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In New Mexico, we should consider three possible steps to reduce the role money plays in our system. First, reduce the number of offices subject to primaries. Second, make some elective offices appointive. Third, lengthen the terms of elected officials. Continue Reading
Many moderate Democrats and independents are interested in Republican Susana Martinez’s candidacy for governor. To win them over, she’s going to have to display intelligence and substance on the issues. She has to show that she’s not an ideologue. Continue Reading
Both gubernatorial candidates have said they would end the state’s policy that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, but neither was willing to tell the New Mexico Independent how they would deal with the fallout of doing that. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen will be talking about politics and government on Wednesday morning with Michael Swickard and Jim Spence, co-hosts of the new talk radio show News New Mexico.
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The State Investment Council is playing venture capitalist in trying to pick the winners and losers among business plans submitted by companies. Unfortunately for New Mexican taxpayers it is not so good at that. Continue Reading
In this election, Bill Richardson is Diane Denish’s greatest weakness. If she wants to win the governor’s race, Denish needs to be blunt. She must tell voters she won’t do business the way Richardson has. Continue Reading
There are five proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in November. The Legislature’s Web site now includes general information about each and arguments for and against them. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has begun producing a TV show aimed at giving New Mexicans an inside look at what he is doing and what’s going on in Washington. The program is going to be airing on public access channels around the state. Continue Reading
This is in response to Mr. Nick Voges’ assertion that Senator Bingaman’s wilderness bill “would make our borders safer.” If wilderness study areas are designated as wilderness, the Border Patrol will no longer be able to conduct routine patrols and will be prohibited from utilizing mechanical equipment or other modern detection devices. How does that make us safer? Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s campaign spokesman was arrested for DWI early Sunday morning, and he was fired later in the day. Continue Reading
The White House set the Big Dogs loose this morning on the Sunday shows. Is this a sign of desperation or strength? You tell me. Continue Reading
The public and I have had enough with innocent children dying from criminal child abuse. I am calling for the state, law enforcement, local government, municipalities, nonprofits, and everyone in the community to work together to use all available resources to combat this problem. Continue Reading
It should come as no surprise that I feel the need to comment on Chris Cillizza’s Washington Post blog, “Ranking the Most Influential Republicans.” Now, I am not declaring my Republicanism here, I am just interested from my center-right frame of mind. Who are the GOP’s ‘most influential?’ A very good question. Continue Reading
The Pit Rule is about properly managing contaminated oil and gas waste to protect New Mexico’s precious groundwater. These rules do cost money to implement, but the costs are far less than what companies (such as BP in the Gulf) would have to pay to clean up spills. Continue Reading
It is the absolute pinnacle of hypocrisy for the American news media to decry the influence of money in American politics since said money is most often spent in the media. Continue Reading