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The state is halfway through its 10-year experiment with the Behavioral Health Collaborative, which aims to deliver mental health and substance abuse services more effectively and efficiently. Both gubernatorial candidates say it’s time to consider some changes. Continue Reading
The nanny health care government: People know where they want to start, but the more interesting question is where should they stop? The easy answer is that probably they should stop before they cause a revolution against a government not smart enough to leave us fat people alone with our comfort foods. Continue Reading
With a proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony recently resurfacing, both candidates for governor say they need more time to consider the issue before they’d decide whether to allow the casino to be built. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Days after I reported that the office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish had removed its archive of news releases from its Web site, the releases are back online. Continue Reading
We must restore integrity and trust in our government. That starts on day one of a Martinez Administration as real leadership with a record of fighting malfeasance and holding people to account will arrive in Santa Fe. Here’s my plan. Continue Reading
UPDATED: I am among those who have written that whoever wins the current governor’s race will be the state’s first woman to serve as governor, and that if Republican Susana Martinez wins, she’ll be the first female Hispanic governor in the nation. That’s not accurate. Continue Reading
When interviewing the candidates for governor, I found both to be articulate and intelligent. I was divided on their answers to my questions. Right now, I am into watchful waiting to see which candidate handles herself best in addressing the issues and which campaign avoids attacking her opponent. Continue Reading
In writing last week about Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s office removing news releases from its Web site, I stated that the state treasurer’s office doesn’t have news releases archived on its Web site. Turns out I was wrong. Continue Reading
Dr. Matthew Ladner, VP of research at the Goldwater Institute in Arizona and an adjunct fellow with New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, is coming to New Mexico on a speaking tour to wax wonderful about the results of his study on Florida’s education reforms, especially among Hispanic students. Continue Reading
I was as shocked as anyone when KOB-TV released its new SurveyUSA poll Monday evening that shows Jon Barela leading Martin Heinrich by six points. The poll raises lots of questions, but what should be clear is this: The 1st Congressional District race is now officially a very hot contest. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez may be the “most frightening” candidate in the nation for Democrats, writes Molly Ball on Slate.com. In addition, the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza has added the New Mexico gubernatorial race to the list of contests that are most likely to result in a party switch this fall. Continue Reading
Tim Lewis, the brother of Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, has announced his candidacy for the House seat currently held by Democrat Jack Thomas. Continue Reading
$400 million in additional revenue could be generated by closing the tax loophole on gasoline purchased on Native American land alone. Let’s stop hobbling ourselves. Continue Reading
Susana Martinez’s new ad in the governor’s race claims that Diane Denish spent federal stimulus funds “on” and “preparing” campaign Christmas cards. That’s apparently factual, though there is more to the story. Continue Reading
On today’s Meet the Press, David Gregory and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner had a candid and even somewhat revealing discussion about the overall state of the economy, as well as specific ways to abet the healing process. Continue Reading