RPNM News
- Chairwoman Barela’s statement on Senate Bill 18 being killed February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Senate Bill 18 is DEAD: Today, I want to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to our Republican Senators for their unwavering leadership and tireless work to protect New Mexico’s business community. With the defeat of Senate Bill 18, the so-called “Clear Horizons” bill, Senate Republicans stood firmly on principle and sent […]
- Statement from Chairwoman Barela congratulating candidates who have officially qualified for the 2026 Pre-Primary Convention Ballot February 13, 2026February 12, 2026 I want to begin by recognizing and congratulating the candidates who have officially qualified for the 2026 Pre-Primary Convention ballot, as certified by the Secretary of State in the February 10, 2026 attached letter. These individuals stepped forward, completed the statutory requirements, gathered the necessary signatures, and met the filing deadlines. That […]
- Chairwoman Barela responds to KOAT on the SAVE Act and Virginia’s Law currently in Congress February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Albuquerque, NM – Chairwoman Barela responds to KOAT on the SAVE Act and Virginia’s Law currently in Congress: Statement on SAVE Act: “Teresa Leger Fernandez is purposely overcomplicating the SAVE Act to distract from the fact that Democrats are against requiring photo ID to vote and requiring citizenship to register. Make no mistake, […]
- Chairwoman Barela responds to KOB on the importance of the SAVE Act February 7, 2026February 4, 2026 Albuquerque, NM – Chairwoman Barela responds to KOAT on the importance of the SAVE Act: “Requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote and requiring photo ID are both common sense – yet Democrats are against both. Securing our elections should be a top priority for every elected leader, regardless of party, […]