Republicans file federal redistricting appeal
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As expected, Republicans on Monday asked a federal court to intervene in the dispute over redistricting of state House seats. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net reaches 21 percent of fundraising goal
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Thanks to the support of many, NMPolitics.net has raised $3,820 toward its goal of raising $18,000 by April 30. As more newspapers charge for access to their websites, NMPolitics.net needs your help to keep its content free, and to grow. Make a donation today! Continue Reading
High court rejects House redistricting plan; guv to appeal
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The N.M. Supreme Court rejected the governor’s court-approved state House redistricting plan on Friday. She plans to appeal to federal court today. Continue Reading
In session’s final week, Luján focuses on the present
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In what may be his final days presiding over the N.M. House during a legislative session, Speaker Ben Luján, who isn’t seeking re-election because of a long battle with cancer, is “focusing on the present,” the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Let voters decide on PRC reform
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The scandal-plagued Public Regulation Commission clearly needs structural reform. All that stands in the way of voters getting the chance to implement it is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez. Continue Reading
It’s official: Sanchez quits Senate race
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Seven days after NMPolitics.net reported that Republican John Sanchez had decided to drop out of the race to replace the retiring Jeff Bingaman in the U.S. Senate, Sanchez announced today that he’s doing just that. Continue Reading
Senate’s contractor disclosure vote toys with absurdity
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I’m glad Sen. Eric Griego and AFSCME have brought contractor disclosure into the debate about government transparency. But the proposal they convinced the Senate to approve – an overly broad amendment to the Sunshine Portal – is simply not appropriate. Continue Reading
Judge Murphy resigns to avoid discipline
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, whose bribery trial is on hold pending an appeal of the dismissal of a misdemeanor charge, has agreed to resign from the bench to avoid disciplinary proceedings related to comments he made about gay people. Continue Reading
House OKs budget, Nuñez driver’s license bill
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The House gave its approval today to the budget without much debate and to Rep. Andy Nuñez’s driver’s license bill after hours of debate. You can read about both in the archive of NMPolitics.net’s liveblog by clicking on the headline. Continue Reading
Read archive of newspaper’s legislative liveblog
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The Santa Fe New Mexican hosted a lunchtime liveblog about the ongoing legislative session earlier this afternoon. Click on the headline to read the archive. Continue Reading
Vote against anti-corruption bill could be a campaign issue
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A weekend vote on a bill that would toughen penalties for public corruption could have political consequences for those who opposed the legislation, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
Howe issues ‘first and last’ comments on Smothermon
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Public Regulation Commissioner Doug Howe, whose appointment by Gov. Susana Martinez has been at the center of recent controversy because he’s gay, says it’s unfortunate that some are promoting “an agenda of intolerance and bigotry.” Continue Reading
The GOP Senate primary isn’t over – yet
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Heather Wilson has a half million dollars more than Greg Sowards and widespread support, but John Sanchez’s departure from the Republican U.S. Senate primary creates a narrow window of opportunity for Sowards. Continue Reading
Appeal delays Murphy trial
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery trial had been scheduled for early February, but a judge has put the case on hold while the Court of Appeals considers whether to reinstate a misdemeanor charge. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net reaches 10 percent of fundraising goal
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Jim Collie of Albuquerque and the others who donated last week gave a combined $1,880, or just over 10 percent of the $18,000 I’m trying to raise by April 30 so I can hire a reporter. Join them! Click on the headline to make a donation. Continue Reading