Las Cruces, Mesilla employee salary databases online
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The Las Cruces Sun-News unveiled searchable databases of the salaries of City of Las Cruces and Town of Mesilla employees this weekend. Continue Reading
Denish raises $1.1 million in fundraising period
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UPDATED: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish raised more than $1.1 million in the last fundraising period, her campaign announced today. Continue Reading
Wilson being treated for thyroid cancer
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Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., is being treated for a form of thyroid cancer and expects to recover fully, according to a statement released today. Continue Reading
SOS unveils new campaign finance system, reports due today
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The Secretary of State’s Office unveiled its new campaign finance information system today – just in time for finance reports that are due today from candidates for state offices. Continue Reading
GOP guv candidates discuss issues in Las Cruces
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The four Republican gubernatorial candidates who attended a forum Saturday in Las Cruces agreed on many of the issues that were discussed. But each candidate also talked about what sets him or her apart from the others. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Obama 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 Barack Obama is doing as president of the United States. Continue Reading
Two more House candidates back on the ballot
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A district judge ordered the Secretary of State’s Office to put two more House candidates back on the ballot today after it disqualified them last week. Continue Reading
Udall visits Afghanistan, meets with President Karzai
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Following a visit to Afghanistan, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., says he remains skeptical about the United States’ role there but is glad he was able to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and members of his administration. Continue Reading
Ortiz y Pino picks up legislative endorsements
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Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Jerry Ortiz y Pino has announced the endorsements of several of his legislative colleagues. Continue Reading
State House candidate back on the ballot
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A district judge ordered the Secretary of State’s Office to put Democrat Billy W. Moore back on the ballot in the House District 5 race on Thursday. In addition, the secretary of state has rejected appeals by candidates for appellate judge and Public Regulation Commission who sought public financing. Continue Reading
Dem Party won’t share voter database with Luján challenger
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The Democratic Party of New Mexico is denying a request from House Speaker Ben Luján’s primary challenger to access the party’s voter information database, but it claims that isn’t tantamount to endorsing Luján. Continue Reading
Activist to appeal ruling in chemical company case
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Mesquite activist Arturo Uribe says he will appeal a Doña Ana County jury’s verdict in favor Helena Chemical Company in the civil defamation case the company brought against him. Continue Reading
Chemical company ordered to provide groundwater monitoring plan
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UPDATED: The New Mexico Environment Department has issued a new notice of violation to Helena Chemical Company for “failing to correct deficiencies in its groundwater cleanup plan” and also rejected the company’s request to operate without an air quality permit. Continue Reading
PRC’s Sloan convicted of felony battery, burglary
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UPDATED: Democrats and Republicans are calling for Public Regulation Commissioner Carol Sloan’s resignation after she was convicted today of two felonies for attacking another woman with a rock in July because she believed the woman was having an affair with her husband. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Weh unveils second TV ad
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh unveiled his second TV ad today, a 30-second spot that focuses on his goal of creating jobs. Watch it here. Continue Reading