Judge Miller-Byrnes is seeking re-election
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Las Cruces Presiding Municipal Judge Melissa Miller-Byrnes has announced that she’s seeking re-election to the position, which she’s held since 1999. Continue Reading
Dailey enters Cruces City Council race
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Ryan Dailey has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, which is currently held by Nathan Small. Continue Reading
No proof of widespread judicial bribery, at least yet
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District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery indictment has received national attention because it raises the possibility of a widespread criminal scheme involving former Gov. Bill Richardson and the judges he appointed. But the public has yet to see proof that such a scheme existed. Continue Reading
Luján clears way for Block impeachment process to start
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House Speaker Ben Luján will appoint a subcommittee during next month’s special session to begin consideration of the impeachment of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. Continue Reading
Judge allows bribery case against Murphy to move forward
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A magistrate judge ruled Saturday that a new felony bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy can move forward in spite of a claim from Murphy’s attorney that Murphy’s actions were politicking and lobbying, not bribery. Continue Reading
Murphy trial staying in Las Cruces
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A judge has denied the prosecutor’s request to move the bribery trial of District Judge Mike Murphy out of Doña Ana County. That means Murphy’s trial remains scheduled to be held in Las Cruces and start Oct. 31. Continue Reading
Judge denies requests to drop charges against Murphy
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The judge presiding over the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has denied several motions seeking the dismissal of the charges. Continue Reading
Prosecutor wants change of venue in Murphy case
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District Judge Mike Murphy could face trial on bribery charges somewhere other than Doña Ana County if the case’s prosecutor gets his way. Continue Reading
The PRC needs more public scrutiny, not less
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Public Regulation Commissioner Ben Hall says the media’s coverage of the scandal surrounding Jerome Block Jr. has been inappropriate. Contrary to what Hall thinks, the PRC needs more public scrutiny, not less – and the lack of examination of Hall’s background during last year’s election proves it. Continue Reading
Lujan Grisham enters congressional race
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham jumped into the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary today, setting up a three-way contest that also includes former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez and State Sen. Eric Griego. Continue Reading
Diaz enters Cruces City Council race
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Aaron Henry Diaz has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, which is currently held by Nathan Small. Continue Reading
Where’s the ethics reform, Las Cruces?
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Ethics reform is long overdue in Las Cruces. Let’s hope the mayor, councilors, and candidates running in the November election make it a priority. Continue Reading
Victim notification system gets stimulus funds
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Gov. Susana Martinez has set aside $120,000 to help keep a statewide victim notification system operational while district attorneys and local governments look for a way to sustain it in the long run. Continue Reading
A sense that Washington doesn’t serve most people
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It’s no wonder that many average Americans stop paying attention to politics when a donor can spend $1 million anonymously in a presidential race and almost get away with it. Continue Reading
NASA picks Virgin Galactic to fly payloads to space
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NASA has selected Virgin Galactic to fly technology payloads into suborbital space in a move that is certain to benefit Spaceport America in Southern New Mexico. Continue Reading