Welcome to the new NMPolitics.net
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It’s taken two years, but the long-promised redesign of Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics, which I now more commonly call NMPolitics.net, has arrived. Here’s what you need to know about it. Continue Reading
Defendant once carried out firing of AG prosecutor
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One of two assistant attorney generals prosecuting the case against former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and three others was once fired by one of the defendants in the case, former AG employee Elizabeth Kupfer. Continue Reading
Former GOP staffer complains about ideologues
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Sergio Garcia, who quit his job as deputy executive director of the state Republican Party earlier this week, says his abrupt resignation came largely because of widely differing views about where the GOP should be headed. Continue Reading
Indictments add to scandal plaguing NM Democrats
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With the 2010 election cycle already in full swing, some Republicans are hitting Democrats hard over this week’s news that a former Democratic secretary of state and others were indicted in another massive corruption scandal. Continue Reading
Vigil-Giron isn’t being placed on administrative leave
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Former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron isn’t currently being placed on administrative leave from her position with the state Department of Workforce Solutions despite the fact that she was indicted on 50 felony counts related to public corruption on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Vigil-Giron, other defendants co-hosted event for guv
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Here’s an interesting little side note related to Wednesday’s indictments of former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and others. Vigil-Giron and the others indicted — lobbyists Joseph Kupfer and Elizabeth Kupfer and contractor Armando Gutierrez — co-hosted a fundraiser for Gov. Bill Richardson’s re-election campaign in 2006.
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Teague says health-care bill still needs work
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague’s town hall meeting was civil and proved to be a good opportunity for constituents of the Democrat, who represents the 2nd Congressional District, to learn where Teague stands on the health-care reform proposal being debated by Congress. Continue Reading
New corruption indictments bolster calls for reform
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The indictments of former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and others are a reminder of the need for reforms that might help prevent or deter public corruption in the future. Officials point to reforms such as the creation of an independent ethics commission, more funding for the state auditor and attorney general and regulatory changes. Continue Reading
Prosecutors allege the theft of millions of dollars
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Former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and the others indicted today by a state grand jury each face 50 counts including money laundering, fraud, soliciting or receiving kickbacks and tax evasion in the alleged theft of millions of dollars. Continue Reading
Former Secretary of State Vigil-Giron, others indicted
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Former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron was one of four people indicted today by a state grand jury following an investigation into the alleged mishandling of millions of dollars in federal voter education funds by her office. Continue Reading
Vigil-Giron targeted in probe of voter education funds
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Former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron confirmed today that she is a target of an investigation into the spending of millions of dollars in federal funds on voter education by her office — an investigation that is now in the hands of a state grand jury. Continue Reading
Madrid again on defense over Fulton controversy
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A new claim that the FBI probed a controversy surrounding Patricia Madrid three years ago has the former state attorney general once again defending herself against pay-to-play allegations. Continue Reading
Roberta Vigil ordered to repay almost $14K
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Roberta Vigil was sentenced on Monday to three years on probation and ordered to repay the West Las Vegas Schools $13,856 after being convicted in May of fraud, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Guv: Some tax credits, incentives may need to end
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Gov. Bill Richardson said today that, while he doesn’t want to scale back 2003 tax cuts or the film incentive program, he may be willing to put an end to some other tax credits and incentives. Continue Reading
Concerns elsewhere aren’t stopping local town halls
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Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are holding a number of town hall meetings on health-care reform despite the unruliness, shouting and occasional scuffles that have characterized similar meetings in some other states. Rep. Ben Ray Luján held a town hall meeting on health-care reform in Santa Fe on Monday. Sen. Jeff Bingaman is holding one today in Clovis. Rep. Harry Teague will hold a “Harry in Your Hometown” event in Las Cruces on Wednesday that could turn into a town hall or individual meetings with constituents, depending on the desires of those who attend. Rep. Martin Heinrich is holding a town hall in Albuquerque on Saturday. Continue Reading