While Trump ramps up rhetoric, military presence makes some border residents nervous
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Thursday’s was the latest in a series of declarations from the president about immigration in the run-up to Tuesday’s midterm elections. Continue Reading
Next governor can lead by example on transparency issues
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Both gubernatorial candidates have said transparency plays an important role in state government. But so did Susana Martinez when she first ran for governor in 2010. Continue Reading
Honduran migrants following the caravan continue on despite Trump’s threats
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They’re so desperate, they say, they’re willing to gamble on a dangerous trip. Continue Reading
Feverish spending in 2nd Congressional District race, with $12 million raised to date
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Getting a handle on how much cash is pouring in can be tricky. Fortunately, there are a couple important tools. Continue Reading
Oh Susana! How the governor’s popularity eroded
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Gov. Susana Martinez will leave office as one of the nation’s least-popular governors, polls indicate. Continue Reading
Understaffing driven by Martinez keeps NM’s kids at risk
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The governor can truthfully say she has kept state government lean. So lean, in fact, that state agencies across the board now struggle to deliver basic services, the director of the Legislative Finance Committee says. Continue Reading
Rating Martinez on education
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Searchlight New Mexico fact-checked eight claims she made during her two runs and terms as governor. Continue Reading
Grading Martinez’s team
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Searchlight New Mexico graded outgoing Gov. Susana Martinez’s team. Here’s what the news organization found. Continue Reading
On Libertarians and the two-party system
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The winner-take-all system ultimately leads voters to prefer two parties because they see third parties splitting the vote in a damaging way. Continue Reading
Gary Johnson’s stubborn, shameful support for private prisons
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Johnson was wrong to grow private prisons in New Mexico, and his continued support of the industry, in spite of the body of evidence that contradicts his position, is a problem. Continue Reading
The next governor must prioritize water and climate change
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COMMENTARY: We’re far past a time when denial or doubt can be indulged. Today, there’s not even time for rhetoric or vague promises. Continue Reading
Migrants facing life-or-death situations don’t care about our political battles
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Not everything that happens in the world is about political battles in the United States between Democrats and Republicans. Continue Reading
Working with the Legislature will be key for next governor’s success
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New Mexico Political Report consistently heard one piece of advice for the next governor when it came to building a better relationship with the Legislature: communicate. Continue Reading
Voting: why it matters most this year
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County and state and federal elections will have great impact on what we experience and can do locally. Continue Reading
Vote ‘yes’ on ethics commission to boost public trust, hold officials accountable
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Here’s why you should vote for constitutional amendment No. 2 on the November ballot. Continue Reading