SOS holding campaign finance system training in Las Cruces
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Secretary of State Mary Herrera’s office has added Las Cruces to the list of cities in which it’s holding trainings on the new campaign finance reporting system. Continue Reading
State insurance superintendent resigns
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State Insurance Superintendent Morris J. Chavez resigned today, citing, according to The Associated Press, “sad and derogatory” comments as the reason. Continue Reading
Forum to tackle the ‘problem of corporations and lobbyists’
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MoveOn.org is hosting a forum in Las Cruces this evening to talk about the “problem of corporations and lobbyists.” Continue Reading
Barela wants a respectful, policy-focused CD1 race
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Jon Barela, the Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said he hopes the race can stay focused on the issues instead of “non-substantive discussion” that’s not constructive. There’s a big contrast between the two candidates on fiscal policy that Barela is eager to talk about. Continue Reading
Early voting starts today for primary election
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Today is the last day to register to vote in the June 1 primary, and early voting for the Democratic and Republican party primaries begins today. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Martinez’s third TV ad ties job creation to ending corruption
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez released her third television ad today, a 30-second spot that explains her assertion that ending corruption helps create jobs. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County without an elections supervisor
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Doña Ana County is without an elections supervisor after Bob Bartelsmeyer and the county parted ways last week – a month before the June primary. Continue Reading
Weh’s truck parked in front of a red curb
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What you’re looking at is a photo of Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh’s truck parked in front of a red curb outside a fundraiser in Albuquerque. The problem? Red curbs indicate that parking isn’t allowed. Continue Reading
CD1 race getting more competitive
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Another Washington analyst has decided that the 1st Congressional District race between Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger Jon Barela is becoming more competitive. Continue Reading
Denish’s office won’t release her schedule
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The office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says the public doesn’t have any business knowing about Denish’s job-related appointments, except for public appearances. Denish’s office isn’t releasing information about her schedule except to point to news releases that announce public events. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Colón’s first TV ad starts airing this week
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Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Colón will start airing his first television ad of the campaign this week, a 30-second biographical spot. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Rush wins NMPolitics.net’s GOP land commissioner poll
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The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Matt Rush will win the Republican nomination for land commissioner. Continue Reading
Outgoing spaceport head defends private land deal
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Steve Landeene, the outgoing head of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, told the Albuquerque Journal on Friday that he had the “best intentions” in agreeing to buy a ranch adjacent to Spaceport America, saying he was trying to give state officials more time to consider buying the land. Continue Reading
Senate confirms new U.S. attorney for New Mexico
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U.S. senators unanimously confirmed the appointment of Ken Gonzales to be New Mexico’s new U.S. attorney on Thursday. Gonzales is expected to be sworn in and start the new job within days. Continue Reading
Bingaman wants review of how Arizona law will affect New Mexicans
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U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., has asked Attorney General Eric Holder to examine how Arizona’s new immigration law will affect New Mexicans traveling through that state. Continue Reading