What to expect on opening day of N.M. Legislature
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The New Mexico Legislature convenes at noon Tuesday for its 60-day session. Continue Reading
About that bill to keep most gov’t employee applications secret
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Sen. Papen’s bill relates to NMPolitics.net’s pending lawsuit seeking city manager applications from the City of Las Cruces. I believe such job applications should be public. Continue Reading
Creating a 21st Century budget for New Mexico
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The outdated, disproven ideology of the last six years is holding New Mexico back. Continue Reading
Stark differences separate Santa Fe liberals stepping into leadership roles
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Santa Fe is about to become the most powerful city in the Legislature. Continue Reading
A score of newcomers to take seats in the 2017 Legislature
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Twenty of the state’s 112 lawmakers are freshmen. Continue Reading
Vote in every election; school board is up next
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Voting for the president is important, but getting out to vote for our local elected officials is smart. People are the heart of democracy, so everyone should vote in every election. Continue Reading
Amid state budget crisis, the economy is on minds of many
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While other states have bounced back from the 2008 recession, New Mexico ranks among the worst states for job and income growth. Continue Reading
Analysis: This session is the last real chance for Martinez to turn things around
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This is the last real chance for Martinez to accomplish some positive changes that will lift New Mexico out of its financial doldrums and get the state’s economy off the ropes. Continue Reading
Budget tops list of unfinished business at the Roundhouse
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Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and top lawmakers have staked out positions that almost guarantee a clash over taxes and spending. Continue Reading
Here’s how to get a handle on the Roundhouse chaos
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Here are some tips for trying to follow the legislative session. Continue Reading
Starting Tuesday, N.M. House webcasts will be archived online
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Jeff Steinborn leaves the House this year to join the Senate. After securing approval of House archiving last year, he said he now plans to push for Senate archiving. Continue Reading
Excitement in ABQ, disappointment elsewhere about Keller’s attempted move from auditor to mayor
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The reactions from NMPolitics.net readers who joined the discussion appeared to depend on whether they live in Albuquerque or elsewhere in New Mexico. Continue Reading
NM leaders slam EPA after agency says it won’t pay Gold King Mine spill claims
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The EPA said on Friday — one of the final days of the Obama Administration — that it won’t compensate Navajo farmers and others who suffered damages resulting from the 2015 spill. Continue Reading
Readers upset about governor’s proposal to cut employee take-home pay
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Martinez’s proposal would cut state contributions to employee pensions, which would effectively reduce take-home pay for state workers and teachers. Continue Reading
Readers balk at Pearce staffer’s defense of ethics vote
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A staffer for U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce asserted last week that House Republicans weren’t trying to gut the independent agency that polices House ethics. Many NMPolitics.net readers balked at his claim. Continue Reading