Learn more about N.M. In Depth
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VIDEO: Want to know more about New Mexico In Depth? Trip Jennings talked with New Mexico In Focus’ Gene Grant about it last week. Click on the headline to watch. Continue Reading
IRS may be cracking down on nonprofit political activity
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The IRS recently revoked the 501(c)(4) status of a group that trains Democratic women to run for office in New Mexico and other states. Emerge New Mexico says that won’t affect its work, but the move could have larger implications for nonprofits nationwide. Continue Reading
State officials dispute account in Swickard column about fire
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In his column this week, Michael Swickard argues that it’s “time to fire the political fire managers” who he says made “the political decision” to let the Little Bear Fire near Ruidoso continue as a controlled burn instead of putting it out quickly. That’s not what state officials say happened. Continue Reading
Media coverage of N.M. In Depth announcement
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Our announcement on Tuesday of the creation of the new journalistic organization New Mexico In Depth received a good deal of media coverage. Continue Reading
Prescription drug disclosure is latest fight in Murphy case
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The prosecutor in the bribery case against former Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy is fighting a judge’s order that a key witness turn over a list of every prescription drug she has taken during the past five years. Continue Reading
New project will focus on public-interest journalism
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I’m helping start a new organization dedicating to fostering, promoting and publishing public-interest journalism in New Mexico called New Mexico In Depth. Don’t worry, NMPolitics.net isn’t going anywhere. Continue Reading
Alleged cartel money laundering plot leads to arrests
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Federal law enforcement agents on Tuesday conducted raids in several states, including New Mexico, and arrested seven people allegedly using the U.S. quarter horse racing industry to launder millions of dollars for one of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels. Continue Reading
Wilson says liberal group’s lobbyist claim is false
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A left-leaning group has accused Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson of lobbying for an aeronautical company in Washington; Wilson says the allegation is false. Continue Reading
Some primary races are still up in the air
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The Democratic primary in the race to replace outgoing Sen. David Ulibarri and the GOP battle for the right to take on Senate President Pro Tem Tim Jennings in November are still up in the air. Continue Reading
Eichenberg quits race; party will appoint replacement
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Sen. Tim Eichenberg, D-Albuquerque, has ended his re-election bid and given the Democratic Party the job of appointing someone to appear in his place on the November ballot. Continue Reading
Turnout was 25 percent in last week’s primary
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Some 25 percent of registered Democrats and Republicans in New Mexico voted in last week’s primary election, The Associated Press reported. Continue Reading
This lawmaker beat Martinez-supporting Super PAC
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Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon is touting the fact that he is the one candidate targeted by the Super PAC tied to Gov. Susana Martinez who won his Democratic primary on Tuesday. Continue Reading
You can find Tuesday’s election results here
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Several people have asked me where to find full results from Tuesday’s primary in New Mexico. The Secretary of State’s Office has them posted on its website. You can find them by clicking on the headline. Continue Reading
Taking a stand in one of the great civil rights battles
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Our government and too many churches contribute to the culture of discrimination against gay people that exists in America. I’m taking a stand because it’s time that we put an end to that discrimination. Continue Reading
It’s on to November’s hard-fought, dirty and exhausting battles
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Democrats start this general-election season with the advantage in the U.S. Senate and 1st Congressional District races, but the Senate race will be hotly contested, and CD1 might too; meanwhile, the battle for the Roundhouse will be hard-fought. Continue Reading