Another Republican enters PRC race
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Las Cruces native and businessman Jamie Estrada announced today that he’s running for the District 5 seat on the Public Regulation Commission. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Rael unveils first TV ad of lt. guv campaign
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UPDATED: Lawrence Rael became today the first candidate in the lieutenant governor’s race to spend money on television ads. The Democrat is out with an ad that focuses on his “ability to build relationships for a better New Mexico,” according to a news release. Continue Reading
Richardson pushes green economy agenda
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Gov. Bill Richardson has signed an executive order that he hopes will help the state become the leader in renewable energy exports. Continue Reading
Martinez hires new campaign manager
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has hired a new campaign manager. Continue Reading
Martinez to release finance report this week
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UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says she’ll voluntarily release a campaign finance report later this week, though the law doesn’t require her to release another one until April. Continue Reading
Amato wants to be first woman to lead Carlsbad
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Wendy Amato, who declared her candidacy for mayor of Carlsbad last week, says if she wins she would become the first woman elected to the position. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Lyons defends Whites Peak land swaps
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Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons invited elected officials, the media and the public to his office Thursday to discuss a controversial four-way land exchange he previously agreed to make with private ranchers. Listen here. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Taylor at 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 Tom Taylor is doing as minority leader in the state House. Continue Reading
Denish: Arnold-Jones shows commitment to transparency
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says one of the Republican candidates, Janice Arnold-Jones, has “shown a real commitment to increased transparency” but voters may be wondering about the other three GOP hopefuls. Continue Reading
Arnold-Jones one-ups Denish on transparency
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones has one-upped Democratic candidate Diane Denish in the battle over who’s being the most transparent about her campaign’s funding. Continue Reading
Domenici Jr. may run for governor
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Pete Domenici Jr. — the 50- year-old son of retired U.S. Senator Pete Domenici — is seriously considering running for governor, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Bernalillo County’s South Valley voters reject incorporation
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Residents in Bernalillo County’s South Valley voted overwhelming today to reject a proposal to incorporate the semi-rural area. Continue Reading
Anthony residents vote to incorporate
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Anthony is becoming an official city after residents there voted overwhelmingly today in favor of incorporation. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County assessor may seek PRC seat
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Doña Ana County Assessor Gary Perez says he’s considering running for a seat on the Public Regulation Commission and will decide this week. Continue Reading
Denish: GOP candidates campaigning ‘in the dark’
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Diane Denish says it’s ironic that the GOP is criticizing campaign contributions she’s accepted when she’s been more transparent about her campaign’s finances than the Republican candidates. Continue Reading