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This is not the time to cut or end funding for legal services to poor New Mexicans. All New Mexicans need more help, not less, and they all deserve access to the courts. Continue Reading
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This is not the time to cut or end funding for legal services to poor New Mexicans. All New Mexicans need more help, not less, and they all deserve access to the courts. Continue Reading
Although we must keep the branches of government separate, we must work closely together to address our economic deficit. I offer the following specifics as a new administration prepares to take office and as a new legislative session begins. Continue Reading
I did not decide to run for Otero County commissioner as an independent on a whim. This is a reasoned decision and I am glad this is the path I have chosen. Continue Reading
There is a clear difference between me and the current land commissioner, and there is a clear difference between the candidates for land commissioner in this upcoming election. Continue Reading
This week, Attorney General Gary King once again backed scandal-plagued Secretary of State Mary Herrera by agreeing with her that a write-in candidate for governor of New Mexico is constitutional “on its face.” It isn’t. Continue Reading
Governor Richardson has been in the news a lot in recent weeks on a variety of issues that I have found to be both entertaining and disturbing. I only hope that the next governor, no matter who she is, is as Senator John Arthur Smith recently stated, “more concerned about child care than the wildlife.” Continue Reading
The irresponsible votes for unsustainable spending could have been prevented by better representation. Our representatives needed to ask us what we wanted, not what Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama wanted. They should all be sent home this November. Continue Reading
I got to tag along with Jon Barela’s campaign manager for debate negotiations with the TV stations and Mr. Heinrich’s team. What follows are my personal observations, the Chicken Mc Nuggets from those discussions. Continue Reading
We need to make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent, freeze non-defense, non-veterans affairs discretionary spending at 2008 levels, and agree to a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Continue Reading
Purchasing Ortiz Mountain Ranch, a magnificent property, is a great investment in New Mexico that will produce immediate and long-term payoffs. Continue Reading
A report being released this week shows that across the state, New Mexicans are struggling to pay for housing. Many people might think our state cannot afford to invest in affordable housing right now. But we can, and we should. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is a dysfunctional family owing to excessive politicization and needs a major overhaul. That will not happen until influential people acknowledge that fact and initiate the process. Continue Reading
As it turns out, this governor’s race is not about just the next four years – it’s about the next 10. The redistricting process is precisely why electing Diane Denish this November is so important. Continue Reading
As I consider the two gubernatorial candidates, I am appalled. When all is said and done about New Mexico’s miseries, I have to question whether they can provide even minimally adequate leadership for the next four years. Continue Reading
One of the most useful tools my office has used to help serve the public has been our Attorney General’s Office website, nmag.gov. Parts of it are frequently being updated in order to make it easier for people to avail themselves of the many services provided by this office. Continue Reading