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Heath Haussamen was on the new radio show News New Mexico this morning talking primarily about the governor’s race. Click on the headline to listen to his hour-long conversation with the show’s hosts. Continue Reading
Many moderate Democrats and independents are interested in Republican Susana Martinez’s candidacy for governor. To win them over, she’s going to have to display intelligence and substance on the issues. She has to show that she’s not an ideologue. Continue Reading
Both gubernatorial candidates have said they would end the state’s policy that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, but neither was willing to tell the New Mexico Independent how they would deal with the fallout of doing that. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen will be talking about politics and government on Wednesday morning with Michael Swickard and Jim Spence, co-hosts of the new talk radio show News New Mexico.
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In this election, Bill Richardson is Diane Denish’s greatest weakness. If she wants to win the governor’s race, Denish needs to be blunt. She must tell voters she won’t do business the way Richardson has. Continue Reading
There are five proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in November. The Legislature’s Web site now includes general information about each and arguments for and against them. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has begun producing a TV show aimed at giving New Mexicans an inside look at what he is doing and what’s going on in Washington. The program is going to be airing on public access channels around the state. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s campaign spokesman was arrested for DWI early Sunday morning, and he was fired later in the day. Continue Reading
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New Mexico is one of nine states that doesn’t produce a regular report that tracks how much the state gives up each year to tax credits, exemptions and deductions. Both candidates for governor want to change that. Continue Reading
Why would a man intentionally waste solar power he’s producing by building a water heating and cooling system he doesn’t need? Because, apparently, that’s the only way he gets paid for producing the energy. Continue Reading
No matter who is elected governor in November, expect the number of exempt or “political” appointees working in state government to drop significantly. Both candidates also plan other steps to reduce the state payroll. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Harry Teague’s troubles are growing. Last week, we learned about a $2.7 million lawsuit he and his companies are facing. But though his opponent, former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, has a slight advantage in the November election, I don’t count Teague out. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Theresa Becenti-Aguilar is being sworn in this morning as the newest member of the Public Regulation Commission, the New Mexico Independent is reporting. Continue Reading
Taking a position on “double dipping” for the first time, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says a 2003 law that allowed all retired public employees to return to work and collect a paycheck and pension at the same time went too far – but so does a new law that eliminates incentives for public safety workers to return to work after retiring. Continue Reading