Domenici says little about federal investigations
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Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., had little to say when asked today about two high-profile federal investigations, one of them involving him. Continue Reading
‘People are afraid,’ former Sen. Domenici says
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Former Sen. Pete Domenici says he sees a trend toward greater government involvement in people’s lives as a serious problem that is understandably leading to many of the emotional outbursts coloring the debate. But he also believes bipartisanship and respect are necessary to address the debt and other problems. Continue Reading
Shuffling in lieutenant governor primary race
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The recent changes in the dynamics of the Democratic primary include today’s announcement that Matthew Padilla won’t run. In making that announcement, Padilla endorsed Brian Colón for the job. Continue Reading
NMSU’s Domenici conference starts today
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The 2009 Domenici Public Policy Conference will be held today and Thursday at New Mexico State University, and among the high-profile officials scheduled to speak is U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Continue Reading
This site no longer accepting anonymous contributions
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I work hard to publish an ethical and transparent site. It’s my hope that making the necessary change of no longer accepting anonymous contributions enhances the integrity of NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
Teague could be in trouble in 2010
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Analysts say House Democrats could lose big in 2010. In my view, New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is one of the seats most likely to flip. But anything could happen before next November, and Teague is working hard. Continue Reading
ABQ nurse says she’s running for lieutenant governor
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A registered nurse and Republican said today she’s joining the race for lieutenant governor. Bea Sheridan said in a news release that she is running “because we are failing our children by remaining silent.” Continue Reading
Media outlets team up to host ABQ mayoral debate
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A number of media outlets including the New Mexico Independent — a site I write for — are hosting an Albuquerque mayoral candidate debate on Wednesday that has a lot of dimensions. Continue Reading
Lyons wants development lease rule change
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UPDATED: The land commissioner is attempting to erase questions about the legality of development leases like those the AG has said are “not comprehended by and in conflict with” state law. Continue Reading
Teague is the 10th richest member of Congress
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, an oilman from Hobbs, has a net worth of $40.63 million, according to rankings released today by the Washington, D.C. publication Roll Call. That makes him the 10th richest member of Congress. Continue Reading
Announcing NMPolitics.net’s new reporter, Peter St. Cyr
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You may know Peter St. Cyr as a reporter for 770 KKOB-AM in Albuquerque. As of today, he’s also a reporter for NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
Did guv, Condit stay at scene of crash or not?
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If Gov. Bill Richardson and his Chief of Staff Brian Condit hung around the scene of a boat crash they were involved in for 30 minutes in last weekend, why didn’t officers who say they arrived 20 minutes after the crash see them there? Continue Reading
Colón wins this site’s non-scientific poll
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With most candidates organizing their supporters to vote, Brian Colón emerged with the most votes in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site asking which declared Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor would win the primary. Continue Reading
Gonzales named chairman of state Democratic Party
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Javier Gonzales, a member of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents, was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico today. He’ll serve until at least April 2011, filling out the term vacated when Brian Colón resigned August 8 to run for lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
Guv looks forward to ‘becoming a normal person’
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UPDATED: After Bill Richardson finishes his term as governor, “he plans to take some time off to travel the country in a car — driving himself for the first time in years — to fulfill his longtime dream of visiting every major league baseball park,” according to the New York Times. Continue Reading