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KC Counts talks with Sam Bregman about his background, issues facing the state, and his proposed strategies for success. Bregman held a campaign event in Las Cruces Saturday at NMSU's Corbett Center...

“Why do you want to run for governor?” is one question Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said he gets asked a lot. To him, it’s a fair question, and one he tried to answer during Tuesday’s town hall meeting in Rio Rancho...

Sam Bregman is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate running against Deb Haaland, former U.S. representative and former secretary of the Interior. Bregman was in Tucumcari on Nov. 4, campaigning at Mesalands Community College's North American Wind Research and Training Center...

New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman announced his statewide “Common Sense Over Chaos” Policy Tour, which will take him to communities large and small across New Mexico throughout November...

When I launched my campaign for governor five months ago, I warned that New Mexico is under attack. I wasn’t exaggerating. Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Washington are working to dismantle the very foundations of our way of life. But let’s be honest — our challenges didn’t begin with them...

New Mexico Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman expressed opposition Friday to using state and local resources to enforce federal immigration law, unless it involves a criminal suspect who represents a serious threat to public safety...

Democratic candidate Sam Bregman rolled out his policy stances on more than a dozen issues in a 189-page plan Thursday, becoming the first candidate in New Mexico’s 2026 race for governor to do so...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman challenged his opponent Deb Haaland to a series of debates Thursday as he argued he is the best choice to defend New Mexico against President Donald Trump...

Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman unveiled a sweeping set of policy plans Thursday and challenged his chief rival for the party’s nomination, Deb Haaland, to engage him in a policy debate on the campaign trail...

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced his second tribal endorsement Monday, the latest from the Jicarilla Apache Nation...

That’s why I chose to work with Sam Bregman. Some people asked me why. Why would a young Navajo man commit his time and energy to this campaign? My answer is simple: because Native voices belong at the table where decisions are made — and Sam Bregman makes sure we are heard...

The Sandia Pueblo recently decided to endorse Sam Bregman for governor over Ken Miyagishima, the former Las Cruces mayor, and Deb Haaland, the United States Secretary of the Interior...

One of the most powerful tribes in New Mexico has endorsed Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman over former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in what is quickly becoming a fiercely competitive Democratic primary for governor of New Mexico...

A key Indigenous tribe in New Mexico won't support former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in Democratic primary for governor in the state, Axios has learned...Sandia Pueblo, a central New Mexico tribe north of Albuquerque, endorsed Haaland's opponent, prosecutor Sam Bregman, in a letter last week...

One of the most powerful tribes in New Mexico has endorsed Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman over former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in what is quickly becoming a fiercely competitive Democratic primary for governor of New Mexico...

Sandia Pueblo has endorsed prosecutor Sam Bregman in the Democratic primary for governor, rather than Deb Haaland from Laguna Pueblo, who has served in Congress and was the U.S. Interior Secretary...

Sam Bregman, district attorney for Bernalillo County, has criticized the New Mexico justice system after a 12-year-old New Mexico boy was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Scott Habermehl, 63, by a vehicle while he was riding to work in 2024...

At the end of an update on local youth crime, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman took several questions on the topic...

The three Democratic candidates that have declared their candidacy for New Mexico governor attended a party gathering June 27 at the home of Lela Holmes in Farmington. “I want this job to help effectuate better opportunities for every family in New Mexico,” Bregman said. “I really do believe that we have so much potential in this state that we’ve never quite lived up to.”

A Democratic candidate for governor made his pitch in Tucumcari last Wednesday. While Republican gubernatorial candidates have been regulars in Quay County in recent years, locals struggled to remember the last time a Democrat campaigned here. Bregman said, "I think if someone wants to run for governor, you need to make sure you visit every single part of this beautiful, wonderful state."

Bernalillo County District Attorney and gubernatorial hopeful Sam Bregman he plans on addressing crime throughout the state, especially when it comes to juvenile crime. Bregman announced his bid for governor back in April and has a long history holding public office, including being on the Albuquerque City Council, New Mexico Racing Commission, and being the Deputy State Auditor...

Sam Bregman, the district attorney in Albuquerque, has announced he's running for governor of New Mexico, emphasizing his commitment to addressing crime, education, economic opportunity, and health care. "New Mexico is an amazing place and I want to see people be able to live up to their full potential in a state that is so wonderful," Bregman said...

On April 10th, agents from the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Luis Flores and seized a backpack containing 26,000 fentanyl pills. This operation was part of the collaborative effort known as Operation Route 66, which includes the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office...

Thursday afternoon at Plaza Park was Bregman’s first public appearance as a gubernatorial candidate. He announced his run earlier that day. Bregman said Las Vegas was a “perfect location” to launch his campaign for governor as he was joined by 350 supporters who enjoyed free food and live music and celebrated the announcement...

Sam Bregman, District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, has announced his candidacy to be the Democratic nominee for Governor of the state of New Mexico. Speaking to supporters in Las Vegas, Bregman discussed “why now and why him”...

