KC Counts talks with Nancy Chavira, a math and science teacher at O'Donnell Intermediate in Fabens, TX, about her Milken Educator Award.

A rise in political violence and threats against elected officials have many concerned. A city councilor in Las Cruces and a state representative in Alamogordo say they have faced violent threats and harassment.

New Mexico’s top elections regulator says she's being harassed and threatened on social media. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said the comments followed after she affirmed President-elect Donald Trump’s national election victory.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region. Scott Brocato spoke with Barbara Bush, who is running for County Commissioner for District 4 in Grant County. KRWG Public Media has reached out to the other candidates for this office and invited them to speak with us.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region. Scott Brocato spoke with Eddie Flores, who is running for County Commissioner for District 4 in Grant County.KRWG Public Media has reached out to the other candidates for this office and invited them to speak with us.

Only 71 days remain until the Nov. 5 Election.

The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson was in Las Cruces recently to show support for former U.S. Representative Yvette Herrell. As election season ramps up, the race for New Mexico’s second congressional district is expected to be close between Incumbent Democratic candidate Gabe Vasquez, and the former Congresswoman.

Last Friday, the Democratic nominee for House District 53, Dr. Jon Hill, passed away, days after having announced his withdrawal from the race amidst health concerns. KRWG Public Media has spoken with two of the three candidates for the seat, Sarah Silva and Kasey Peña. Today Scott Brocato speaks with the third candidate for the House District 53 seat, Willie Madrid.

Recently, the Democratic nominee for House District 53, Dr. Jon Hill, announced his withdrawal from the race amidst health concerns. Yesterday we heard from Sarah Silva, who said she is running for the Democratic nomination for House District 53. Today Scott Brocato speaks with another candidate for the Democratic nomination, Kasey Peña.

Recently the Democratic nominee for House District 53, Dr. Jon Hill, announced his withdrawal from the race amidst health concerns. Dr. Hill, a previous cancer survivor, is battling complications and is unable to continue his campaign to represent District 53. Dr. Hill has endorsed Sarah Silva to receive the party’s nomination – a process that will be voted on by State Central Committee Members from House District 53 later this month. Sarah Silva recently spoke with KRWG Public Media’s Scott Brocato.

The Democrats are left with no clear candidate, a shocking development for an election many in the party argue is among the most consequential in a lifetime because of Trump’s plans for a dramatic government overhaul formed around his grievances.