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Studies in other states show that public financing of elections has allowed a more diverse group of candidates and increased voter turnout, but the data doesn’t yet exist to know whether that’s happening in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the two New Mexico cities with public-financing systems. Continue Reading
The Secretary of State’s Office is investigating State Rep. Andy Nuñez’s campaign finance reports because the numbers don’t add up, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
Add State Rep. James Roger Madalena to the list of New Mexico elected officials whose campaign finance reports are under scrutiny. Continue Reading
As promised, N.M. Secretary of State Dianna Duran pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
While some feel misled by a tax increase that means the City of Las Cruces has collected millions of yet-to-be-allocated dollars, City Manager Robert Garza says the surplus has been part of the plan all along — and the money will be used to offset lost state revenue as promised. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Now state Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas says he failed to report more than $11,000 in campaign contributions in 2014. He has filed amended reports to correct the record. Continue Reading
In a windswept corner of northwest New Mexico, Native Americans, tourists and archaeologists explore the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a quiet, ancient place. But a very 21st-century fight is under way — over oil and natural gas development on the outskirts of Chaco Canyon. Continue Reading
House Speaker Don Tripp announced Wednesday the members of the committee that will investigate charges against Secretary of State Dianna Duran and consider possible impeachment. Continue Reading
State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas is being called out for failing to report thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from political committees and lobbyists last year. Continue Reading
In 1992, 34,500 acres of chile were harvested in New Mexico. That remains the high point for a crop that is not only an economic driver but a cultural icon of the Land of Enchantment. Since then, it’s been mostly downhill for chile. Continue Reading
The chief of staff in the Secretary of State’s Office says it’s business as usual there in spite of the fact that the elected official who runs the office, Dianna Duran, is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
A bipartisan committee will investigate whether the allegations against Secretary of State Dianna Duran warrant impeachment, N.M. House Speaker Don Tripp announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
Fourteen months prior to presidential contest, key questions remain: Who will be able to vote, and will their votes be counted accurately? Continue Reading
Many New Mexicans have expressed anger and disappointment toward Secretary of State Dianna Duran since she was accused Friday of fraud, extortion and other charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
Years of past reports filed by Secretary of State Dianna Duran and other candidates, political committees and lobbyists — which are all available online — shouldn’t be at risk, experts tell NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading