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One of three Columbus village officials charged last week with being part of an illegal firearms trafficking ring says the federal charges against him are “politically motivated.” Continue Reading
In the wake of Columbus Police Chief Angelo Vega’s arrest last week in a firearms trafficking case, the Las Cruces Sun-News asks an interesting question: Why was Vega hired for the job in the first place? Continue Reading
A bill has made its way to the House floor that would increase the number of years many existing public employees have to work before they can retire. Such a change amounts to the state breaking a promise to public workers, and it should not be an option. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The village of Columbus mayor and police chief, along with a city trustee and others, were charged today with being part of a firearms trafficking ring that was illegally smuggling guns into Mexico. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Senate rejected late Wednesday a House-approved proposal that would repeal a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Continue Reading
A bill that would increase jail time for and strip pensions from those convicted of public corruption crimes unanimously passed the House today. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen got into a fairly interesting debate with Jim Spence today on the talk radio program News New Mexico about the issue of repealing a law that would give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Continue Reading
With U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich considering running for the Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Bingaman, former State Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones announced today that she’s launching an exploratory as she considers running for the seat Heinrich currently holds. Continue Reading
State Rep. Sandra Jeff used to return to her district following legislative sessions feeling disgusted with herself because she let intimidation from within her political party stop her from standing up for what she believed was right. Never again. Continue Reading
A union president in Albuquerque is apparently the latest public employee who needs to be scolded for improperly using public resources to campaign. Continue Reading
Though Heather Wilson isn’t directly saying it, the implicit message from Monday’s announcement seemed to be that she – not Steve Pearce or anyone else – is the only GOP candidate who can win the Senate race. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson formally entered the race to replace Democrat Jeff Bingaman in the Senate today during an event that was clearly designed to discourage other Republicans from challenging Wilson for the party’s nomination. Continue Reading
Through my own columns, and commentaries and comments written by others, I aim to create a productive forum through NMPolitics.net in which people are free to express their diverse views. But I need your help to keep this forum going. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is seriously considering running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman, but don’t expect him to make a decision anytime soon. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson’s formal announcement that she’s running for U.S. Senate will come at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Albuquerque. Continue Reading