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UPDATED: An early morning hearing in the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy ended up lasting all day, and a grand jury that was scheduled to meet today has been delayed until Friday. Heath Haussamen will tweet live from district court as the situation develops Friday. Continue Reading
A grand jury is scheduled to meet today at 9 a.m. to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery. Heath Haussamen will be at the district courthouse in Las Cruces tweeting live updates. Continue Reading
Sunland Park Mayor Martin Resendiz says he’s running for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Steve Pearce, and former State Rep. Nate Cote says he may also jump into the race. Continue Reading
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Greg Sowards has loaned his campaign $150,000, which he says is “seed money” to jumpstart his campaign. Continue Reading
Though many Democratic lawmakers aren’t impressed with the job Gov. Susana Martinez has done thus far, two Democratic state lawmakers who represent an area that’s often forgotten have a different take. Continue Reading
The first debate for GOP presidential candidates of the 2012 election cycle will be held Thursday, and former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson will participate. Continue Reading
A grand jury is scheduled to meet May 12 to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery, the special prosecutor assigned to the case confirmed today. Continue Reading
I believe the world is safer without Osama bin Laden in it. But you’re not going to see me jumping for joy over the death of anyone. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Upon learning of the death of Osama bin Laden, N.M. politicians expressed pride in America, gratitude to the military and intelligence agencies, and a sense that justice had been served. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, is dead, and the United States has possession of his body. Continue Reading
Members of the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee narrowly voted today to give Javier Gonzales another two-year term as their chairman. Continue Reading
Eric Griego will give up his state Senate seat to run for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District seat in Washington. Continue Reading
U.S. Senate candidate Hector Balderas is responding to opponent Martin Heinrich’s endorsements from large political committees by releasing a list of local officials backing him. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Heather Wilson has a commanding lead over other declared and likely candidates for the GOP nomination for New Mexico’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to a new, independent poll. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich has sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to keep his promise to begin reducing the number of U.S. soldiers stationed in Afghanistan starting in July. Continue Reading