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At the midpoint of the 2010 legislative session, House Majority Leader Ken Martinez is waiting to see how federal action will affect the state’s budget issues and asking Republicans to join Democrats in being “part of the solution.” Continue Reading
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ordered El Paso Electric to stop charging franchise fees and refund over $5 million collected from its customers in Doña Ana and Otero counties since 1999. Continue Reading
State Insurance Superintendent Morris J. Chavez has been placed on paid leave from his post, which oversees the state’s insurance industry, during a personnel investigation, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
While health care is snarled in Washington, two members of the New Mexico congressional delegation say they’re committed to getting the Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act passed during the second session of the 111th Congress. Continue Reading
After putting 53,000 miles on his truck campaigning for commissioner of public lands, Republican Errol Chavez is switching races and will run for state auditor instead. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who has been fueling speculation about a possible run for president with the launch of his Our America Initiative, was in New Hampshire on Saturday to give the keynote address at the Republican Liberty Caucus of New Hampshire forum. Continue Reading
Oilman and geologist Spiro Vassilopoulos announced today that he will enter the Republican primary for land commissioner. Continue Reading
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from whistleblower Frank Foy and his attorney Victor Marshall in Santa Fe this afternoon. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2012, blames New Mexico’s budget deficit on current Gov. Bill Richardson and legislators who voted for the last seven budgets. Continue Reading
Pete Domenici Jr., a Republican and the son of the state’s longest-serving U.S. senator, announced Sunday that he’s running for governor. Continue Reading
Facing at least a $500 million deficit, Gov. Bill Richardson will consider recommendations from a committee he appointed last month to make sweeping changes aimed at saving money and making government more efficient. Continue Reading
Three Republican lawmakers have joined a group of businesses and industry associations that are challenging the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board’s (EIB) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson has signed an executive order that he hopes will help the state become the leader in renewable energy exports. Continue Reading
Wendy Amato, who declared her candidacy for mayor of Carlsbad last week, says if she wins she would become the first woman elected to the position. Continue Reading
Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons invited elected officials, the media and the public to his office Thursday to discuss a controversial four-way land exchange he previously agreed to make with private ranchers. Listen here. Continue Reading