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Last month Dianna Duran claimed to have evidence of foreign nationals illegally voting in elections, but she won’t share that evidence with the public. I’ve identified several potential public records act violations stemming from her dealings with me. Continue Reading
UPDATED: After reviewing a complaint from the N.M. Corrections Department, Attorney General Gary King’s office declined last year to investigate a former corrections official accused of bribery – the same official a federal grand jury indicted last week on 30 felony counts. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici will headline a uranium fuel conference in Hobbs later this month. Continue Reading
State Sen. Tim Keller, D-Albuquerque, announced today that he won’t run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Democrat Martin Heinrich had the most cash on hand of any declared U.S. Senate candidate at the end of the first fundraising quarter of the 2012 election cycle. Continue Reading
A judge based in Silver City has apparently been assigned by the N.M. Supreme Court to handle some matters related to the investigation of bribery allegations against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
A former N.M. Corrections Department official has been indicted by a federal grand jury for taking well over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for steering construction contracts to a roofing company. Continue Reading
A proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony has new life with the federal government announcing that it will soon file a draft Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register. Continue Reading
New Mexico First is currently accepting nominations for lawmakers and other leaders who have been role models for cross-party collaboration, primarily in the areas of health, education, energy, environment and economic development. Continue Reading
A new law requires government agencies to hand over public records in an electronic form if they exist in that form. It’s a small step toward increased transparency and accessibility, but an important step nonetheless. Continue Reading
Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson will jump into the 2012 GOP presidential primary on April 21 in New Hampshire. Continue Reading
Nearly 80 U.S. border officials have been arrested in the last five years for helping Mexican drug cartels, and hundreds more are under investigation. Continue Reading
The N.M. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request to suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson announced today that she raised more than $300,000 in the fundraising quarter that ended March 31. Continue Reading
Jeannette Wallace kept candy on her desk to share with others. She spent this year’s legislative session working tirelessly in spite of the fact that she was lugging an oxygen tank around the Roundhouse. And she wore bright-colored tennis shoes that caught everyone’s attention. Continue Reading