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The recent changes in the dynamics of the Democratic primary include today’s announcement that Matthew Padilla won’t run. In making that announcement, Padilla endorsed Brian Colón for the job. Continue Reading
The 2009 Domenici Public Policy Conference will be held today and Thursday at New Mexico State University, and among the high-profile officials scheduled to speak is U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Continue Reading
Early voting is about to start in Albuquerque’s Oct. 6 municipal election, but those who would rather vote absentee can cut a step out of the process by calling the city’s 311 service. Continue Reading
I work hard to publish an ethical and transparent site. It’s my hope that making the necessary change of no longer accepting anonymous contributions enhances the integrity of NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
A registered nurse and Republican said today she’s joining the race for lieutenant governor. Bea Sheridan said in a news release that she is running “because we are failing our children by remaining silent.” Continue Reading
A number of media outlets including the New Mexico Independent — a site I write for — are hosting an Albuquerque mayoral candidate debate on Wednesday that has a lot of dimensions. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The land commissioner is attempting to erase questions about the legality of development leases like those the AG has said are “not comprehended by and in conflict with” state law. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, an oilman from Hobbs, has a net worth of $40.63 million, according to rankings released today by the Washington, D.C. publication Roll Call. That makes him the 10th richest member of Congress. Continue Reading
While President Barack Obama took his health care reform message on the road over the weekend, retired Sen. Pete Domenici, who’s back in New Mexico for a week, says he doesn’t support creating a public option. Continue Reading
You may know Peter St. Cyr as a reporter for 770 KKOB-AM in Albuquerque. As of today, he’s also a reporter for NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
If Gov. Bill Richardson and his Chief of Staff Brian Condit hung around the scene of a boat crash they were involved in for 30 minutes in last weekend, why didn’t officers who say they arrived 20 minutes after the crash see them there? Continue Reading
With most candidates organizing their supporters to vote, Brian Colón emerged with the most votes in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site asking which declared Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor would win the primary. Continue Reading
Javier Gonzales, a member of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents, was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico today. He’ll serve until at least April 2011, filling out the term vacated when Brian Colón resigned August 8 to run for lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
UPDATED: After Bill Richardson finishes his term as governor, “he plans to take some time off to travel the country in a car — driving himself for the first time in years — to fulfill his longtime dream of visiting every major league baseball park,” according to the New York Times. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson plans to hold open office hours next week to meet with New Mexicans who want to discuss the state’s budget shortfall, but the meetings are taking place only in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. Continue Reading