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Gov. Bill Richardson’s proposal to put an end to double-dipping by government employees in New Mexico — but exempt those who are currently doing it – is “inadequate,” says state Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
The story of D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad’s ex-wife Mildred Muhammad – a woman the system completely failed — shows the importance of community and self-reliance. Continue Reading
A finalist for the job of president of New Mexico State University – one who had received attention because of a scandal at the institution where he currently works – has withdrawn his name from consideration for the school’s top job. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s campaign will reimburse the state for three political news releases and other political work paid for with public money in 2004. No comment yet from Gov. Bill Richardson, whose office also put out a political news release in 2004. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez today announced the endorsements of three elected officials from Otero County. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Gov. Bill Richardson signed today legislation that cuts $110 million from various state funds to help plug this year’s budget shortfall, but he vetoed a provision that would have taken additional money from the state auditor. Continue Reading
The Albuquerque Journal had a stellar, two-part report this weekend about a top manager at the state Department of Transportation. Continue Reading
Brian Colón says he wants to make the “largely undefined” lieutenant governor’s office the conduit between New Mexicans and their government. He also wants to use his ability to make connections to help solve the state’s problems. Continue Reading
It wasn’t really a surprise when U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., announced Friday that he planned to vote against the health care bill that ended up narrowly passing the House on Saturday. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they don’t approve of the job Bill Richardson is doing as governor. Continue Reading
Following two days of investigation, here’s what I’ve learned about a situation that has gained the attention of Republicans and the media this week. The bottom line: I’m not sure there was a story to begin with. Continue Reading
The current justices of the New Mexico Supreme Court say they were saddened to learn of the death of former Chief Justice Gene Franchini, who died Wednesday while giving a lecture to first-year law students at the University of New Mexico. Continue Reading
The secretary of state has appointed Doña Ana County’s new elections supervisor to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Continue Reading
The chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico says progressive wins in three city council elections in Las Cruces on Tuesday are a good sign for Democrats heading into the 2010 election. Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King had surgery today to “replace discs and fuse vertebrae in his neck to alleviate longstanding pain and immobility in the area,” a news release from his office states. Continue Reading