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President Donald Trump on Monday called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” — the latest example of him seeking geographical name changes that fit his political agenda.
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: Trump wants New Mexico to change its name. Here's why he can't rename it
Trump's latest call to change New Mexico's name comes a little over a month after he shared maps depicting New Mexico as "New America." ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: Trump wants to rename New Mexico 'New America.' His own party's candidates say no.
A New Mexico Republican running for Congress says Trump's push to rename the state 'New America' is legislatively impossible, joining Democrats in rejecting the ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: Democratic US senators considering presidential runs rally party faithful at New Mexico matanza
Hundreds of enthusiastic Democrats gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque on Saturday to hear from two United States senators who are considering runs for president, marking New Mexico’s ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: President Donald Trump Demands New Mexico ‘Immediately’ Rename Itself, Claims ‘Incomes Would Rise’
President Donald Trump is demanding New Mexico change its name to “New America,” adding to his ever-growing list of political name changes. “New Mexico should immediately change its name to New ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: New Mexico Republican rejects Trump’s push to rename state
This is not the first time the president has floated the idea of renaming the state "New America." ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: OPINION: In service to New Mexico — not a political party
The Republican candidate for New Mexico’s 2nd District outlines his priorities on costs, border security and trust in Congress.
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: In New Mexico governor’s race, Deb Haaland’s historic bid tests Democrats’ political hold
Haaland has leveraged her national profile into a nearly $20 million campaign fund and endorsements from big Democratic names, including former President Barack Obama and former U.S. Transportation ...
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: Trump says New Mexico should ‘immediately’ change name to New America
While Trump can use executive authority to rename bodies of water and other geographic features, he lacks authority to rename New Mexico or other states.
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: Trinity test fallout haunts New Mexico as US expands nuclear plans
The Trinity test’s legacy endures in New Mexico as the U.S. moves to expand nuclear weapons production amid health concerns and public distrust.
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: How the death of 2 CIA agents in northern Mexico led to a treason case
The deaths of two CIA agents in April after a drug lab operation in northern Mexico have led to treason charges against a former Chihuahua state attorney general.
News United States » New Mexico » Politics: U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.