Challenges ahead for Spaceport America
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Spaceport America is nearly complete, nine months behind schedule, but “the real challenge is yet to come,” the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Redistricting legislative session starts today
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“Redistricting, with a side of controversy.” That’s how The Santa Fe New Mexican describes the special session of the Legislature that begins today. Continue Reading
Domenici, Rivlin say debt must be dealt with now
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Policymakers must address the United States’ growing debt problem now or the nation could face dire consequences, two national leaders of the debate about the issue said Thursday in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
An ambitious Martinez’s frustration is showing
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Gov. Susana Martinez has been displaying an increasing frustration with elected officials who, in her view, get in the way of bettering New Mexico. Her speech Wednesday at the Domenici Public Policy Conference in Las Cruces was no exception. Continue Reading
Daschle: Unsustainable health care system must be fixed
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In spite of ideological disputes, there’s a significant level of agreement when it comes to the debate about health-care reform, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle asserted Wednesday. Continue Reading
Miyagishima formally announces re-election bid
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima formally announced his re-election bid on Tuesday – a move that shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Continue Reading
Domenici conference starts today
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The 2011 Domenici Public Policy Conference starts today, and among those speaking will be former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle and Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
Judge Miller-Byrnes is seeking re-election
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Las Cruces Presiding Municipal Judge Melissa Miller-Byrnes has announced that she’s seeking re-election to the position, which she’s held since 1999. Continue Reading
Dailey enters Cruces City Council race
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Ryan Dailey has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, which is currently held by Nathan Small. Continue Reading
No proof of widespread judicial bribery, at least yet
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District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery indictment has received national attention because it raises the possibility of a widespread criminal scheme involving former Gov. Bill Richardson and the judges he appointed. But the public has yet to see proof that such a scheme existed. Continue Reading
Luján clears way for Block impeachment process to start
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House Speaker Ben Luján will appoint a subcommittee during next month’s special session to begin consideration of the impeachment of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. Continue Reading
Judge allows bribery case against Murphy to move forward
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A magistrate judge ruled Saturday that a new felony bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy can move forward in spite of a claim from Murphy’s attorney that Murphy’s actions were politicking and lobbying, not bribery. Continue Reading
Murphy trial staying in Las Cruces
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A judge has denied the prosecutor’s request to move the bribery trial of District Judge Mike Murphy out of Doña Ana County. That means Murphy’s trial remains scheduled to be held in Las Cruces and start Oct. 31. Continue Reading
Judge denies requests to drop charges against Murphy
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The judge presiding over the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has denied several motions seeking the dismissal of the charges. Continue Reading
Prosecutor wants change of venue in Murphy case
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District Judge Mike Murphy could face trial on bribery charges somewhere other than Doña Ana County if the case’s prosecutor gets his way. Continue Reading