The first campaign finance reports of general election are in for governor, other state races
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The reports showed positives for both gubernatorial candidates. Continue Reading
There’s nothing ‘right’ or ‘honorable’ about Scott Krahling’s actions
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That the former Doña Ana County clerk did not step down sooner suggests he was far more interested in protecting his ego than the voters. Continue Reading
Reauthorize conservation fund that benefits almost every family across the country
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All of our congressional delegates need to hear from their constituents about how important it is to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Continue Reading
Improperly Sealed: Lawyers, not judges, selecting which NM fed court documents stay secret
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The practice is an apparent violation of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico’s own rules. Continue Reading
Straight party issue spurs Portales Libertarian to run for secretary of state
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New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s decision to add straight-party ticket voting to November’s ballot has caused waves across the political party spectrum. Continue Reading
Risky buildings: New Mexico’s schools run on old infrastructure
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Despite investing billions, the state says most school systems are out of date or hazardous. Continue Reading
Krahling’s ‘intimate relationship’ with employee hurt clerk’s office, investigation concludes
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A county report about the investigation is the first indication to the public of the reason Doña Ana County Clerk Scott Krahling is resigning. Continue Reading
Fourteen apply to be the next Doña Ana County clerk
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Many prominent people are on the list. Continue Reading
Naming the Borderlands’ lost
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In Arizona, a humanitarian crisis spurs researchers to find new ways of identifying migrant remains. Continue Reading
Why a minimum wage increase is bad for New Mexico
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Will it give individuals higher paychecks? Yes, but will it give them more personal income and greater purchase power? No. Continue Reading
Toulouse Oliver is wrong about straight-party voting
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There are other ways to make voting easier that don’t come with the insidiously deceptive motivation of protecting the system from voters. Continue Reading
Federal, gubernatorial candidates weigh in on abortion, contraception and more
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Check out N.M. Political Report’s Q&As with candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor. Continue Reading
Across the country, basements, offices and hotels play short-term host to people in ICE custody
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The temporary holding facilities often come as a surprise to the unsuspecting civilians who work or live nearby. Continue Reading
In search of the faith and optimism that drove John McCain
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It was Sen. John McCain’s belief in what we have in common, not what divides us, that drove him. Continue Reading
NM senators speak out over order they say would hamper Nuclear Safety Board
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They want Congress to suspend a move that would limit access to information about facilities and could hinder the panel’s ability to oversee worker health and safety. Continue Reading