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Jon Barela, the Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said he hopes the race can stay focused on the issues instead of “non-substantive discussion” that’s not constructive. There’s a big contrast between the two candidates on fiscal policy that Barela is eager to talk about. Continue Reading
Today is the last day to register to vote in the June 1 primary, and early voting for the Democratic and Republican party primaries begins today. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez released her third television ad today, a 30-second spot that explains her assertion that ending corruption helps create jobs. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County is without an elections supervisor after Bob Bartelsmeyer and the county parted ways last week – a month before the June primary. Continue Reading
What you’re looking at is a photo of Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh’s truck parked in front of a red curb outside a fundraiser in Albuquerque. The problem? Red curbs indicate that parking isn’t allowed. Continue Reading
Another Washington analyst has decided that the 1st Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger Jon Barela is becoming more competitive. Continue Reading
In three weeks, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $3,765 for its spring fundraising drive. Now, I’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by June 20. NMPolitics.net needs your help to get there. Continue Reading
The office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says the public doesn’t have any business knowing about Denish’s job-related appointments, except for public appearances. Denish’s office isn’t releasing information about her schedule except to point to news releases that announce public events. Continue Reading
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Colón will start airing his first television ad of the campaign this week, a 30-second biographical spot. Watch it here. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Matt Rush will win the Republican nomination for land commissioner. Continue Reading
Steve Landeene, the outgoing head of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, told the Albuquerque Journal on Friday that he had the “best intentions” in agreeing to buy a ranch adjacent to Spaceport America, saying he was trying to give state officials more time to consider buying the land. Continue Reading
U.S. senators unanimously confirmed the appointment of Ken Gonzales to be New Mexico’s new U.S. attorney on Thursday. Gonzales is expected to be sworn in and start the new job within days. Continue Reading
We don’t know what Steve Landeene planned to do with land he agreed to buy adjacent to Spaceport America, but his entering into an agreement to buy it was a blatant conflict of interest since he’s head of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., has asked Attorney General Eric Holder to examine how Arizona’s new immigration law will affect New Mexicans traveling through that state. Continue Reading
Hispanic candidates came out on top in three contested primary races in a straw poll taken at a forum in Elephant Butte earlier this week. Continue Reading