The case for paying New Mexico’s state legislators
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New Mexicans, I believe, are sophisticated enough to know that their interests are best represented by an inclusive, motivated, professional, 21st century legislature. Continue Reading
Campaign donations reflect the sharp split in Congress among Republicans
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A ProPublica analysis of political fundraising shows conservative House Republicans have less and less in common with their party’s leaders, whose donors sometimes more closely resemble those of Democrats. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘NM rancher renounces grazing contract at Oregon protest’
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A prior version of this article stated that Sewell tore up his contract, quoting The Associated Press article incorrectly. Sewell renounced his contract with the Forest Service but videos don’t show him tearing it up. Bundy has urged ranchers to tear up their contracts. Continue Reading
NM rancher renounces grazing contract at Oregon protest
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A rancher from Grant County in Southwestern New Mexico renounced his federal grazing contract on Saturday during a protest held by the armed group that has taken over a national wildlife refuge in Oregon. Continue Reading
Remembering Miguel Silva, former Las Cruces city councilor
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NMPolitics.net received some thoughtful comments on social media from people who were mourning and remembering Silva. We’re publishing many here in their entirety. Continue Reading
What is political ‘dark money’ — and is it bad?
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Secret cash is influencing elections in the United States. Here’s how. Continue Reading
Pizza socks, emotional outbursts exacerbate NM’s problems
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As our leaders, you’re teaching us — and our children — how to treat each other. To call the behavior you’re modeling disappointing would be an understatement. Continue Reading
Temporary ‘blogger’ ban picks scab off blogger/press issue
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There are those who believe “bloggers” are not entitled to the same First Amendment protection as members of “the press.” It’s an issue that needs settling as both bloggers and “the press” are under attack and need to be standing together rather than divided. Continue Reading
Military bases nationwide stop accepting NM driver’s licenses
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A day after state leaders continued their political bantering about New Mexico driver’s licenses, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday that it will stop accepting the state’s licenses as valid forms of ID to get onto bases nationwide. Continue Reading
Democrats’ response to Martinez’s 2016 State of the State address
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Here is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez’s response to Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address
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Here’s the governor’s 2016 State of the State Address, as prepared for delivery. Continue Reading
Super PACs get free pass to hide donors
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Iowa, New Hampshire voters will be blind to last-minute bankrollers of big-spending groups. Continue Reading
A reading list to help you prepare for NM’s 2016 legislative session
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Among the issues that will be considered are the budget, bringing New Mexico driver’s licenses into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, campaign and ethics reform, public safety, and economic development. Continue Reading
NMSU’s student government discusses legislative priorities
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The biggest issue at hand right now for students is the state of the Lottery Scholarship. Continue Reading
Former Las Cruces City Councilor Miguel Silva dies in apparent suicide
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Miguel Silva, a former Las Cruces city councilor who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2015, died Sunday in what police are calling an apparent suicide. He was 55. Continue Reading