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Republicans across the state should be excited about the strong ticket of Republicans nominated in last Tuesday’s primary. It is vital for the Republican Party to unite, put past differences aside and make the Democrats their target. Continue Reading
We’re starting to see candidates use social media as a way to communicate directly with their supporters. They are reaching out en masse, in a very personal way, to voters. Social media is the new political arena. Continue Reading
Like the rest of the nation, New Mexico is currently suffering from a severe economic malaise. To make matters worse, we now face the prospect of an increased regulatory burden that would be difficult to support even in the best of times. Continue Reading
I encourage the Obama Administration to examine the various obstacles that are impeding effective conservation partnerships, especially with the private sector, and help remove them so that we can all work together to address the critical challenges confronting our public lands. Continue Reading
From both sides of the aisle and all parts of the country, veterans are speaking out in support of clean energy legislation – not because of environmental reasons, but because our dependence on foreign energy and continued climate change pose a threat to our national security. Continue Reading
My record speaks for itself. I am running to restore trust, accountability, transparency and ethics to the important office of state land commissioner, and that is what I will do. Continue Reading
The commissioner of public lands is integral to the fiscal solvency of New Mexico’s schools, which is precisely why now is not the time to elect Ray Powell. Continue Reading
Why aren’t more taxpayers questioning the government’s authority to regulate against issues such as obesity? Is it the government’s role to regulate obesity? If we tax products that are high in calories, shouldn’t we also subsidize products that aren’t, such as vegetables? Continue Reading
On Sunday, GOP Chairman Harvey Yates took sides in a TV ad fight between two of my opponents in this race. His involvement breaks our rules, shows a bias and betrayed the neutrality Republican Party officials are supposed to respect. Continue Reading
If ever a political party was given a shot at power by discredited incumbents, it would be the Republican Party of New Mexico in 2010. Nevertheless, it is far from clear that Republicans will convince a skeptical public to allow them to govern the state, no matter how eager it is for change. Here’s why. Continue Reading
One of the major goals of the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board has been to improve the investment performance of our fund. I am pleased to report that our efforts are bearing fruit, as reflected in our performance numbers for the period that ended March 31.
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CBS News reports that there are 237 millionaires in Congress. That’s 44 percent of our Federal lawmakers. Millionaires represent only 1 percent of the general population. We need more candidates who can campaign effectively on a limited budget. Continue Reading
The question that we as taxpayers and our political leaders must ask is whether all workers in our society should serve their customers or whether government workers are a protected class, immune from market forces and competition. Continue Reading
Regional economic development is key to the health and prosperity of New Mexico’s counties and cities, and for the state as a whole. Here is my plan to do it. Continue Reading
Unjust laws that target people based on race or national origin have never survived in America or most of the civilized world. So it will be with Arizona’s SB1070 and similar attempts around the country. Continue Reading