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UPDATED: I am among those who have written that whoever wins the current governor’s race will be the state’s first woman to serve as governor, and that if Republican Susana Martinez wins, she’ll be the first female Hispanic governor in the nation. That’s not accurate. Continue Reading
In writing last week about Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s office removing news releases from its Web site, I stated that the state treasurer’s office doesn’t have news releases archived on its Web site. Turns out I was wrong. Continue Reading
I was as shocked as anyone when KOB-TV released its new SurveyUSA poll Monday evening that shows Jon Barela leading Martin Heinrich by six points. The poll raises lots of questions, but what should be clear is this: The 1st Congressional District race is now officially a very hot contest. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez may be the “most frightening” candidate in the nation for Democrats, writes Molly Ball on Slate.com. In addition, the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza has added the New Mexico gubernatorial race to the list of contests that are most likely to result in a party switch this fall. Continue Reading
Tim Lewis, the brother of Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, has announced his candidacy for the House seat currently held by Democrat Jack Thomas. Continue Reading
Susana Martinez’s new ad in the governor’s race claims that Diane Denish spent federal stimulus funds “on” and “preparing” campaign Christmas cards. That’s apparently factual, though there is more to the story. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s government Web site used to contain news releases that had been sent out by her office during her tenure, but the releases were deleted from the Web site earlier this month and are no longer available on the Internet. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez opposes public financing of elections, while Democratic opponent Diane Denish wants to give campaign contribution limits a try before she considers expanding public financing. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican Tonia Harris has dropped her attempt to unseat incumbent Democrat Jack Thomas in the Rio Ranch-area District 60 House race. Continue Reading
The 2nd Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce pits the current, Democrat-controlled Congress against the previous, GOP-controlled Congress. At least, that’s how NPR breaks things down in a new profile of the race. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici and others won’t face criminal charges related to the 2006 firing of then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee gave unanimous approval today to a bill that would designate hundreds of thousands of acres in Doña Ana County as wilderness. Continue Reading
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will be in New Mexico on Saturday and Sunday to headline two fundraisers for the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Continue Reading
A public hearing will be held Wednesday in Mesquite on whether Helena Chemical Company should be required to have an air quality permit. NMPolitics.net blogger Nick Voges shares why he believes Helena must be regulated on his blog Zeitgeist. Continue Reading
A committee chaired by Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is set to consider a Bingaman-sponsored bill that would designate hundreds of thousands of acres in Doña Ana County as wilderness. Continue Reading