Trial of Vigil-Giron, others set for July
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The trial of former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and three others accused of bilking taxpayers out of millions of dollars has been set for July. Continue Reading
Gary Johnson heads to New Hampshire
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Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson is heading to New Hampshire — the nation’s first presidential primary state — next month. That could add fuel to speculation that he’s preparing a national campaign. Continue Reading
ABQ Journal examines Legislatures’ progressives
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UPDATED: With progressives gaining seats and influence in the New Mexico Legislature in recent years, the Albuquerque Journal takes a look today at what this group of lawmakers is all about. Continue Reading
Reporter: Guv sets up a ‘double fire wall’ to block access
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The Albuquerque Journal’s Thomas J. Cole called out the governor this weekend for talking the talk when it comes to issues of open government but failing – at least at times — to walk the walk. Continue Reading
Former cabinet secretary running for Bernalillo County Commission seat
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Former N.M. Health Secretary Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to formally announce her candidacy for District 1 Bernalillo County Commissioner later today. Continue Reading
Ortiz y Pino: Progressives need to assert themselves
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Jerry Ortiz y Pino says progressives have been “used” by the Democratic Party in New Mexico for a long time. He says his candidacy for lieutenant governor is “a great opportunity for the progressive wing of the party to assert itself.” Continue Reading
ABQ mayor making plans to deal with budget deficit
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Albuquerque Mayor Richard “R.J.” Berry says he has developed a plan to deal with declining gross receipts taxes, which could lead to an estimated $12 million to $19 million budget deficit. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Lewis a thumbs-up
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The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job James B. Lewis is doing as state treasurer. Continue Reading
Denish has PSAs featuring her stopped
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UPDATED: A day after the governor called for a ban on political candidates appearing in public service announcements paid for by the state, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has asked the state Health Department to stop running one in which she appears. Continue Reading
GOP’s Sanchez jumps into race for lieutenant governor
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Former state representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee John Sanchez is jumping into the race for lieutenant governor. Sanchez, 46, announced his decision to enter the race Thursday in Albuquerque. Continue Reading
Las Cruces needs ethics reform, many say
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The Las Cruces City Council has certainly become more proactive about listening to input from the public since progressives took over in early 2008. But many, including the mayor and a state senator who’s been involved in reform in Albuquerque and the Legislature, say more structural reforms are needed. Continue Reading
Richardson announces ethics reform proposals
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For whatever it’s worth, Gov. Bill Richardson announced today the ethics reforms he says he plans to push in the 2010 session. Continue Reading
Politico: Gary Johnson ‘emerges as the next Ron Paul’
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Former Gov. Gary Johnson is “doing little to knock down the idea that he may be looking toward a 2012 presidential run,” Politico reports today in an article profiling a man the article says “emerges as the next Ron Paul.” Continue Reading
Guv releases no info on outgoing appointees
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Gov. Bill Richardson’s office formally responded today to NMPolitics.net’s request for information about the 59 political appointees who are losing their jobs and – surprise, surprise – the response included no information about those people who are losing their jobs. Continue Reading
AG, auditor to probe White Peaks land deal
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A lawmaker has asked the state auditor and attorney general to investigate a series of proposed land swaps between Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons and private owners that primarily involves land in the White Peaks area. Continue Reading