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Doña Ana County Assessor Gary Perez says he’s decided against running for the District 5 seat on the state’s Public Regulation Commission. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they do not approve of the job Sheryl Williams Stapleton is doing as majority whip in the state House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez raised almost $143,000 in monetary contributions during the fourth quarter of 2009, her campaign announced today. Continue Reading
Facing at least a $500 million deficit, Gov. Bill Richardson will consider recommendations from a committee he appointed last month to make sweeping changes aimed at saving money and making government more efficient. Continue Reading
Our kids and grandkids will have significantly fewer resources, and most of their lives will be spent dealing with the financial structural flaws of debt we foisted upon them. I wonder if they will even realize that we knew we were doing this to them but did so anyway? Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones secured the endorsement today of former State Rep. and New Mexico GOP Chairman Murray Ryan. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish raised just under $750,000 in monetary contributions during the fourth quarter of 2009, her campaign announced today in calling it her “strongest quarter yet.” Continue Reading
A state law that bars lawmakers and the governor from soliciting campaign contributions during and around legislative sessions doesn’t prohibit them from accepting unsolicited contributions. Continue Reading
Three Republican lawmakers have joined a group of businesses and industry associations that are challenging the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board’s (EIB) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading
Las Cruces native and businessman Jamie Estrada announced today that he’s running for the District 5 seat on the Public Regulation Commission. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Lawrence Rael became today the first candidate in the lieutenant governor’s race to spend money on television ads. The Democrat is out with an ad that focuses on his “ability to build relationships for a better New Mexico,” according to a news release. Continue Reading
As we enter a new decade, I am optimistic that we “common folks” can take back our state and finally put an end to the political corruption and cronyism that is engrained within our state. Continue Reading
It’s important to take a clear-headed look at the state of transportation funding in New Mexico and acknowledge that the current tax structure is not sufficient to support New Mexico’s road needs. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson has signed an executive order that he hopes will help the state become the leader in renewable energy exports. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has hired a new campaign manager. Continue Reading