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Members of the House gave unanimous approval today to legislation that would create an independent commission to examine how the N.M. Constitution compares with those of other states and propose changes. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez is putting her full weight behind legislation that would repeal the state law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, going on the offensive with radio ads and robocalls. Continue Reading
A day after she appointed student regents for the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointments of additional regents. Continue Reading
“The Bingaman dominoes” doesn’t quite have the same ring as “the Domenici dominoes” did during the 2008 election cycle, but look for a similar reshuffling of New Mexico’s political deck now that U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman is retiring. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointments today of student regents for New Mexico’s two largest universities. Continue Reading
The defendants in a case involving the state’s housing authorities have asked the N.M. Supreme Court to remove AG Gary King and his office from the case. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez is joining the webcasting revolution in Santa Fe by posting video of what her office calls “key” legislative committee hearings and of speeches she has given. Continue Reading
Last week, while I was working to provide you with comprehensive coverage of the news about Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s retirement and other issues, donations to NMPolitics.net climbed to almost $3,900. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., says he will “actively consider” running for the Senate seat being vacated next year by Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Sources tell NMPolitics.net that U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is considering running for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman, But Luján isn’t saying that. Continue Reading
Politico is quoting U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., as saying he’s not in any rush to make a decision but will “look at” running for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Here are more statements sent out today from politicians about the retirement of U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Jeff Bingaman has always been one to speak plainly, and today was no exception when he explained why he has decided to retire from the U.S. Senate. Continue Reading
UPDATED: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., will retire rather than seeking a sixth term next year. He plans to make the formal announcement this afternoon in Albuquerque. The announcement will be webcast live. Continue Reading
Following his Wednesday drunken driving arrest, N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles is apologizing for “an egregious error in judgment” and says he hopes his apology is “the first indication of my profound remorse” and “complete acceptance of my actions.” Continue Reading