Two Dem Heavyweights Split Over Key City Council Race; Heinrich And Haaland On The City Campaign Trail; Outcome In District 3 Could Determine If A Progressive Council Majority Takes Power, Plus: Sweatshirt Caper (Cont.) www.joemonahan.com
National Realtors Come With Big Dollars For White In Mayoral Runoff; PAC Collects Nearly $600K; Their Mail Focuses On Crime Not Housing, Plus: Dirty Tricks Enter Campaign And AI Leads The Way www.joemonahan.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
National Realtors Come With Big Dollars For White In Mayoral Runoff; PAC Collects Nearly $600K; Their Mail Focuses On Crime Not Housing, Plus: Dirty Tricks Enter Campaign And AI Leads The Way www.joemonahan.com
Back To The Action: Early Voting In ABQ Runoff Election Starts Today; One More Mayoral TV Debate Tonight, Plus: Uballlez With Late Endorsement Of Keller, And: Caught In The Questionnaire: City Council Race Ignites Over Garcia's Arrest Denial www.joemonahan.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Back To The Action: Early Voting In ABQ Runoff Election Starts Today; One More Mayoral TV Debate Tonight, Plus: Uballlez With Late Endorsement Of Keller, And: Caught In The Questionnaire: City Council Race Ignites Over Garcia's Arrest Denial www.joemonahan.com
Campaign Tidbits, A Post-Election Checkup And Happy Thanksgiving, New Mexico www.joemonahan.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Campaign Tidbits, A Post-Election Checkup And Happy Thanksgiving, New Mexico www.joemonahan.com
White Addresses Trump Factor In Final Mayoral TV Face-Off With Keller; "I Am Fiercely Independent," He Declares; Candidates Replow Old Ground On Crime And Homelessness, Plus: Former ABQ Mayor David Rusk Dies; We Remember www.joemonahan.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
White Addresses Trump Factor In Final Mayoral TV Face-Off With Keller; "I Am Fiercely Independent," He Declares; Candidates Replow Old Ground On Crime And Homelessness, Plus: Former ABQ Mayor David Rusk Dies; We Remember www.joemonahan.com
Gov hopeful Bregman Looking For Momentum Pushes Out Plan To Modernize Legislature And Give A Down Payment Carrot For Homebuyers; Key Legislators Skeptical On Legislature Reforms But Effort Earns Attention www.joemonahan.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Gov hopeful Bregman Looking For Momentum Pushes Out Plan To Modernize Legislature And Give A Down Payment Carrot For Homebuyers; Key Legislators Skeptical On Legislature Reforms But Effort Earns Attention www.joemonahan.com
Gov. Contender Bregman Looking For Momentum Pushes Out Plan To Modernize Legislature And Give A Down Payment Carrot For Homebuyers; Key Legislators Skeptical On Legislature Reforms But Effort Earns Attention www.joemonahan.com
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan
Welcome to my site where you will keep up on the latest political developments in New Mexico. I am Joe Monahan, a veteran political analyst, consultant and political journalist. We are not affiliated ...
www.joemonahan.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Gov. Contender Bregman Looking For Momentum Pushes Out Plan To Modernize Legislature And Give A Down Payment Carrot For Homebuyers; Key Legislators Skeptical On Legislature Reforms But Effort Earns Attention www.joemonahan.com
Keller Takes First But White Keeps It Close; Duo To Meet In Mayoral Runoff December 9; Uballez Places Third, Plus: Council Outcomes Incuding An Upset; Betzen Wins Big In APS School Board Race; In Santa Fe Councilor Garcia Will Be Next Mayor More at www.joemonahan.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Keller Takes First But White Keeps It Close; Duo To Meet In Mayoral Runoff December 9; Uballez Places Third, Plus: Council Outcomes Incuding An Upset; Betzen Wins Big In APS School Board Race; In Santa Fe Councilor Garcia Will Be Next Mayor More at www.joemonahan.com
Election Day '25 is Here: Suspense Over Who Finishes In Top Two In ABQ Mayor Contest; Ranked Choice Voting In Santa Fe Balloting Adds To Drama, Plus: Join Our Team For Live Election Night Results And Analysis On KANW 89.1 FM and www.kanw.org. More at www.joemonahan.com
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November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Election Day '25 is Here: Suspense Over Who Finishes In Top Two In ABQ Mayor Contest; Ranked Choice Voting In Santa Fe Balloting Adds To Drama, Plus: Join Our Team For Live Election Night Results And Analysis On KANW 89.1 FM and www.kanw.org. More at www.joemonahan.com
