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Politico is quoting U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., as saying he’s not in any rush to make a decision but will “look at” running for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Here are more statements sent out today from politicians about the retirement of U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Jeff Bingaman has always been one to speak plainly, and today was no exception when he explained why he has decided to retire from the U.S. Senate. Continue Reading
UPDATED: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., will retire rather than seeking a sixth term next year. He plans to make the formal announcement this afternoon in Albuquerque. The announcement will be webcast live. Continue Reading
I look at the New Mexico Land Office and our $9 billion permanent fund as our promise to future generations. If we degrade or sell the land, or squander the permanent fund, we have violated our promise to current and future generations. Continue Reading
Following his Wednesday drunken driving arrest, N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles is apologizing for “an egregious error in judgment” and says he hopes his apology is “the first indication of my profound remorse” and “complete acceptance of my actions.” Continue Reading
Recent events have led to legitimate questions about Governor Martinez’s focus and the direction she is taking our state. Continue Reading
The Albuquerque Journal’s Leslie Linthicum is out with a new column that illustrates why the out-of-state consultants Public Education Secretary-Designate Hanna Skandera has hired have sparked so much controversy. Continue Reading
We need to track actual results from the film incentive program. We can then use that information to make an informed decision about the benefits of the program. Continue Reading
Missed Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s State of the City Address on Wednesday? You can read or listen to it here. Continue Reading
UPDATED: N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles was arrested early Wednesday in Albuquerque on a charge of aggravated drunken driving, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
So, Dan Foley is back and thinks the governor did an outstanding job during the gas crisis. She didn’t, and if she’d done a great job, he wouldn’t be attacking me. Continue Reading
Residents of District 2 who want to become a member of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education have until Friday to apply. Continue Reading
It is only reasonable that companies providing an essential public service like health insurance be required to clearly demonstrate the reasoning and numbers behind any rate increases. Continue Reading
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his annual State of the City Address today at 12:15 p.m., and you can watch it in person – or live on TV or online. Continue Reading