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Midweek check-in from the Roundhouse

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Midweek check-in from the Roundhouse

Two constitutional amendments move forward, staffing gets a much-needed boost, and SJR 1 Legislative Salaries is likely being heard next week in Senate Rules Committee!

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Democracy Candidate Survey 2024

An educational survey of candidates in New Mexico on pro-democracy issues was conducted by Common Cause New Mexico, New Mexico Open Elections, Fair Districts for New Mexico, and New Mexico First.

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THE NEW MEXICO OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AND ITS ALLIES: Oceans of Oil, Oceans of Influence

A “CONNECT THE DOTS” Report From Common Cause New Mexico and New Mexico Ethics Watch -- March 2020

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COMMON CAUSE NEW MEXICO OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR 2025 SESSION 

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COMMON CAUSE NEW MEXICO OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR 2025 SESSION 

CCNM is working on Modernizing the New Mexico Legislature (SJR 1), Semi-Open Primaries (SB 16), Campaign Finance Changes (SB 85), Eliminate Pocket Vetoes (HJR 2) and Game Commission Reform (SB 5), among other key democracy reforms.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

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WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Frequently Asked Questions on Election Security, Accuracy and Certification

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