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Redistricting Report Reveals Public Desire for Independent Commission

A political map of New Mexico.

10.07.22– New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with the co-author of a new report assessing the effectiveness of our state’s recent redistricting process. As Dr. Gabriel Sanchez explains, the Citizens Redistricting Commission made some significant strides towards proper representation for all New Mexicans, but it hasn’t been perfect.   Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland…

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Improving Elections During COVID-19

Scrabble tiles spelling out "VOTE" on top of other scattered tiles.

July 10, 2020 – New Mexico made it unnecessarily hard for people to vote during the June primary, UNM political science professor Gabriel Sanchez wrote in a policy brief released a few weeks after the election. But there are steps the state can and should take to improve the situation, he tells correspondent Gwyneth Doland.   Correspondent:  Gwyneth Doland   Guest:  Gabriel Sanchez, UNM professor of political science   …

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