Santa Fe mayor also considering running for governor
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Add Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales to the list of Democrats who say they’re considering running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
Could programs to help undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses backfire?
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Advocates fear that programs in a dozen states might be used by a Trump administration to aid deportation goals. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board affirms commitment to equity and safety
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has joined the national movement to affirm a commitment to diversity and safety in response to the rhetoric of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Continue Reading
Udall decides against running for governor, says he’s needed in D.C.
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Saying now is “not the time to weaken” Democrats’ position in the nation’s capitol, Tom Udall announced Wednesday that he plans to stay in the U.S. Senate instead of running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
While people and drugs come north, guns pour south into Mexico
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Often overlooked in border security debates is the river of guns and ammunition that flows from the United States — especially Texas — into Mexico, arming cartels and smugglers. Continue Reading
If we hire them, they will come: The demand side of border security
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A fundamental truth underlies the nation’s collective failure to stop illegal immigration and smuggling over the southern border: The United States demands the cheap labor and drugs. Continue Reading
Group continues pushing for NMSU to become a sanctuary campus
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Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said last week that NMSU won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus. Continue Reading
New Doña Ana County treasurer takes office early
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Eric Rodriguez, who was elected Doña Ana County treasurer in the Nov. 8 election, was sworn in early on Monday after outgoing treasurer David Gutierrez was removed from office. Continue Reading
State government is still in the red, new revenue estimate says
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The state is still short $69 million in the current fiscal year, according to a new revenue estimate. Continue Reading
NMSU won’t call itself a sanctuary campus or ban immigration officials
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New Mexico State University won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus, Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said Friday. Continue Reading
Risk of terrorists crossing U.S. border into Texas is real — but low
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The number of illegal border crossers from far flung places — including countries deemed sponsors of terrorism — has been increasing, but they remain a small fraction of total border apprehensions. Continue Reading
Trump’s treasury secretary pick is a lucky man. Very lucky.
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Steven Mnuchin has a long history of coming out ahead, even in questionable deals. Continue Reading
Is Ciudad Juárez on the brink of a new gang war?
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October was the deadliest month in Ciudad Juárez in nearly three years. Locals are anxious — and hopeful they’re not witnessing a resurgence of the brutal drug war that plagued this Mexican border city from 2008 to 2011. Continue Reading
Krahling, Ellins trade jobs in Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office
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Doña Ana County Clerk-elect Scott Krahling says current County Clerk Lynn Ellins will stay on board in the office after Jan. 1 as chief deputy clerk, the job Krahling currently holds. Continue Reading
Oliver to take over as secretary of state on Dec. 9
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Outgoing Secretary of State Brad Winter said he hopes he “made a positive difference during my short time.” Continue Reading