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I join a rising chorus of New Mexicans by asking President Barack Obama to designate the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Republican Johnny Luévano says he hasn’t decided whether to appeal a judge’s decision to disqualify him from the N.M. House District 16 race. Continue Reading
To address the crisis created by Mexico’s drug war, Janice Arnold-Jones also says she will work to ensure effective drug-addiction education and treatment and enforcement of the law; her opponent in the GOP 1st Congressional District primary, Gary Smith, hasn’t responded to NMPolitics.net’s question. Continue Reading
Many veterans have turned to nature after our struggles through war. I want the veterans of New Mexico to be able to enjoy these lands, just as I have. Continue Reading
New Mexico Republican Party Chairman Monty Newman is distorting the facts. The president’s energy plan is working. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Eight GOP voters are challenging the candidacy of Republican 1st Congressional District hopeful Gary Smith, alleging he didn’t turn in enough valid signatures to appear on the June 5 primary ballot. Continue Reading
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Reducing demand for illegal drugs in the United States, enacting comprehensive immigration reform and supporting Mexico’s efforts to fight drug cartels are among the proposals the Democratic 1st Congressional District candidates shared to address the crisis created by Mexico’s drug war. Continue Reading
Investigators allege that a Sunland Park contractor spent money on alcohol, strippers, prostitutes and a campaign video for city officials, then billed and was reimbursed by the city for the costs. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s future lies in leading the nation toward a 21st Century clean-energy economy. Continue Reading
Greg Sowards says the long-term solution to Mexico’s drug war is to help Mexicans “realize their own potential” by encouraging free-market reforms; Heather Wilson says the United States must control its borders and disrupt the operations of Mexican drug cartels. Continue Reading
Lotteries exist to make winners and losers. Governments cannot talk about fairness and income redistribution while they run lotteries. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday whether candidates who left district and division numbers off their nominating petitions will remain on the ballot. Continue Reading
If we come together as community, I believe we can ensure that every kid in New Mexico gets an excellent education. Continue Reading
Hector Balderas pledges to “stand up for the rule of law” in combating Mexico’s drug war and illegal drug use in the United States; Martin Heinrich says the conventional drug war “is simply not working” and supports a comprehensive approach to solving the problem. Continue Reading