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Ballot measure · CertifiedNew Mexico Constitutional Amendment 1: BOARDS OF REGENTS NOMINATING COMMITTEES, CA
This measure would change how some state college and university regents are nominated. It would require nominating committees to send names to the governor, instead of direct gubernatorial appointment without that process.
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New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 1: BOARDS OF REGENTS NOMINATING COMMITTEES, CA
This measure would change how some state college and university regents are nominated. It would require nominating committees to send names to the governor, instead of direct gubernatorial appointment without that process.
Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to Article 12 of the constitution of New Mexico to require boards of regents of state educational institutions to use nominating committees to submit nominees to the governor for appointment and to provide for the membership and duties of those committees.
YES changes the constitution to require regents nominating committees and lets those committees control the nominee process as set in the amendment.
NO keeps the current constitutional appointment process for those regents positions.
Financial impact
The official fiscal impact report was listed for this measure, but I did not retrieve its text in the available sources, so I cannot state the fiscal impact without inventing details.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official legislative materials show the proposal is meant to change the regents appointment process to a nominating-committee model. I did not retrieve a separate official pro statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official legislative materials show the proposal changes who controls the nomination pipeline for regents appointments. I did not retrieve a separate official con statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Key facts
- The Legislature’s official page shows HJR 1 as a Constitutional Amendment with a final version dated March 6, 2026.
- The resolution says it would amend Article 12 of the Constitution of New Mexico.
- The measure was adopted and signed as C.A. 1 in the legislative record.
- The official constitutional-amendments publication page lists a 2026 August edition, but the retrieved page did not provide the text of the argument pages.
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Official2026 Regular Session - HJR 1↗OfficialHJR1 constitutional amendment text↗OfficialConstitutional Amendments (Arguments For and Against)↗Ballot measure · CertifiedNew Mexico Constitutional Amendment 2: LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA
This measure would cap legislative service at 12 years, create a citizen commission to set legislative salaries, and allow legislators to receive a salary.
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New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 2: LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA
This measure would cap legislative service at 12 years, create a citizen commission to set legislative salaries, and allow legislators to receive a salary.
Official ballot wording
Proposing to amend Article 4 of the constitution of New Mexico to limit state legislators to no more than twelve years of elected service as a legislator, to add a new section to create an independent citizen commission to establish, adjust and limit the salaries of members of the legislature and to amend Section 10 to authorize payment of a salary to legislators.
YES adopts the 12-year service limit, creates the salary commission, and authorizes legislative salaries as written in the amendment.
NO leaves current legislative term-limit and pay rules unchanged.
Financial impact
The official fiscal impact report was listed for this measure, but I did not retrieve its text in the available sources, so I cannot state the fiscal impact without inventing details.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official text shows the measure’s stated purpose is to create an independent citizen salary commission and authorize salaries. I did not retrieve a separate official pro statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official text shows the measure would also impose a 12-year service limit and change the way legislative salaries are set. I did not retrieve a separate official con statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Key facts
- The Legislature’s official page shows HJR 5 as a Constitutional Amendment and notes final passage in both chambers.
- The resolution text says the amendment must be submitted at the next general election.
- The proposal includes a new citizen commission on legislative salaries.
- The official legislative record labels this as C.A. 4.
- The proposal also changes Article 4, Section 10 to add a legislative salary.
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Official2026 Regular Session - HJR 5↗OfficialSJR02 / legislative compensation constitutional text↗OfficialConstitutional Amendments (Arguments For and Against)↗Ballot measure · CertifiedNew Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3: ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA
This measure would add an environmental-rights section to the state constitution. It would recognize rights to a healthy environment and require state and local governments to act as trustees of natural resources.
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New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3: ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA
This measure would add an environmental-rights section to the state constitution. It would recognize rights to a healthy environment and require state and local governments to act as trustees of natural resources.
Official ballot wording
Proposing to amend the Constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section of Article 2 to provide the people of the state with environmental rights, including the right to clean and healthy air, water, soil and environments; healthy flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems; and the preservation of the natural, cultural and healthful qualities of the environment, and directs the state, counties and municipalities to serve as trustees of the natural resources of New Mexico for the benefit of all people.
YES adds the environmental-rights language and the trustee duty described in the amendment.
NO keeps the constitution as it is now, without this environmental-rights section.
Financial impact
The official fiscal impact report was listed for this measure, but I did not retrieve its text in the available sources, so I cannot state the fiscal impact without inventing details.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official resolution says the proposal would create constitutional environmental rights and direct public trusteeship of natural resources. I did not retrieve a separate official pro statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official resolution text shows the measure would create enforceable constitutional rights and trustee duties. I did not retrieve a separate official con statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Key facts
- The House joint resolution text proposes a new section in Article 2.
