Reader Urges Daily Lobo to Press Candidates in Runoff Election
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – November 17, 2025 – A Daily Lobo reader is calling for more rigorous questioning of candidates in the upcoming runoff election, criticizing recent coverage as overly lenient. The plea, submitted as a letter to the editor, accuses the paper of conducting “softball interviews” and demands more confrontational reporting.
Thomas Abeyta’s letter, published today, expresses frustration with what he perceives as a lack of substantive engagement with candidates’ platforms. Abeyta argues that readers deserve a deeper understanding of the contenders’ positions, particularly as the election nears its conclusion. This dissatisfaction comes amid concerns that candidates are offering “empty promises” without facing adequate scrutiny. the runoff election will determine key positions impacting the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque community, making informed voter decisions crucial.
“Jaden, I beg of you, enough with the softball interviews. Challenge these candidates. The readers demand it,” Abeyta wrote. He further stated his hope that questions from readers will be addressed during the runoff period, but expressed doubt that this would occur without a shift in the paper’s approach to candidate interviews.
The Daily Lobo has not yet responded to the letter’s criticisms. The paper is currently offering a subscription option for readers interested in receiving content directly to their inbox, as advertised on its website. The runoff election date has not been publicly announced as of November 17,2025.
