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Thanks to the donations of 82 people, NMPolitics.net has reached 57 percent of its fundraising goal. I need your help to get to 100 percent. Your donations are critical to the future of NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
A bill has made its way to the House floor that would increase the number of years many existing public employees have to work before they can retire. Such a change amounts to the state breaking a promise to public workers, and it should not be an option. Continue Reading
A union president in Albuquerque is apparently the latest public employee who needs to be scolded for improperly using public resources to campaign. Continue Reading
Through my own columns, and commentaries and comments written by others, I aim to create a productive forum through NMPolitics.net in which people are free to express their diverse views. But I need your help to keep this forum going. Continue Reading
A change in House leadership was needed earlier this year, but most Democrats and Republicans instead opted for the status quo. While they’re busy playing games, who is doing the business of the people they were elected to represent? Continue Reading
Some are complaining that Gov. Susana Martinez remains in campaign mode during the legislative session. Others accuse her of breaking state law by using campaign funds to pay for issue advocacy instead of campaigning. The tension between the two reveals a potential gray area in the law. Continue Reading
Promoting government transparency and accessibility is what motivates me to publish this site. It’s why I called out senators last week for passing an unconstitutional rule and challenged the governor to expand webcasting. But I need your help to continue doing that work. Continue Reading
A new Senate rule that may be aimed at trying to stop the governor’s webcasting not only infringes on the governor’s right to document what’s happening in legislative committees – it also led to me being inappropriately questioned on Thursday. Continue Reading
Last week, while I was working to provide you with comprehensive coverage of the news about Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s retirement and other issues, donations to NMPolitics.net climbed to almost $3,900. Continue Reading
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The attorney general’s intervention on behalf of those seeking to gain access to former Gov. Bill Richardson’s office files should not have been necessary. Continue Reading
Harrison Schmitt, the nominee to head the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, is refusing to submit to a background check required by the Senate. If he won’t reverse course, he should resign – or the governor should fire him. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Legislature has taken huge steps in recent years to let the sun shine on its work through webcasting, but there’s more to be done. And it’s time that the other branches of government follow suit. Continue Reading
A week into its annual fundraising drive, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $1,495. I need your help to raise $12,000 by April 30. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez has the authority, passion, knowledge and experience to fix problems at CYFD. Change will come too late for 3-year-old Leland Valdez, who died last week, but let’s hope Martinez is able to make changes that help prevent such deaths in the future. Continue Reading