- The resolution says the new section would be self-executing.
- The text says monetary damages shall not be awarded for a violation of the section.
- The resolution was to be submitted at the next general election.
- The official legislative record shows this measure passed and was signed as C.A. 3.
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OfficialHJR03 constitutional amendment text↗OfficialHJR03 legislative record↗OfficialConstitutional Amendments (Arguments For and Against)↗Ballot measure · CertifiedNew Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4: BAIL, CA
This measure would let courts deny bail in some felony cases if the person is found to be a safety risk or flight risk.
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New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4: BAIL, CA
This measure would let courts deny bail in some felony cases if the person is found to be a safety risk or flight risk.
Official ballot wording
Proposing to amend Article 2, Section 13 of the constitution of New Mexico to allow a court to deny bail for a person charged with a felony if the person poses an unreasonable risk to the safety of any other person or the community or if the person is an unreasonable flight risk.
YES changes the constitution so courts may deny bail in the circumstances described in the amendment.
NO keeps the current bail language in the constitution.
Financial impact
The official fiscal impact report was listed for this measure, but I did not retrieve its text in the available sources, so I cannot state the fiscal impact without inventing details.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official resolution says the proposal would let courts deny bail when a felony defendant poses an unreasonable safety or flight risk. I did not retrieve a separate official pro statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official resolution text shows the measure would expand when bail may be denied in felony cases. I did not retrieve a separate official con statement or voter-guide argument text in the available sources.
Key facts
- The Senate joint resolution text revises Article 2, Section 13.
- The text says a prosecutor must request a hearing and prove the person poses an unreasonable risk or flight risk.
- The text says a person who is not an unreasonable safety risk or flight risk and cannot afford bond may not be detained solely for inability to post money or property bond.
- The resolution says the amendment goes to voters at the next general election.
- The official legislative record shows this measure passed and was signed as C.A. 2.
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OfficialSJR06 constitutional amendment text↗OfficialSJR06 legislative record↗OfficialConstitutional Amendments (Arguments For and Against)↗Federal race · CertifiedU.S. Senate: United States Senator
This is the U.S. Senate seat for New Mexico.
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U.S. Senate: United States Senator
This is the U.S. Senate seat for New Mexico.
What this office does
Represents New Mexico in the U.S. Senate, which writes federal laws, approves federal appointments and treaties, and votes on the federal budget.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- New Mexico’s official 2026 general-election proclamation says one U.S. Senator is on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.
- The official results page lists the general-election nominees for U.S. Senate.
- I found two certified nominees on the official source page.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Federal results page↗Statewide race · CertifiedGovernor: Governor
This office is the state’s chief executive.
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Governor: Governor
This office is the state’s chief executive.
What this office does
Leads the executive branch of New Mexico state government, carries out state laws, and oversees state agencies.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists governor as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for governor.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedLieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor
This office is the state’s second-highest executive office.
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Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor
This office is the state’s second-highest executive office.
What this office does
Assists the governor, helps run the executive branch, and may succeed the governor if needed.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists lieutenant governor as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for lieutenant governor.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedSecretary of State: Secretary of State
This office runs elections and keeps official state records.
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Secretary of State: Secretary of State
This office runs elections and keeps official state records.
What this office does
Oversees elections, business filings, and state records.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists secretary of state as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for secretary of state.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedAttorney General: Attorney General
This office is the state’s top lawyer.
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Attorney General: Attorney General
This office is the state’s top lawyer.
What this office does
Represents New Mexico in legal matters and enforces state law.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists attorney general as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for attorney general.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedState Auditor: State Auditor
This office checks how state money is spent.
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State Auditor: State Auditor
This office checks how state money is spent.
What this office does
Audits state agencies and helps check whether public money is used properly.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists state auditor as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page shows only one certified nominee for state auditor.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedState Treasurer: State Treasurer
This office handles state money and investments.
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State Treasurer: State Treasurer
This office handles state money and investments.
What this office does
Manages state funds, cash flow, and investments for New Mexico government.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists state treasurer as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for state treasurer.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Statewide race · CertifiedCommissioner of Public Lands: Commissioner of Public Lands
This office manages state trust lands.
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Commissioner of Public Lands: Commissioner of Public Lands
This office manages state trust lands.
What this office does
Oversees New Mexico’s state trust lands and helps manage revenue from those lands.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official proclamation lists commissioner of public lands as a statewide office on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- The official results page lists the certified nominees for commissioner of public lands.
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Official2026 General Election Proclamation↗OfficialOfficial Results 2026 Primary June 2, 2026 – Statewide Offices & Questions↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.