"New Mexico is first in crime and 50th in education and it should be reversed," Bregman told the Sun-News. "I want to make an economy that is prosperous for the people who live here. For health care, it can take six months for a child, grandparent or parent to wait to see a doctor. Education is a huge issue when we have the highest absentee and truancy rate. No kid is going to learn when they are not in the classroom."

In Bregman's newly released campaign video, the D.A. vows to protect New Mexicans with his tough-on-crime approach with regard to economic opportunities, health care, education, housing and public safety at top of mind...

The elder Bregman kicked off his campaign with a video in which he noted, "New Mexico is under attack," using his platform to criticize both "Elon Musk and his puppet Donald Trump" as well as "weak, ineffective" Democrats in Washington...

In a campaign ad that debuted Thursday with Bregman riding a horse and wearing the cowboy hat he was frequently seen wearing while watching his son play for the Astros, fired attacks at Donald Trump...

In his announcement video, first obtained by The Washington Post, Bregman rides across the New Mexico mesa on horseback in a black cowboy hat charging that the state is under attack by “Elon Musk, his puppet Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington” at a time when Democrats in Washington have been “weak, ineffective and complicit with all this madness.”

The Bernalillo County District Attorney will announce his 2026 campaign for governor on Thursday in Las Vegas, N.M., setting up a primary election showdown against fellow Democrat Deb Haaland. His campaign also released an official campaign launch video featuring Bregman riding a horse and decrying the toxic national political environment, including the "radical left" that he accused of dividing Democrats...

Sam Bregman, a Democratic New Mexico district attorney and father of a Major League Baseball star, launched a campaign for his state’s governor’s office on Thursday...

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman has formally announced his candidacy to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Bregman has been an attorney in New Mexico for decades and was appointed Bernalillo County District Attorney in 2023 by current governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. He won reelection in 2024...

Bregman is focusing his campaign on four big issues: crime, education, healthcare, and the economy. It should be no surprise Bregman wants to improve public safety in New Mexico. He was very outspoken during this year’s legislative session about the need to address juvenile crime statewide...

In a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, Bregman said, “We’ve convicted over 2,000 drunk drivers. We’ve gone after drug traffickers and child molesters. We’ve been relentless in holding violent criminals, including juvenile violent criminals, accountable to the best we can under the laws as they exist.”

In this edition of El Paso Prime Time, host Richard Dayoub from Thunderbird Management welcomes to the KTEP studios Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney, and Chairman of the Organized Crime Commission (OCC). They will talk about the work that the OCC does, their goals, and how they stop crime from spreading in New Mexico and surrounding areas...

Sam Bregman, District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, will announce his candidacy to become the Democratic nominee for New Mexico Governor. He is expected to make the announcement at a gathering of his supporters in Las Vegas, New Mexico...

“I love New Mexico,” Bregman said of his decision to run for governor, just moments before taking the stage at Plaza Park on Thursday. “It’s a wonderful place.” Bregman lives in Albuquerque, but said it was an honor to be able to announce his candidacy in Las Vegas. He said he chose to make his announcement in Las Vegas because of its citizens...

“I love New Mexico, first and foremost. I’ve had the opportunity and I’ve been blessed to raise a family here, and it’s time that I give back in a big way to this community,” Bregman said. “I think New Mexico has so much potential, but we haven’t lived up to that potential. I’m very much results-oriented and I want to get stuff done and help the people of New Mexico when it comes to crime, education, economic opportunity and health care.”

Known for his push for tough-on-crime policies, Bregman pitched his campaign in the 2026 governor's race as a "common-sense," moderate approach, harkening back to a Democratic Party of the past that stood for its base of working-class voters...

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman formally launched his bid for New Mexico governor Thursday in Las Vegas, N.M. The Albuquerque Democrat joins host Daniel J. Chacón for the latest episode of “Around the Roundhouse” to discuss his decision to join the race and share his vision for the state...

Albuquerque’s top prosecutor Sam Bregman announced his candidacy for governor early Thursday...He opened a two-minute long video with his campaign announcement with a voiceover censuring top Republicans, saying: “New Mexico is under attack by Elon Musk, his puppet Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington.”

Juvenile crime was a big concern for some of the 50 or so guests who came to Congregation Albert to listen to 2nd Judicial District Attorney Sam Bregman on Sunday morning...

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman has been rallying lawmakers to pass sweeping juvenile justice reform since October. “The most significant thing we can do on crime in the Legislature this year is truly amend the Children’s Code to deal with the unbelievable spike in juvenile crime that we’re seeing out there,” Bregman said.

With a new legislative session days away, we know there’s a growing pressure for our state lawmakers to do something about the issues the state is facing. For example, teen crime and human trafficking. So, KOB 4 sat down with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman to check in on his big ideas for state lawmakers...

Bernalillo County law enforcement leaders are sending a message to immigrant communities following Trump’s executive orders. The District Attorney’s Office said it will not target people due to their residency status...

Bregman also hopes to get some serious work done with lawmakers during the legislative session starting later this month. "I want to see us change the human trafficking law up in Santa Fe this upcoming session," Bregman said. "That's extremely important."