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Gov. Susana Martinez signed two bills Wednesday that were opposed by major campaign contributors and one controversial bill opposed by many social conservatives – bills some feared she would veto. Continue Reading
The sponsor of a 2009 bill that opened legislative conference committees to the public says that legislation has increased transparency in the Roundhouse. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has been asked to immediately and temporarily suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
The attorney representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy says any suggestion that the judge committed a crime is “absurd.” Continue Reading
On Feb. 1, I asked readers of NMPolitics.net to help me raise $12,000 to keep the site going. I’m pleased to announce today that NMPolitics.net has surpassed that goal! Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Commissioner Leticia Duarte-Benavidez is defending her recent vote to delay consideration of a proposed censure of herself. Continue Reading
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A grand jury that was scheduled to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on Tuesday on charges including bribery has been delayed. Continue Reading
UPDATED: As expected, Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis formally entered the race to replace Martin Heinrich in the U.S. House on Sunday. Continue Reading
UPDATED: As expected, U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich formally announced today that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy won’t hear any criminal cases until an investigation into bribery allegations is resolved, the court’s chief judge said today. Continue Reading
Based on the expectation that U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich is about to jump into the U.S. Senate race, state Sen. Eric Griego announced today that he’s forming an exploratory committee as he considers running to replace Heinrich in Congress. Continue Reading
The pending investigation into allegations of bribery against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy is the latest scandal involving a judge in Doña Ana County, which has been plagued by judicial scandal for years. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has been notified that a grand jury meeting next week may charge him with paying a bribe in exchange for then-Gov. Bill Richardson appointing him to the bench in 2006. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The Attorney General’s Office says Gov. Susana Martinez’s radio ads that lobbied the Legislature using campaign funds might have violated state law, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading