Guv, others unhurt during plane’s hard landing
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Gov. Susana Martinez, First Gentleman Chuck Franco and Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler were unhurt during a hard landing at the Santa Fe Airport late Wednesday. Continue Reading
Defense vote was about NM economy, Heinrich says
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Though Martin Heinrich is fighting against a provision he worries would authorize the military to detain Americans without charge or trial, he voted for a defense bill that included it last week because, he says, of the importance of defense funding to New Mexico’s economy. Continue Reading
Chávez’s past may be a ‘double-edged sword’
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Democratic 1st Congressional District hopeful Marty Chávez has significant name recognition and can point to lots of accomplishments, but he also has lots of baggage. Continue Reading
Sunland attorney says hiring followed bidding process
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The state auditor recently accused Sunland Park of violating the Procurement Code by entering into a no-bid contract for legal services, but the city’s attorney says that isn’t true – and provided documents to back up his claim. Continue Reading
Sunland Park scandal dominates Senate race
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The unrelenting saga of Sunland Park is defining the Democratic primary race for the open State Senate District 31 seat, which includes the beleaguered border town. Continue Reading
Some say no conflict in Coss holding two jobs
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Some disagree with the assertion that Santa Fe Mayor David Coss will have a conflict of interest if he is elected to the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
More charges filed in Sunland Park case
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State police have filed charges alleging that a Texas couple used fake documents to obtain New Mexico driver’s licenses from the Motor Vehicle Division’s office in Sunland Park. Continue Reading
Complaint against Griego looms large in state Senate race
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State Sen. Phil Griego’s opponents agree that he hasn’t served his constituents well, but a complaint alleging that Griego violated state law by paying for personal expenses with his campaign account is overshadowing other issues in the Democratic primary race. Continue Reading
Watch the CD1 Democratic candidate debate
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The Democratic candidates for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. House sparred in a televised debate Saturday evening. Continue Reading
Redistricting pits two county commissioners against each other
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Two of three Democratic candidates for the District 5 seat on the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners are current commissioners who redistricting has pitted against each other. Continue Reading
Hard work, faith shape Sowards’ vision for America
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Greg Sowards is a hard worker and a man of faith who has never been afraid to take on the establishment or forge his own path. Continue Reading
Climate havoc crosses borders
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Severe drought threatens New Mexico and neighboring Chihuahua, Mexico. To make matters worse, unseasonal storms hit both states last week and wreaked havoc on crops in Chihuahua. Continue Reading
Difficult childhood drove Wilson to seek a better life
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson’s story includes many wonderful moments and people, but it’s also colored by the death of her father when she was 6 years old and her mother’s later marriage to an alcoholic. Continue Reading
King broke campaign reporting law, FEC says
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Attorney General Gary King’s unsuccessful 2002 campaign for Congress broke federal law and FEC rules by using an electronic signature of a one-time campaign treasurer on finance reports that treasurer didn’t review. Continue Reading
Spears-Woods race colored by controversy
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The governor has offended some with her backing of Angie Spears in the GOP Senate District 7 primary race. Meanwhile, Pat Woods’ statements about campaign contributions and lobbying raise ethical questions about his prior activities in Santa Fe. Continue Reading