Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman formally launched his bid for New Mexico governor Thursday in Las Vegas, N.M. The Albuquerque Democrat joins host Daniel J. Chacón for the latest episode of “Around the Roundhouse” to discuss his decision to join the race and share his vision for the state.

Bregman spoke about how he plans to balance his role as DA with campaigning for the state’s top office. Chacón also asks Bregman about former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the only other person to declare for the race so far, and how he plans to compete with Haaland’s significant fundraising lead.

Bregman has been a supporter of stricter penalties for juvenile crime. During the interview, he offers a critical assessment of lawmakers' handling of the issue during the recent 60-day legislative session and talks about how he would try to spur progress as governor.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque and said the level of crime in the city warrants the assistance of the New Mexico National Guard. Bregman shares his thoughts on the move and talks about what he thinks it will take to get a better handle on crime in the city.

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman formally launched his bid for New Mexico governor Thursday in Las Vegas, N.M. The Albuquerque Democrat joins host Daniel J. Chac&oacute;n for the latest episode of &ldquo;Around the Roundhouse&rdquo; to discuss his decision to join the race and share his vision for the state.
Bregman spoke about how he plans to balance his role as DA with campaigning for the state&rsquo;s top office. Chac&oacute;n also asks Bregman about former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the only other person to declare for the race so far, and how he plans to compete with Haaland&rsquo;s significant fundraising lead.
Bregman has been a supporter of stricter penalties for juvenile crime. During the interview, he offers a critical assessment of lawmakers' handling of the issue during the recent 60-day legislative session and talks about how he would try to spur progress as governor.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque and said the level of crime in the city warrants the assistance of the New Mexico National Guard. Bregman shares his thoughts on the move and talks about what he thinks it will take to get a better handle on crime in the city.

The Santa Fe New Mexican’s weekly podcast hosted by state government and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón features the policies, politics and personalities at the state Capitol during New Mexico's 2025 legislative session.

The Santa Fe New Mexican&rsquo;s weekly podcast hosted by state government and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chac&oacute;n features the policies, politics and personalities at the state Capitol during New Mexico's 2025 legislative session.

Around the Roundhouse

The Santa Fe New Mexican&rsquo;s weekly podcast hosted by state government and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chac&oacute;n features the policies, politics and personalities at the state Capitol during New Mexico's 2025 legislative session.

Sam Bregman throws his hat in the New Mexico governor’s race

New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session is less than two weeks away and the Legislative Finance Committee just released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2027. The committee’s $11.1 billion spending plan is similar to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s but doesn’t fully fund the governor’s free universal child care initiative.

In the latest episode of the “Around the Roundhouse” podcast, Rep. Nathan Small, the LFC chair, joins Santa Fe New Mexican state politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón to discuss the committee’s budget proposal. He delves into how the committee develops its budget recommendations, highlights its priorities, and talks about the key differences between the LFC’s plan and the governor’s.

Small, a Democrat from Las Cruces, also discusses his upbringing in El Cerro Mission, his connection with the outdoors, and how he views the responsibility of being the LFC chair. 

New Mexico&rsquo;s 30-day legislative session is less than two weeks away and the Legislative Finance Committee just released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2027. The committee&rsquo;s $11.1 billion spending plan is similar to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham&rsquo;s but doesn&rsquo;t fully fund the governor&rsquo;s free universal child care initiative.
In the latest episode of the &ldquo;Around the Roundhouse&rdquo; podcast, Rep. Nathan Small, the LFC chair, joins&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican&nbsp;state politics reporter Daniel J. Chac&oacute;n to discuss the committee&rsquo;s budget proposal. He delves into how the committee develops its budget recommendations, highlights its priorities, and talks about the key differences between the LFC&rsquo;s plan and the governor&rsquo;s.
Small, a Democrat from Las Cruces, also discusses his upbringing in El Cerro Mission, his connection with the outdoors, and how he views the responsibility of being the LFC chair.&nbsp;

LFC Chair Nathan Small discusses budget priorities, child care funding ahead of legislative session

Duke Rodriguez officially launched his candidacy for governor of New Mexico earlier this month by making the announcement in newspaper advertisements across the state. A former state human services Cabinet secretary who is now among New Mexico's most successful cannabis entrepreneurs, Rodriguez is the latest of three Republicans to announce a run for the highest office in the state.

