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Alex Ross is a senior politics and legislative reporter for the New Mexico Political Report. He began his career in daily journalism in Montana and previously worked as a breaking news and politics reporter for the Roswell Daily Record and as the Roswell Bureau Chief for KOB.

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Raul Torrez Courtesy Photo
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico AG sues Trump administration over SNAP benefits freeze 

by Alex Ross October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Shoppers fill baskets at the Storehouse Food Bank in Downtown ABQ
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says 

by Alex Ross October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
shutdown
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown 

by Alex Ross October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Jose Orozco
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

by Alex Ross October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

by Alex Ross October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Thursday, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver confirmed the speculation about her ambition by declaring herself a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

The secret is out: Toulouse Oliver launches bid for lieutenant governor 

by Alex Ross October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
SNAP Receipt
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

State warns food banks to prep for 400,000 in need; Feds warn SNAP will “not be issued to New Mexico families” next week

by Alex Ross October 22, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

“An enormous hit:” Billions in fed. mineral payments owed to New Mexico could stop by year end

by Alex Ross October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination.  
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out

by Alex Ross October 20, 2025October 20, 2025
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments

by Alex Ross October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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Alex Ross is a senior politics and legislative reporter for the New Mexico Political Report. He began his career in daily journalism in Montana and previously worked as a breaking news and politics reporter for the Roswell Daily Record and as the Roswell Bureau Chief for KOB.


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