US Senate Seat, 3 House Seats Up For Grabs – The Associated Press
Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Udall is seeking his second term. Republican challenger Allen Weh is a businessman and retired Marine colonel.
New Mexico's three congressional seats are also up for grabs.
In southern New Mexico, Republican incumbent Steve Pearce is running against Democratic challenger Roxanne Lara.
In the 1st District, Democratic incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing Republican Mike Frese, a scientist and small business owner.
Incumbent Ben Ray Lujan and Republican Jeff Byrd are vying for the 3rd District seat.
GOP Gov. Susana Martinez Looks For Re-Election - The Associated Press
If Republican Gov. Susana Martinez wins as expected Tuesday over Democratic challenger Gary King, it could solidify her reputation as a rising GOP star with the ability to appeal to independents, moderate Democrats and Hispanics.
Martinez maintains she's uninterested in a national office and has pledged to serve a full four-year if re-elected. But that's unlikely to stop speculation over her future as a possible GOP vice presidential contender as the focus shifts to the 2016 presidential campaign.
Martinez rocketed to national prominence four years ago in becoming the nation's first Latina governor.
Balderas, Riedel Vying To Be New Mexico AG - The Associated Press
State Auditor Hector Balderas, a Democrat, wants to be New Mexico's next attorney general.
So does Republican Susan Riedel, a former judge and prosecutor from southern New Mexico.
Riedel says her record of successfully prosecuting cases over the last two decades gives her the experience needed to be New Mexico's top cop, a job that covers everything from investigating and prosecuting corrupt government officials to protecting consumers.
Balderas says he wants to rebuild and re-energize the attorney general's office the way he did during his tenure as auditor.
The two are vying to replace Democrat Gary King, who is running for governor.
Heated Secretary Of State Race Comes To A Close - The Associated Press
Republican Secretary of State Dianna Duran is fighting to keep her job amid a strong challenge from Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver.
Duran has run on a platform of pushing for voter ID measures to prevent what she says is regular voter fraud in New Mexico.
But Oliver says the incumbent has wasted too much time on voter ID efforts at the expense of bigger-picture endeavors in the office.
New Mexico To Settle Other Statewide Offices - The Associated Press
Much of the attention has been focused on the governor's race, but New Mexico is voting on many important posts including land commissioner, auditor, treasurer and public regulatory commissioner.
The land commissioner race has attracted deep-pocketed donors such as ranching, oil and gas and potash mining interests.
The race for state auditor between Democratic State Senator Tim Keller and Republican lawyer Robert Aragon has invoked "Breaking Bad" references and promises to clean up New Mexico politics.
Democrat Tim Eichenberg and Republican Rick Lopez are vying for the open Treasurer seat.
And Republican Ben Hall is seeking to hold his District 5 seat on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission against former commissioner Sandy Jones.
GOP Hopes For Gains In New Mexico Legislature - The Associated Press
New Mexico Republicans hope to make history by riding the currents of national political discontent to their first legislative majority in 60 years.
Voters across the state will decide three dozen contested state House races in today’s general election and the outcome will determine whether Democrats hang on to a majority of the 70 seats in the legislative chamber.
Democrats hold a 37-33 edge currently. Republicans need at least a net gain of three seats to take control of the House.
The majority party of course governs the flow of legislation in the chamber.
The GOP last gained a majority during the 1952 landslide presidential election of Dwight Eisenhower but lost it two years later.
Santa Fe, Bernalillo Counties To See Pot Questions - The Associated Press
Ballot measures covering issues such as school elections and state investments are being decided.
But two non-binding referendums in two of New Mexico's most populous counties may get the most attention.
Santa Fe and Bernalillo Counties are asking voters whether they support marijuana decriminalization efforts in what will be a sign of residents' take on the pot debate.
The counties, however, won't be obligated to follow whatever direction voters give on the issues.
Voter Turnout Likely Lower In New Mexico Election - The Associated Press
Only about half of eligible New Mexico voters are expected to cast ballots today.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Before Election Day, at least 261,000 New Mexicans had cast ballots through early and absentee voting.
Almost 608,000 New Mexicans or 53 percent of registered voters participated in the general election four years ago.
Albuquerque pollster Brian Sanderoff said early voting totals suggest potentially lower turnout this year.
Republican Gov. Susana Martinez is favored to win re-election, but Democratic challenger Gary King received last-minute help from former President Bill Clinton in a recorded appeal for support that King used in automated calls to voters.
Albuquerque Adopts Plan On Police Retirements - The Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal
The Albuquerque City Council, dealing with a wave of potential retirements among police officers, has adopted a proposal that would put extra cash in officers' paychecks for every year they postpone retirement and stay on the job.
The Albuquerque Journal reports that the proposal that unanimously cleared the City Council last night now heads to Mayor Richard Berry for final approval.
Albuquerque has already lost nearly 19 percent of its police force — about 200 officers — over the past four-and-a-half years. The wave of potential retirements could push the city's police department to a 25-year low by May 2016.
The proposal calls for offering $6,000 or $12,000 to officers who postpone retirement for a year, depending on their tenure.
Albuquerque Sees Its 3rd Warmest October On Record - The Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque experienced its third warmest October on record last month.
The National Weather Service tells the Albuquerque Journal that the metro area ended October at 4 degrees above average and tied for the third warmest October since record-keeping began more than a century ago.
Albuquerque only had four cooler-than-average days all month, and three days — Oct. 25 through 27 — were 10 degrees above average.
Eight of the 10 months so far in 2014 have been warmer than average.
A weekend storm added snow in the northern mountains, but after the brief cold snap, the area is expected to see warm weather return, with sunny and dry weather in the forecast for the next two weeks.
Juarez Boy To Have Tumor Surgery In New Mexico - The Associated Press
An 11-year-old Ciudad Juarez boy suffering from a massive tumor is scheduled to have a series of surgeries in Albuquerque to remove the growth on his shoulder.
Kristean Alcocer of the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho says the boy will have his first operation later this month at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
Alcocer says the church has raised money for the last two years for the boy, who is now living in Rio Rancho.
In July 2012, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations assisted in picking up the boy and his parents from a neighborhood in Ciudad Juarez — one of the deadliest cities in the world due to drug cartels.
Federal agents helped the family seek care for the boy after First Baptist Church members saw him during a missionary visit.