Election Eve '25: Money Talks; Keller's Final Barrage Of TV Ads Unanswered by Underfinanced Foes As Campaigns Make Final Pitches, Plus: Flap Over Video Clip Falls Flat, Stansbury Joins Mayoral Campaign And Our Election Night Coverage www.joemonahan.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Election Eve '25: Money Talks; Keller's Final Barrage Of TV Ads Unanswered by Underfinanced Foes As Campaigns Make Final Pitches, Plus: Flap Over Video Clip Falls Flat, Stansbury Joins Mayoral Campaign And Our Election Night Coverage www.joemonahan.com
1,3,5,7,9: Five ABQ City Council Races Get The Going Over With Monahan And Abeyta Sorting Through The Issues, The Politics And Naming The Favorites, Plus: More From Sanderoff On Early Vote And Nair Says No To Auditor Run www.joemonahan.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
1,3,5,7,9: Five ABQ City Council Races Get The Going Over With Monahan And Abeyta Sorting Through The Issues, The Politics And Naming The Favorites, Plus: More From Sanderoff On Early Vote And Nair Says No To Auditor Run www.joemonahan.com
Expectations Game: Keller Side Ramps Them Down And R's Ramp Them Up; Predictions That Incumbent Gets 50 Percent Knocked By Both Sides As White Attacks Sanchez For Going After GOP Votes. Plus: Turnout So Far Is "Sluggish" www.joemonahan.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Expectations Game: Keller Side Ramps Them Down And R's Ramp Them Up; Predictions That Incumbent Gets 50 Percent Knocked By Both Sides As White Attacks Sanchez For Going After GOP Votes. Plus: Turnout So Far Is "Sluggish" www.joemonahan.com
Political Pros Update Their ABQ Mayoral Election Predictions And There's Some Changes, Plus: GOP Support Raises Some Hope For Dem Louie Sanchez For Second Place, Plus: Uballez Tries To Stay In It; Says He's "Adult In The Room" www.joemonahan.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Political Pros Update Their ABQ Mayoral Election Predictions And There's Some Changes, Plus: GOP Support Raises Some Hope For Dem Louie Sanchez For Second Place, Plus: Uballez Tries To Stay In It; Says He's "Adult In The Room" www.joemonahan.com
Billionaires Come To Aid Of Four APS School Board Candidates; Influx Of Cash Brings Debate Over School Vouchers to Fore; Netflix Co-Founder Plays A Part; Opposition Waning? www.joemonahan.com
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan
Welcome to my site where you will keep up on the latest political developments in New Mexico. I am Joe Monahan, a veteran political analyst, consultant and political journalist. We are not affiliated ...
www.joemonahan.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Billionaires Come To Aid Of Four APS School Board Candidates; Influx Of Cash Brings Debate Over School Vouchers to Fore; Netflix Co-Founder Plays A Part; Opposition Waning? www.joemonahan.com
Keller Preps For Round Two; Predicts There Will Be An ABQ Mayor Run-Off; Plus: Mayor's Second TV Ad Continues Gaslighting Over Media Coverage, And: Lewis Vs. Allen On ABQ's Westside www.joemonahan.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Keller Preps For Round Two; Predicts There Will Be An ABQ Mayor Run-Off; Plus: Mayor's Second TV Ad Continues Gaslighting Over Media Coverage, And: Lewis Vs. Allen On ABQ's Westside www.joemonahan.com
The Hesitant Hull; Rio Rancho GOP Mayor Says He Is Officially In Guv Race But Doesn't Rule Out Another Run For Mayor, Plus: Our Free Spending Dem Guv Hopefuls, And: From SGR To MTO www.joemonahan.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Hesitant Hull; Rio Rancho GOP Mayor Says He Is Officially In Guv Race But Doesn't Rule Out Another Run For Mayor, Plus: Our Free Spending Dem Guv Hopefuls, And: From SGR To MTO www.joemonahan.com
Kelller "Unflappable" As Three Rivals Pile On At One And Only Mayoral TV Debate; Crime And Homeless Dominate; Sanchez Hit From Two Sides On Immigration; Experts Say Debate Could Solidify Race For Mayor And White. More at www.joemonahan.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Kelller "Unflappable" As Three Rivals Pile On At One And Only Mayoral TV Debate; Crime And Homeless Dominate; Sanchez Hit From Two Sides On Immigration; Experts Say Debate Could Solidify Race For Mayor And White. More at www.joemonahan.com