Huerta enters Las Cruces mayoral race
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UPDATED: As expected, 25-year-old Michael Ray Huerta has formally entered the race for Las Cruces mayor. Continue Reading
Paper: AG playing politics, should consider resigning
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Attorney General Gary King has lately been “dragging his public trust to political depths previously unplumbed” and should consider “recusing himself from office,” The Santa Fe New Mexican says. Continue Reading
Police execute search warrants in Murphy case
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State police on Thursday executed two search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation into allegations of bribery involving judges in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Murphy faces additional misdemeanor charge
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, already facing felony bribery charges, is now facing an additional misdemeanor charge of violating the state’s Governmental Conduct Act. Continue Reading
CYFD has too many supervisors, not enough caseworkers, audit finds
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The state’s Children, Youth and Families Department has too many supervisors and not enough caseworkers, an audit conducted for state lawmakers says. Continue Reading
Politicking is part of the process for becoming a judge
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Campaign contributors often get appointments. The line between politicking and bribery is crossed when the donation buys the appointment or is intended to influence the process. Did indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy cross that line? Continue Reading
Richardson-era judges gave more
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An analysis of political contributions by judges finds that “Richardson-era judges on average contributed far more to political campaigns in recent years than did judges enrobed during previous administrations.” Continue Reading
NM again a critical state in 2012
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New Mexico is one of six states that could decide which party wins the presidency and control of the U.S. Senate next year, according to the Washington Post blog The Fix. Continue Reading
Sanchez takes different stances on ‘similar’ Ryan budget plans
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John Sanchez is attacking Heather Wilson for praising Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget efforts this year after voting against what Sanchez calls a “similar” budget amendment in 2007. But don’t assume that means Sanchez has a consistent stance on the “similar” plans. Continue Reading
Third candidate may join Cruces mayoral race
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The dynamics in this year’s Las Cruces mayoral race may be about to change with the entry of a third candidate who would portray himself as an outsider running against two politicians. Continue Reading
Audit finds more problems at Corrections Department
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A former N.M. Corrections Department official is already under indictment for taking bribes from one company; now, a newly released audit indicates that the problems extend beyond that company. Continue Reading
Martinez appoints Hall to replace Wallace
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Gov. Susana Martinez on Tuesday appointed Jim Hall of Los Alamos to replace Jeanette Wallace, who died in April, in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Maestas won’t run for Congress
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State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, has decided he will seek re-election rather than running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Wilson focuses on ‘unsustainable’ financial situation
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Heather Wilson said in 2008, before many realized that the economy was collapsing, that the media was exaggerating the nation’s financial problems. She’s again running for U.S. Senate, but this time she’s taking a different tone when talking about the economy. Continue Reading
Councilor Thomas won’t seek another term
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Las Cruces City Councilor Sharon Thomas says she won’t run for mayor this year and will give up her seat in 2013 rather than seeking another term. Continue Reading