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A state law that bars lawmakers and the governor from soliciting campaign contributions during and around legislative sessions doesn’t prohibit them from accepting unsolicited contributions. Continue Reading
Las Cruces native and businessman Jamie Estrada announced today that he’s running for the District 5 seat on the Public Regulation Commission. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Lawrence Rael became today the first candidate in the lieutenant governor’s race to spend money on television ads. The Democrat is out with an ad that focuses on his “ability to build relationships for a better New Mexico,” according to a news release. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has hired a new campaign manager. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says she’ll voluntarily release a campaign finance report later this week, though the law doesn’t require her to release another one until April. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Tom Taylor is doing as minority leader in the state House. Continue Reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says one of the Republican candidates, Janice Arnold-Jones, has “shown a real commitment to increased transparency” but voters may be wondering about the other three GOP hopefuls. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones has one-upped Democratic candidate Diane Denish in the battle over who’s being the most transparent about her campaign’s funding. Continue Reading
The state finance and personnel departments, like the governor’s office, say they have no information about the 59 political appointees who are losing their jobs Friday. I remain skeptical.
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Anthony is becoming an official city after residents there voted overwhelmingly today in favor of incorporation. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Assessor Gary Perez says he’s considering running for a seat on the Public Regulation Commission and will decide this week. Continue Reading
Diane Denish says it’s ironic that the GOP is criticizing campaign contributions she’s accepted when she’s been more transparent about her campaign’s finances than the Republican candidates. Continue Reading
Residents of Anthony, N.M. will decide today whether to incorporate. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anthony Water and Sanitation District office, 1155 North 4th Street, and at Anthony Elementary School, 609 Church St. Continue Reading
Santa Fe County Sheriff Greg Solano announced Saturday that he’s dropping out of the race for lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson is set to unveil his proposal to balance the state budget on Tuesday, and he says he will support a temporary tax increase as part of the fix, The Associated Press is reporting. Continue Reading