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Though he has a strong résumé, ideas about how to fix America, and a penchant for being brutally honest, Gary Johnson’s presidential campaign is dead simply because the mainstream media decided he couldn’t win. That’s outrageous. Continue Reading
Redistricting forces lawmakers to think about their futures. State Rep. Al Park, D-Albuquerque, has already decided to give up his House seat in 2012 to run for the Public Regulation Commission. Who else is planning to retire from the Legislature next year? Continue Reading
UPDATED: The judge overseeing the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has dismissed four felony charges because of procedural issues; while lawyers argue over those charges, Murphy still faces a separate felony bribery charge for which he could go to trial as soon as Oct. 31. Continue Reading
The first 2011 special session of the New Mexico Legislature ended Saturday with no deals on at least most redistricting plans and a looming court battle. Continue Reading
UPDATED: A judge has apparently dismissed one or more felony bribery charges against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, but he did so under seal, so exactly what the judge ordered and why isn’t clear. Continue Reading
Yes, former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson is still a presidential candidate, though most people paying marginal attention to the GOP primary probably didn’t know it – until Thursday night. Continue Reading
Redistricting was destined to end up in court, so maybe the Legislature should adjourn sine die today and stop spending taxpayer money to try to complete this futile exercise. We’re already going to spend millions in legal fees. Let’s get on with it. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net’s Heath Haussamen went on the statewide radio show News New Mexico this morning to talk about the current legislative session and other issues. Continue Reading
Tax and Revenue refused in May to release documents related to the secretary of state’s claim about foreign nationals illegally voting, saying they were part of a police probe. We now know that police aren’t investigating, so that isn’t a valid reason to withhold records. Continue Reading
One reason Republicans haven’t seen much work from Democrats during the current redistricting special session is that Democrats have been negotiating behind the scenes to draft plans they hope can pass with or without Republican support. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce takes issue with a recent guest column on this site accusing him of cosponsoring legislation that would “result in the worst sell-off of our nation’s most scenic treasures in living memory.” Continue Reading
The raging battle in Santa Fe about whether lawmakers are working hard enough points to a deeper issue. Our unpaid legislators can’t keep up with the governor or the pace of life in the 21st Century no matter how hard they work. We need to pay these folks. Continue Reading
In the middle of an election battle, Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will be honored at the White House today as a “champion of change.” Continue Reading
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will join N.M. Gov. Susana Martinez and several members of Congress at a conference in Albuquerque later this month aimed at engaging Hispanics in “center-right” issues. Continue Reading
Nathan Small has announced that he is seeking re-election to the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council. Continue Reading