In this week’s episode of the “Around the Roundhouse” podcast, Rodriguez joins Santa Fe New Mexican senior state politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón to explain why he has decided to run for governor, respond to questions about his residency in New Mexico and discuss his personal and professional background.

Chacón questions Rodriguez on his voting history in New Mexico and Arizona. He also asks Rodriguez if he voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and to share his thoughts on the president’s second term in office.

Rodriguez, the president and CEO of the Ultra Health cannabis firm, speaks to what led him to enter the cannabis industry. He also discusses how he plans to finance his campaign with the Republican primary just over five months away.

Duke Rodriguez officially launched his candidacy for governor of New Mexico earlier this month by making the announcement in newspaper advertisements across the state. A former state human services Cabinet secretary who is now among New Mexico's most successful cannabis entrepreneurs, Rodriguez is the latest of three Republicans to announce a run for the highest office in the state.
In this week&rsquo;s episode of the &ldquo;Around the Roundhouse&rdquo; podcast, Rodriguez joins&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican&nbsp;senior state politics reporter Daniel J. Chac&oacute;n to explain why he has decided to run for governor, respond to questions about his residency in New Mexico and discuss his personal and professional background.
Chac&oacute;n questions Rodriguez on his voting history in New Mexico and Arizona. He also asks Rodriguez if he voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and to share his thoughts on the president&rsquo;s second term in office.
Rodriguez, the president and CEO of the Ultra Health cannabis firm, speaks to what led him to enter the cannabis industry. He also discusses how he plans to finance his campaign with the Republican primary just over five months away.

‘I’m going to ignite a conversation’: Duke Rodriguez discusses his run for New Mexico governor

Shel Neymark helped found the Embed Valley Library in Dixon in 1992 and, over the years, has seen it become a cornerstone of the small community. It’s a place to not only check out books, but also serves as a gathering place and a link to connect residents with resources that support their well-being.

In the latest episode of “Around the Roundhouse,” Neymark joins Santa Fe New Mexican state government reporter Clara Bates to discuss his continued work to provide New Mexico’s rural libraries with the funding they need to continue their important work.

Neymark is director of New Mexico Rural Library Initiative, which advocates on behalf of roughly 60 libraries in small villages and tribal communities throughout the state. He plans to push for $29.5 million in the coming legislative session to fully fund the Rural Library Endowment, which was established with his advocacy in the 2019 session to help keep rural libraries afloat.

Neymark says the services rural libraries provide to their communities are more vital than ever amid the recent federal funding cuts. He talks about the limited financial resources libraries are operating with and shares his outlook on the prospects of an increase for the endowment in the upcoming session.

Learn more about the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative at www.nmrurallibraryinitiative.org.

Shel Neymark helped found the Embed Valley Library in Dixon in 1992 and, over the years, has seen it become a cornerstone of the small community. It&rsquo;s a place to not only check out books, but also serves as a gathering place and a link to connect residents with resources that support their well-being.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;Around the Roundhouse,&rdquo; Neymark joins Santa Fe New Mexican state government reporter Clara Bates to discuss his continued work to provide New Mexico&rsquo;s rural libraries with the funding they need to continue their important work.
Neymark is director of New Mexico Rural Library Initiative, which advocates on behalf of roughly 60 libraries in small villages and tribal communities throughout the state. He plans to push for $29.5 million in the coming legislative session to fully fund the Rural Library Endowment, which was established with his advocacy in the 2019 session to help keep rural libraries afloat.
Neymark says the services rural libraries provide to their communities are more vital than ever amid the recent federal funding cuts. He talks about the limited financial resources libraries are operating with and shares his outlook on the prospects of an increase for the endowment in the upcoming session.
Learn more about the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative at www.nmrurallibraryinitiative.org.

Sam Bregman throws his hat in the New Mexico governor’s race

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