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UPDATED: U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., was in the minority today in voting against President Barack Obama’s tax compromise with Republicans. As expected, so was Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez on Tuesday nominated the former commander of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base to be the state’s secretary of homeland security and emergency management. Continue Reading
In the name of capitalism, Mexico has descended into war, and, in some regions, anarchy. It’s all about who can get rich off the United States’ addiction to drugs. Continue Reading
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A proposal to build a multi-million dollar casino in the middle of Albuquerque has come up quickly and quietly, and it’s drawing some criticism from the area’s state senator and a neighborhood association. Continue Reading
Susana has a huge plate of problems to deal with on day one of her administration come next month, and I would prefer to lessen her load, but unfortunately, I’m afraid I’m going to pile on one more: She needs push for New Mexico to join the federal lawsuit against ObamaCare. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced Monday that he opposes President Barack Obama’s tax compromise with Republicans, while Sen. Tom Udall says he hasn’t decided whether to support the legislation. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces City Council made Robert Garza the new city manager today with a unanimous vote. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez nominated Edwynn L. Burckle today to be secretary of the General Services Department. Continue Reading
I must applaud Governor-elect Martinez for quickly addressing the need to keep education and Medicaid in the discussion. It is refreshing to see her put politics aside to do what is right. Continue Reading
“Mexican drug cartels are arguably as dangerous and deadly as terrorists, and they were operating far inside our borders well before 9/11,” one border security expert is arguing. It’s true. The evidence is all around us. Continue Reading
Two New Mexico State University regents’ terms expire at the end of the year, and Gov.-elect Susana Martinez will appoint their replacements. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez says cuts to “certain bureaucracies,” including education and Medicaid, might be necessary to balance the state’s budget. Continue Reading
The recent elections say Americans want new eyes on the problems old leaders got us into. We can start by electing a new speaker of the New Mexico House. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen talked about Bill Richardson’s future, the potential challenge to House Speaker Ben Luján’s leadership and other issues today on News New Mexico. Click on the headline to listen.
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