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Gov. Susana Martinez’s recent abuse of power demonstrates the need for an independent commission to set standards for ethical conduct in state government and investigate complaints. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez has some ideas for improving the state’s campaign reporting system following the recent resignation and conviction of former Secretary of State Dianna Duran, who was illegally abusing that system. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net has a policy requiring that we correct inaccuracies. In accordance with that policy, here’s a detailed correction to the article, “What you need to know about public financing of elections in Las Cruces.” A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated that the proposed budget for public financing in Las Cruces was $667,000 per year, when that’s actually the estimated cost per four-year election cycle. Continue Reading
Policymakers in Las Cruces appear poised to approve a public-financing system that would likely go live in 2017. Continue Reading
Here are ProPublica’s picks for the year’s most notable in-depth stories on campaign finance, from newsrooms around the country. Continue Reading
The industry buys government complicity in loan ripoffs at many levels. It’s time to stop dithering and give us genuine reform. Continue Reading
The audio recording indicates that police felt powerless to do anything after hotel staff asked officers to remove guests gathered in a hotel room. Continue Reading
Now that time has run out, go ahead, I guess, and back the two-tier driver’s license system. But be aware of the ripple effects that policy will create. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez abused her power. Her promise to bring “bold change” amplifies the severity of her transgression. I don’t expect perfection from my elected officials, but I do expect apologies when they make mistakes. Continue Reading
A federal grand jury has subpoenaed documents from the district attorney’s office in Doña Ana County from 2010, when now-Gov. Susana Martinez was the DA, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
The existence of coded communications is a reality — and the U.S. may not be able to do much about it. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County has released photos and videos from security cameras that show the moments the Sheriff’s Department took control of the county jail earlier this month. Continue Reading
Being aware of world events is a good thing. But there are things right here in New Mexico that need your attention too. Continue Reading
I cannot begin to express how deeply sorry I am for my transgressions and the damage I caused to the public’s trust in public officials. Continue Reading
My son Heath, who runs NMPolitics.net, was raised in a home where truth, honesty, and respect for other people, their ideas and their opinions were valued. I see those values reflected in his writing and reporting for NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading