Hearing in Duran case pushed back to December
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A judge has granted a request by Secretary of State Dianna Duran’s attorney to delay an important hearing in her criminal case until Dec. 1. Continue Reading
Is New Mexico’s state government “Financial Ready?”
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New Mexico’s state government relies on the federal government for more than a third of its general revenue. With a national debt over $18 trillion, heavy reliance on continued federal aid does not bode well for New Mexico’s future. Continue Reading
Las Cruces City Council candidate wants off the ballot, but it’s too late
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Steve Calderazzo said he requested that his name be removed from the ballot because his candidacy would “almost guarantee” that Kasandra Gandara would win the District 1 seat on the city council. Continue Reading
Possible Pope Francis visit to Juárez excites many New Mexicans
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A Juárez visit by the pope — in an American presidential election year — would likely bring attention in the United States to issues including immigration and the war on drugs. Continue Reading
Tax and Rev secretary has a lot of explaining to do
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As long as Tax and Rev refuses to answer substantive questions and deflects by lobbing bombs at the state auditor, I’m inclined to believe allegations that Secretary Demesia Padilla pressured her employees to give special treatment to her former client. Continue Reading
Low voter turnout is becoming the norm. What can we do about it?
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Voter turnout in Tuesday’s Albuquerque municipal election was 8.24 percent — a historically low percentage that follows a state and national trend. Continue Reading
Guv undecided on allowing campaign reporting reform during session
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Gov. Susana Martinez hasn’t decided whether to let lawmakers consider reforming New Mexico’s campaign finance reporting system during the upcoming session. Continue Reading
Here’s what you need to know about today’s election in ABQ
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Voters in Albuquerque go to the polls today to elect two city councilors and decide on several ballot measures, including a proposed tax increase to fund the BioPark. Continue Reading
Flawed NM campaign reporting system needs reform, many say
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The criminal allegations against Secretary of State Dianna Duran and recently discovered problems with other officials’ campaign finance reports further taint a state government that has been plagued by scandal in the past decade. Continue Reading
Government agencies, be proactive and prepare for IRS audits
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With proactive leadership and both parties uniting to work together, we can prevent New Mexico government entities from being on the IRS “hotlist.” Continue Reading
NAACP to hold Las Cruces candidate forum Tuesday
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The local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will moderate a forum for mayoral and city council candidates in Las Cruces on Tuesday. Continue Reading
It’s time to pay our state legislators
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Too expensive? At say $25,000 a year for each of our 112 legislators, it’s roughly $3 million — not much out of an $18.3 billion budget. Continue Reading
Duran faces new felony charge of identity theft
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UPDATED: The Attorney General’s Office filed a new felony charge against Secretary of State Dianna Duran on Friday, accusing her of identity theft for listing a former state senator as her campaign treasurer without his knowledge. Continue Reading
Las Cruces mayoral candidates to participate in upcoming forum
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All three candidates for Las Cruces mayor have confirmed their participation in an Oct. 8 forum, according to a news release from the event’s organizers. Continue Reading
Prepare for a long court battle in Duran case
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Secretary of State Dianna Duran is represented by Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, an attorney who helped clear one of the defendants in the housing authority scandal. Johnson is trying to get the attorney general disqualified from prosecuting Duran, which attorneys for the housing authority defendants also tried in that case. Continue Reading