Martinez among the least popular governors, poll says
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New Mexico’s U.S. senators had higher approval ratings than Martinez but were in the bottom half when compared to other senators. Continue Reading
House Democrats to governor: Enough is enough
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We are going to fight for New Mexicans by standing against additional cuts. Continue Reading
U.S. immigration agency will lose millions because it can’t process visas fast enough
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Fees from so-called “premium processing” to expedite H-1B visas have paid for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ efforts to digitize. But the agency hasn’t been able to keep up with demand, forcing it to suspend its cash cow. Continue Reading
The White House still hasn’t released most staffers’ financial disclosures
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A little over a week ago, the White House began releasing the Trump administration’s financial disclosures. But many are still missing. Here’s what we know now. Continue Reading
Oppose changes to the county’s fireworks ordinance
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Email our county commissioners to request that the safe and sane fireworks ordinance remain in effect as is, and that the commissioners who received big campaign contributions from fireworks venders recuse themselves. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes tax hikes, funding for higher education and Legislature
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated her pledge to call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming weeks. Continue Reading
Governor pocket vetoes proposal to consolidate local elections
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The pocket veto was a defense of local laws requiring photo identification to vote, a Martinez spokesman said. Continue Reading
Guv vetoes bill to shine light on dark money
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The bill was an effort to shine light on dark money and shift power from independent groups to those running for office. Continue Reading
Democrats also urge prompt BLM payment to state
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The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked the BLM to “complete the leasing process as expeditiously as possible.” Continue Reading
Here’s the legislation Martinez signed and vetoed on Thursday
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With a Friday deadline looming to act on legislation approved in the recent session, Gov. Susana Martinez signed dozens of bills into law on Thursday — and vetoed many others. Continue Reading
Pearce urges resolution of lease protests, prompt payment to state
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Delay of the leases has put on hold a $69.9 million payment that’s critical to state government ending its current fiscal year in the black. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
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There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Our education system should nurture teachers, not punish them
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You cannot put students first by putting educators last. Continue Reading
State auditor says Hobbs may need ‘new leadership’
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State Auditor Tim Keller’s office has launched its third investigation in recent months into alleged conflicts of interest and other problems in Hobbs city government. Continue Reading
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