Anaya drops land commissioner bid, endorses Powell
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Democrat Mike Anaya dropped his bid for state land commissioner today and endorsed Ray Powell in the race. Continue Reading
Probe involving city manager isn’t finished, district attorney says
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The district attorney says her office is still reviewing part of a probe involving Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore, and the sheriff’s department is still investigating other, related allegations. Continue Reading
Bingaman on hand as Obama signs health-care bill
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UPDATED: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., was on hand today when President Barack Obama signed the historic health-care legislation passed by the House on Sunday. Bingaman was a key author of the legislation. Continue Reading
Former GOP Rep. Foley sues over 2007 arrest
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Former House Minority Whip Dan Foley has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that police officers violated his civil and constitutional rights when they arrested him during a basketball game in 2007. Continue Reading
Attorney running against judge who accused him of misconduct
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There’s an interesting history between two candidates running for a seat on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The Albuquerque Journal went in-depth into it this weekend. Continue Reading
New Mexicans react as House OKs health-care legislation
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UPDATED: Here are the statements NMPolitics.net received from New Mexico politicians following the U.S. House’s vote in favor of historic health-care legislation Sunday evening. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Luján 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 Ben Ray Luján is doing as U.S. representative for the 3rd Congressional District. Continue Reading
Statements on Stewart Udall’s death
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Stewart Udall, a former interior secretary and U.S. representative, died Saturday at age 90 at his home in Santa Fe. Here are a collection of statements released following his passing. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Weh’s first TV ad begins airing this weekend
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh is out this weekend with his first television ad, a 30-second spot highlighting his service in the Marines. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Teague says he’ll vote against health-care bill
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., announced late Friday that he’s going to vote against the health-care legislation that’s coming up for a vote Sunday. Here’s his full statement. Continue Reading
Trujillo named new state elections director
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Deputy Secretary of State Don Francisco Trujillo has been appointed to serve as state elections director, Secretary of State Mary Herrera announced this afternoon. Continue Reading
SOS releases redacted version of Salazar’s resignation letter
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The Secretary of State’s Office released a redacted version of former Elections Director A.J. Salazar’s resignation letter today along with a point-by-point response to the allegations made in it. Continue Reading
Teague leaning against supporting reform bill, Washington Post says
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As the House vote on health-care reform looms, Politico says voting for the legislation would likely be “walking the plank” for U.S. Rep. Harry Teague. And though Teague says he hasn’t decided how he’ll vote, the Washington Post lists him as leaning against supporting the legislation. Continue Reading
Teague backs GOP’s failed bid to force direct vote on health-care bill
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague sided with Republicans today in a failed bid to force a direct vote on the pending health-care reform bill the House is expected to consider Sunday. Continue Reading
Results of probe involving city manager could be released today
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An investigation by the county sheriff’s department into a situation involving Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore and his ex-wife is complete and has been forwarded to the district attorney’s office for review. Continue Reading