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Thanks to the support of 91 people, NMPolitics.net has raised $7,725 in six weeks, putting the site at 77 percent of its goal of raising $10,000. If you can afford to help, I’m asking you to give today. You can do so at nmpolitics.net/contribute.
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It’s one thing to say Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish hasn’t done enough to combat corruption as lieutenant governor. But the claim that she has done nothing to fight corruption simply isn’t true. Continue Reading
In five weeks, 82 people have pitched in a combined $6,815 in response to the call for a community effort to help keep NMPolitics.net going. If you haven’t yet made a financial contribution, I’m asking you to do so today. Continue Reading
The pastor of an Albuquerque megachurch allowed Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh to speak to the church and prayed for him in front of the congregation. Because Weh’s opponents weren’t invited to do the same, that’s an implicit endorsement – and it’s not appropriate. Continue Reading
Teague ran as a populist, but what stands out most today is the fact that he’s the wealthy owner of a corporation that doesn’t provide health insurance for its employees. Progressives aren’t going to vote for Pearce. But they might stay home on Election Day. Continue Reading
Thanks to the financial contributions of dozens of people, NMPolitics.net is more than halfway to reaching the goal of raising $10,000 during its spring fundraising drive. If you haven’t yet made a financial contribution, NMPolitics.net needs your help. Continue Reading
Public Regulation Commission candidate Andrew Leo Lopez claims residents of Eldorado, a community near Santa Fe, are “bigoted Anglos.” The facts prove him wrong. I hope by pointing out those facts I can combat his attempt to drive a wedge between people. Continue Reading
In three weeks, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $3,765 for its spring fundraising drive. Now, I’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by June 20. NMPolitics.net needs your help to get there. Continue Reading
We don’t know what Steve Landeene planned to do with land he agreed to buy adjacent to Spaceport America, but his entering into an agreement to buy it was a blatant conflict of interest since he’s head of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. Continue Reading
Since NMPolitics.net started its current fundraising drive almost two weeks ago, 31 people have given a combined total of more than $1,200. The fundraising continues, and I’m asking the rest of you, if you find this site informative, to consider giving. Continue Reading
The district attorney says police were justified in fatally shooting a Las Cruces man in January, but officials won’t release the report that led to that conclusion. The ‘Trust us, we’re the government’ argument isn’t good enough, especially when the government takes a life. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net met last week’s fundraising goal. The current fundraising drive will continue for a few more weeks, and I’m still asking you to give if you can afford to do so. Continue Reading
The governor says he has no records about the layoffs of 59 exempt employees and doesn’t know which state agency does. The attorney general correctly says that’s “implausible” and “unlikely.” As his time in office comes to a close, is such disregard for the law the legacy Bill Richardson wants to leave? Continue Reading
I believe NMPolitics.net has helped fill the void left by struggling newspapers. But keeping NMPolitics.net going requires a community effort. I hope you’ll consider making a financial contribution today. Continue Reading
The right to criticize elected officials is at the core of the First Amendment. The Public Regulation Commission says you don’t have a right to hear that criticism. But what good is the right to criticize if what you say is kept secret? Continue Reading