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Campaign contributors often get appointments. The line between politicking and bribery is crossed when the donation buys the appointment or is intended to influence the process. Did indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy cross that line? Continue Reading
An analysis of political contributions by judges finds that “Richardson-era judges on average contributed far more to political campaigns in recent years than did judges enrobed during previous administrations.” Continue Reading
New Mexico is one of six states that could decide which party wins the presidency and control of the U.S. Senate next year, according to the Washington Post blog The Fix. Continue Reading
John Sanchez is attacking Heather Wilson for praising Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget efforts this year after voting against what Sanchez calls a “similar” budget amendment in 2007. But don’t assume that means Sanchez has a consistent stance on the “similar” plans. Continue Reading
The dynamics in this year’s Las Cruces mayoral race may be about to change with the entry of a third candidate who would portray himself as an outsider running against two politicians. Continue Reading
A former N.M. Corrections Department official is already under indictment for taking bribes from one company; now, a newly released audit indicates that the problems extend beyond that company. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez on Tuesday appointed Jim Hall of Los Alamos to replace Jeanette Wallace, who died in April, in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, has decided he will seek re-election rather than running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Heather Wilson said in 2008, before many realized that the economy was collapsing, that the media was exaggerating the nation’s financial problems. She’s again running for U.S. Senate, but this time she’s taking a different tone when talking about the economy. Continue Reading
Las Cruces City Councilor Sharon Thomas says she won’t run for mayor this year and will give up her seat in 2013 rather than seeking another term. Continue Reading
District Judge Jim T. Martin says he agreed to not hear criminal cases for the time being because of “one-sided reports to the media” that could lead to criticism of decisions he would make in such cases. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sanchez says he’ll do what he believes is right in Washington regardless of the effect it could have on his political future. Continue Reading
UPDATED: A statement in a law enforcement report might imply that the N.M. Supreme Court’s chief justice may have paid a bribe in exchange for his job, but Charles W. Daniels says he did no such thing. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez has formally entered the race to replace Jeff Bingaman in the U.S. Senate by filing a statement of candidacy. He reportedly plans to announce his campaign on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy pleaded not guilty today to felony bribery charges. He was booked and fingerprinted at the courthouse, but posted bond and was not taken to the county jail. Continue Reading