A collaborative media project (KUNM, New Mexico in Depth, New Mexico News Port and New Mexico PBS) that examines ethics, transparency & accountability in govt.

Feb 8, 2016

Redistricting, Gerrymandering and Open Primaries in New Mexico

Lawmakers in Santa Fe are nearing the halfway point of this 30-day session.

Redistricting

A new proposal (HJR1) by Rep. Carl Trujillo, D-Santa Fe, allows for an independent citizen group to be in charge of redistricting. Listen to the story here.

Gerrymandering

Gwyneth Doland spoke to KUNM’s Chris Boros to discuss the status of a proposed constitutional amendment that would create an independent redistricting commission. Listen to their conversation here.

Open Primaries

On New Mexico in Focus, producer Sarah Gustavus sat down with Bob Perls from New Mexico Open Primaries to discuss the legislation that would open up state primary elections to independents. Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists also discuss the idea of open primaries. Read more here or watch below.

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