SANTA FE — Instead of jumping into the race early, Duke Rodriguez waited and watched over the last few months to see which candidates might enter New Mexico's open 2026 contest for governor. After several high-profile potential Republican candidates passed on the race, the health care executive-turned cannabis entrepreneur decided to make his move.

Crime and homelessness take center stage as Albuquerque voters choose between incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and challenger former Sheriff Darren White in a runoff election.

Incumbent Tim Keller scored a historic third consecutive term in Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff election Tuesday, after a bruising contest fought over homelessness, crime and federal immigration enforcement.

Albuquerque voters have chosen incumbent Mayor Tim Keller to serve as mayor for a record third term, beating Darren White in a runoff election.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won re-election in a runoff against former sheriff Darren White, securing a third term to lead New Mexico's largest city.

On the northeast side of town, there were mixed reviews on who voters wanted to lead the city. While near the University of New Mexico, voters who selected the current mayor, Democrat Tim Keller, were still divided about that choice.

So far matchups include two competitive Democratic primaries and a race in a closely divided district along the Mexican border.

Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Latest projections show major drop in new state revenue in New Mexico – Economists across multiple New Mexico state departments are projecting a drastic drop in the state’s revenue projections.

The DOJ is suing New Mexico demanding unredacted voter data, but state leaders say they cannot legally provide it.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The United States Department of Justice is suing New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver over state voter registration lists. The lawsuit claims that the USDOJ is allowed to receive the records at its request.

New Mexico becomes the 47th state admitted to the Union. Nina Otero-Warren helped lead women in a movement that paved the way for voting