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While I was in Farmington this weekend, I got a look at the candidates’ signs in the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary race. They make clear that the choice is between Coke and milk. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. says he doesn’t mind releasing comments made about him by employees who filled out an ethics survey last year. He’s going to talk with the PRC attorney and his colleagues before making a final decision on whether to release them. Continue Reading
Judges ordered candidates for the Public Regulation Commission, state House and a district judgeship off the ballot Monday because they didn’t collect enough valid signatures on their nominating petitions. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez is out today with her first television ad, a 30-second spot that highlights her time as Doña Ana County’s district attorney. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Pete Domenici Jr. has seen a noticeable drop in fundraising since he finished last at the GOP preprimary nominating convention in March. Continue Reading
Public safety is a critical element in New Mexico’s future. Making sure citizens and businesses feel comfortable and safe as they engage in day-to-day activities is not only beneficial to our society, but it is conducive to growing the economy and educating our students. Continue Reading
The right to criticize elected officials is at the core of the First Amendment. The Public Regulation Commission says you don’t have a right to hear that criticism. But what good is the right to criticize if what you say is kept secret? Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is doing. Continue Reading
Overcoming the culture of low-performing institutions is a daunting task. But our children deserve better than immersion in a culture of mediocrity. They deserve big returns on our education investment. Continue Reading
At Easter there is always a temptation to buy your kids a few adorable chicks as pets. Years ago my friend Judy mentioned she was going to buy two chicks for Easter. I protested, “Don’t do it, they turn into chickens.” Continue Reading
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted today raise tuition 8 percent for in-state undergrads and 10.1 percent for non-resident undergrads. Continue Reading
At this time, change is not needed, but support and understanding for OptumHealth, which has made a step in the right direction, is essential. Continue Reading
Appellate judge candidate Dennis W. Montoya is appealing the secretary of state’s decision to reject his application for public financing. Continue Reading
After attending the GOP preprimary convention in Albuquerque two weeks ago, I fully believe that any of the five candidates running for the Republican nomination for governor can win in November. New Mexicans are eager for change in Santa Fe. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Three members of the New Mexico delegation praised the Obama Administration’s move to expand offshore drilling today. Here are their statements. Continue Reading