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How Public Financing is Out of Reach for Most Political Candidates

September 5, 2025
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9.5.25 – In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, mayoral and city council candidates have an opportunity to fund their campaigns with taxpayer money if they qualify for public financing. In Albuquerque, just one candidate for mayor reached the threshold for public dollars: incumbent Mayor Tim Keller. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio met with one of the people…

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ABQ Mayoral Candidates Chavez and Varela on Housing, Sanctuary Status

September 5, 2025
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9.5.25 – This week, we look ahead to Albuquerque’s mayoral election. In an effort to fairly give all seven candidates airtime over the next few weeks, our team set a threshold for who would qualify for a one-on-one interview based on fundraising and petition signatures. Those interviews are forthcoming. This week, correspondent Cailley Chella sits…

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