NMPolitics.net to resume publication Monday
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NMPolitics.net will resume publication on Monday. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net on hiatus
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NMPolitics.net is currently on haitus due to a family emergency. We’ll be back as soon as we can. Continue Reading
DA votes on continuing victim notification system released
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The head of the state district attorney’s association has disclosed how each district attorney voted during two recent votes on whether to continue an automated system that notifies victims and others of court hearings. Continue Reading
Balderas still has a long way to go
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In the last week, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Hector Balderas has established himself as a serious candidate, but Martin Heinrich is formidable and remains the favorite to win the primary race – at least for now. Continue Reading
Martinez’s popularity stands out among GOP governors
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s popularity is somewhat of an anomaly, as many GOP governors of swing states have low approval ratings. The fact that she and President Barack Obama are popular here makes New Mexico one of the more interesting states to watch in 2012. Continue Reading
Murphy seeks dismissal of charges
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The lawyer representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has filed several motions seeking the dismissal of bribery charges against his client. Continue Reading
Lanier announces candidacy for Cruces City Council
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Clinton R. Lanier, a small-business owner and assistant professor at New Mexico Tech in Socorro, has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Las Cruces City Council. Continue Reading
Senate, presidential races are up for grabs, polls show
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Next year’s primary and general elections are far away, and anything can happen in the interim. But right now, the Senate and presidential contests in New Mexico are shaping up to be hotly contested races that will keep the state in the national spotlight through next November. Continue Reading
DAs reverse vote, continue victim notification system
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The state’s district attorneys have agreed to take a company that provides a victim notification system up on its offer to continue the service for two months for free while they seek other funding to keep the system going. Continue Reading
Wilson, Heinrich lead in Senate primaries
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A new poll finds Republican Heather Wilson and Democrat Martin Heinrich leading in their respective primaries for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Poll finds Johnson, Romney best GOP candidates in NM
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A new poll finds that Republicans Gary Johnson and Mitt Romney are the candidates with the greatest support in New Mexico in potential matchups with President Barack Obama next year. Continue Reading
DAs scramble to save victim notification system
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Gov. Susana Martinez pocket vetoed a bill earlier this year that would have funded a victim notification system she helped bring to New Mexico years ago as a district attorney. With federal funding for the system ending today, the state’s district attorneys are scrambling to try to find a way to keep the system going. Continue Reading
Texas prosecutors take over Columbus gun trafficking case
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The U.S. attorney for Western Texas has taken over the firearms trafficking case against officials from the Town of Columbus and others. Continue Reading
Congressional run isn’t likely, Cote says
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Former State Rep. Nate Cote told NMPolitics.net in May that he was “seriously” considering running for Congress next year; he now tells the Las Cruces Sun-News that isn’t likely. Continue Reading
Chávez is running for Congress; Denish isn’t
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Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez is running for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich; meanwhile, former Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has decided against running. Continue Reading