Sunshine group to talk with Rogers about board membership
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The N.M. Foundation for Open Government plans to meet with Pat Rogers to discuss his membership on the group’s board of directors. Continue Reading
Legislators want multiple NMFA reviews
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In the wake of a revelation that the New Mexico Finance Authority’s fiscal year 2011 audit was fraudulent, two lawmakers who head an oversight committee say they want multiple reviews of the situation. Continue Reading
Tea Party’s use of Confederate flag is indefensible
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If the Las Cruces Tea Party wants to be taken more seriously, it needs to consider why so many have viewed its float as offensive and demonstrate a greater sensitivity for their feelings and opinions. Continue Reading
Grisham well ahead of Arnold-Jones in money race
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Republican Janice Arnold-Jones’ strongest fundraising reporting period yet was dwarfed by Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham’s fundraising in the 1st Congressional District race. Continue Reading
Wilson raises more cash; Heinrich has more on hand
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Martin Heinrich and Heather Wilson are neck and neck in fundraising, and outside groups are spending lots of money on the race. Polls have consistently given Heinrich a slight lead. Continue Reading
NMFA’s fraudulent audit is a big deal
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There are more questions than answers right now about why the New Mexico Finance Authority’s controller allegedly created a fraudulent audit of the agency’s finances, but what’s clear is that it’s a big deal. Continue Reading
Two recent polls have Heinrich ahead
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Two recent polls give Democrat Martin Heinrich a lead over Republican Heather Wilson in the race to replace Jeff Bingaman in the U.S. Senate, the New Mexico Telegram is reporting. Continue Reading
Senate majority leader recovering from blocked artery
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Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez is recovering in an Albuquerque hospital after a procedure on Tuesday to clear a blocked artery. Continue Reading
APS Board member will start using public e-mail account
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Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education Member Martin Esquivel has decided to use an official APS e-mail account for communication with constituents. Continue Reading
For Gary King, a rough road lies ahead
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Gary King’s record as attorney general – or lack thereof – has led the media to judge him harshly and gives Republicans lots to hammer him with. That’s largely why many Democrats view the gubernatorial candidate as unelectable. Continue Reading
AG King to run for governor in 2014
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Attorney General Gary King confirmed today that he plans to run for governor in 2014. Continue Reading
Teachers’ personal info is a hot commodity
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Two situations that have recently made headlines show how sought-after teachers’ personal information is. Teachers, like the students they work so hard to educate, are caught in the middle of a war. Continue Reading
Ivey-Soto replaces Eichenberg on ballot
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Bernalillo County Democrats voted to replace Sen. Tim Eichenberg on the November ballot with Daniel Ivey-Soto. Continue Reading
Sanchez defeats Velasquez in Senate race
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Clemente Sanchez has defeated Maxine Velasquez in a tight Democratic primary race to replace David Ulibarri in the N.M. Senate, Capitol Report New Mexico is reporting. Continue Reading
Former governors didn’t use public e-mail accounts
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VIDEO: The controversy over using of private e-mail to conduct public business continues, and among the news is a revelation that the previous two governors avoided using public e-mail accounts. Continue Reading