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Republican gubernatorial candidates Susana Martinez and Allen Weh continued their sparring on Tuesday, but there are some gray areas and inconsistencies in their arguments that need to be pointed out. Continue Reading
The U.S. House has overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
Brian Colón, who’s running for lieutenant governor, and Sandy Jones, who’s running for land commissioner, announced new endorsements today. Continue Reading
Democratic and Republican candidates for New Mexico commissioner of public lands will gather in Las Cruces on Thursday for a forum that is open to the public. Continue Reading
The U.S. House is expected to vote today on legislation from Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Lawrence Rael is out with a new TV ad, a 30-second spot that focuses on his record of “proven results.” Watch it here. Continue Reading
Former Public Regulation Commissioner Herb H. Hughes has endorsed Jamie Estrada in the Republican primary for the District 5 seat on the PRC. Continue Reading
With the surge of Sarah Palin’s endorsement and a new poll propelling her, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez went for the kill Monday by unveiling the first negative TV ad of the primary race. Continue Reading
One of GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Turner’s TV ads is getting attention from FOX News for being “unusual” and “innovative.” Watch the report here.
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In five weeks, 82 people have pitched in a combined $6,815 in response to the call for a community effort to help keep NMPolitics.net going. If you haven’t yet made a financial contribution, I’m asking you to do so today. Continue Reading
Because of new complaints of alleged misconduct, the state Supreme Court’s disciplinary board has asked the high court to immediately suspend appeals judge candidate Dennis W. Montoya from practicing law, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
The profiles of primary races are continuing, with the Santa Fe New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal writing about hot races this weekend. Continue Reading
Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez will provide a boost to Martinez’s campaign, most Republicans interviewed over the weekend said. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Adam Kokesh defeat Tom Mullins to win the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional District race. Continue Reading
Former President Bill Clinton will be in Albuquerque on Tuesday to help raise money for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish. Continue Reading