State GOP names new executive director
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The Republican Party of New Mexico has named Bryan Watkins, who most recently served as the RNC’s 72-hour director, to be its executive director. Continue Reading
Some want legislators to pass budget, go home early
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With the talk of the legislative session thus far being its sluggish pace, some want to get on with passing a budget and a few other bills, and then adjourn early to save taxpayer dollars. Continue Reading
Listen to Haussamen talk politics
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Heath Haussamen was on KEDU 102.3-FM in Ruidoso on Tuesday to talk about state politics. Listen to the broadcast of The Morning Show with Harvey T. by clicking on the headline. Continue Reading
Martinez announces spaceport board appointments
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated today that she wants to bring in private money to help fund Spaceport America as she announced the appointment of members to fill the Spaceport Authority’s Board of Directors. Continue Reading
Poll: New Mexico looking good for Obama
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President Barack Obama is well-positioned to win New Mexico’s five electoral votes when he seeks re-election next year, according to a new poll. Continue Reading
Poll: Bingaman in good position if he runs again
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A new poll finds that U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is in a good position win re-election, should he choose to seek another term in office. But if Bingaman doesn’t seek another term next year, an open Senate seat in New Mexico could be a toss-up. Continue Reading
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County getting ready for redistricting
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It’s time again for redistricting, and that doesn’t just mean that state lawmakers have work to do. Across the state, local governments must also create a process for drawing new boundaries. Continue Reading
Pearce says he wants to preserve land in Doña Ana County
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Though he has opposed Doña Ana County wilderness legislation in the past, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., says he wants to work with New Mexico’s U.S. senators to “preserve the beautiful lands and open spaces” here. Continue Reading
Paper explores problems with child protective system
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In the wake of the death of 3-year-old Leland Valdez, The Santa Fe New Mexican takes a comprehensive look at problems with the system that failed to protect him from fatal child abuse – and what might be done to fix things. Continue Reading
El Paso Electric CEO discusses outages
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Following three days of rolling blackouts last week, the CEO of El Paso Electric had to answer some tough questions from the El Paso Times. Continue Reading
It’s time to expand webcasting again
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The New Mexico Legislature has taken huge steps in recent years to let the sun shine on its work through webcasting, but there’s more to be done. And it’s time that the other branches of government follow suit. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net reaches 12 percent of fundraising goal
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A week into its annual fundraising drive, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $1,495. I need your help to raise $12,000 by April 30. Continue Reading
Martinez is up to the task of fixing CYFD
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Gov. Susana Martinez has the authority, passion, knowledge and experience to fix problems at CYFD. Change will come too late for 3-year-old Leland Valdez, who died last week, but let’s hope Martinez is able to make changes that help prevent such deaths in the future. Continue Reading
Martinez fills judicial vacancies with prosecutors
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UPDATED: Gov. Susana Martinez has named two prosecutors who used to work for her to fill vacancies on the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Gonzales seeking another term as Dem chairman
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Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Javier Gonzales announced today that he’s seeking another term in that position. Continue Reading