August update: Engagement climbs but we need to grow our funding
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NM Supreme Court decision is a victory for working families
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The Martinez Administration’s spokesman called the Court’s order to enforce the law “a huge loss for taxpayers.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue Reading
Rep. Maestas omitted thousands of dollars from finance reports
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State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas is being called out for failing to report thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from political committees and lobbyists last year. Continue Reading
It’s business as usual at the Secretary of State’s Office, chief of staff says
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The chief of staff in the Secretary of State’s Office says it’s business as usual there in spite of the fact that the elected official who runs the office, Dianna Duran, is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
Duran case demonstrates the importance of transparency
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In case anyone had any doubts, the current case is proof positive that sunshine is the best disinfectant. Continue Reading
Correction to the article ‘Many New Mexicans outraged, saddened by Duran’s alleged crimes’
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NMPolitics.net has a policy requiring that we correct inaccuracies. In accordance with that policy, here’s a detailed correction to the article, “Many New Mexicans outraged, saddened by Duran’s alleged crimes.” This article has been updated to clarify that, according to the criminal complaint, investigators were able to obtain records showing that players cards belonging to Duran were used for gambling at two New Mexico casinos on dates that she also withdrew money from bank accounts at those casinos. It also has been updated to correct a previous error – it erroneously stated Duran was charged with extortion, not embezzlement. Continue Reading
Correction to the article ‘Duran will plead not guilty, her attorney says’
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NMPolitics.net has a policy requiring that we correct inaccuracies. In accordance with that policy, here’s a detailed correction to the article, “Duran will plead not guilty, her attorney says.” A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated in the headline that Duran’s attorney said she would plead innocent. That’s not the correct legal term. “Not guilty” is the correct term, and the headline has been updated. Continue Reading
House committee will consider possible Duran impeachment
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A bipartisan committee will investigate whether the allegations against Secretary of State Dianna Duran warrant impeachment, N.M. House Speaker Don Tripp announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
Democracy inaction: Old equipment and partisan battles threaten election integrity in Ohio and nationwide
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Fourteen months prior to presidential contest, key questions remain: Who will be able to vote, and will their votes be counted accurately? Continue Reading
A blueprint for developing educational leaders from within
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It’s time to stop looking outside of New Mexico for solutions to our problems and time to divert our effort and funding to local recruiters and local superintendent candidates. Continue Reading
Many New Mexicans outraged, saddened by Duran’s alleged crimes
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Many New Mexicans have expressed anger and disappointment toward Secretary of State Dianna Duran since she was accused Friday of fraud, extortion and other charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
State’s campaign finance info appears to be safe, experts say
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Years of past reports filed by Secretary of State Dianna Duran and other candidates, political committees and lobbyists — which are all available online — shouldn’t be at risk, experts tell NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
Duran will plead not guilty, her attorney says
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Secretary of State Dianna Duran plans to fight allegations that she committed fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and other crimes related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system, her attorney says. Continue Reading
House Dems want Duran to resign, will consider impeachment
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Democrats in the New Mexico House called Monday for the resignation of Secretary of State Dianna Duran, who is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign financing system. Continue Reading
Charges against Duran followed by shock, caution, quiet
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Democrats and Republicans locked in highly charged battles over problems at the Albuquerque Public Schools and the work of the state auditor, among other issues, put their guns down over the weekend, at least temporarily, after Secretary of State Dianna Duran was charged with abusing the New Mexico’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading