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Following three days of rolling blackouts last week, the CEO of El Paso Electric had to answer some tough questions from the El Paso Times. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Legislature has taken huge steps in recent years to let the sun shine on its work through webcasting, but there’s more to be done. And it’s time that the other branches of government follow suit. Continue Reading
A week into its annual fundraising drive, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $1,495. I need your help to raise $12,000 by April 30. Continue Reading
Senator John Thune is a stellar mix of social and fiscal conservatism and he’d be the unassuming underdog in the GOP presidential primary. For many, he’s the dream candidate. But I don’t think he’s running. Here’s why. Continue Reading
The mantra for the last half of the 20th century: The answer is government. Few of us were alive back when that was not so. Our government attempts to be all things to all people in all ways and at all times. Continue Reading
Learning begins at birth. We need to ensure that parents have the supports and resources they need to make the best of their children’s earliest years. We need to ensure that children are ready to start school by the time they reach kindergarten. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez has the authority, passion, knowledge and experience to fix problems at CYFD. Change will come too late for 3-year-old Leland Valdez, who died last week, but let’s hope Martinez is able to make changes that help prevent such deaths in the future. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Gov. Susana Martinez has named two prosecutors who used to work for her to fill vacancies on the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Public officials and employees must embrace the idea that providing the public with public records is an important and integral part of their jobs, and not an extra duty to be fulfilled only when it is convenient. Continue Reading
Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Javier Gonzales announced today that he’s seeking another term in that position. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez says she’s skeptical of a proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony, but that doesn’t mean she’s decided to oppose it. Continue Reading
As a lifelong resident of New Mexico and a small business owner, I believe in necessary community programs and services such as police and fire protection, public education and roads – and I am more than willing to pay my fair share to fund them. It is unfortunate that many out-of-state corporations do not feel or do the same. Continue Reading
Last year the Legislature passed landmark reforms of the State Investment Council (SIC) in response to conflicts of interest, legal investigations and governance challenges at the SIC. Now it is time to finish the job of reforming our state’s $15 billion investment funds. Continue Reading
The Court of Appeals has ruled that Attorney General Gary King can prosecute the defendants in a case involving the state’s housing authorities even though his office also represents the authorities in a civil capacity. Continue Reading
It’s time again for NMPolitics.net’s annual fundraising drive. This year I’ve set a goal of raising $12,000 by April 30. If you think this site is doing important work, I’m asking you to make a donation to help keep it going. Continue Reading