Democrat Joseph Maestas won a four-year term as state auditor, facing a shortage of certified public accountants in the office.
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Do you think New Mexico's state government is doing enough to fill its public jobs?
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Is the rising cost of living the most important factor in your vote this November?
Senator Ben Ray Luján highlighted persistent inflation concerns as a central theme for New Mexico voters.
The state saw modest payroll growth in September as job gains in construction offset declines in business services.
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Should the state government provide direct funding to support local small business development programs?
Business advocates are pushing for state support to help Native entrepreneurs overcome unique barriers on trust land.
