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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague is divesting himself of all interests in three oil companies that have helped make him the 10th wealthiest member of Congress. Continue Reading
The state switched behavioral health services providers in 2009, and the transition was rocky on both ends. This didn’t quite make it onto Heath Haussamen’s list of the top 10 stories of the year, but it’s definitely worth an honorable mention. Continue Reading
With the governor spending most of the year dogged by a grand jury investigation and several other cases leading to indictments, public corruption took center stage in New Mexico in 2009. It’s No. 1 on Heath Haussamen’s list of the top 10 political stories of the year. Continue Reading
The majority of voters in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Ben Luján is doing as speaker of the New Mexico House. Continue Reading
This nation, for better or worse, is reflective of the majority letting a minority dictate to them how the nation is to be run and what the identity of the nation will be. This is easy to see, since Christian ideals are being removed from our society bit by bit. Continue Reading
It’s nothing short of hypocritical that Gov. Bill Richardson has talked about the importance of “open, accessible and accountable government” and then flagrantly disregarded the requirements of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act. Continue Reading
This morning, U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, both Democrats, held a joint tele-news conference with New Mexico reporters to discuss Thursday’s vote on the the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Listen to the call here. Continue Reading
New Mexico Natural Resources Trustee Jim Baca is retiring from the post on Dec. 31, and Gov. Bill Richardson has announced that Environment Secretary Ron Curry will service as interim trustee. Continue Reading
As 40 Republicans and one Joe Lieberman dig in their heels to protect big insurance companies, it’s becoming clear that health reform is going to be watered down significantly. There’s one major exception though, and it’s called “guaranteed issue.” Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King has yet to act on nearly 100 cases filed under the state’s Fraud Against Taxpayers Act – and that could discourage potential whistleblowers from coming forward, the legislative sponsor of the law says. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says she will not raise money during the upcoming session of the New Mexico Legislature, continuing a voluntary policy she’s practiced during her time in office. Continue Reading
Society needs full-time journalists who have the time to dig for the big stories. Don’t get me wrong; bloggers and citizen journalists play a role. But newspapers proportionately come up with the most important investigative pieces, even in our reduced form. Continue Reading
The trial of former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and three others accused of bilking taxpayers out of millions of dollars has been set for July. Continue Reading
Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson is heading to New Hampshire — the nation’s first presidential primary state — next month. That could add fuel to speculation that he’s preparing a national campaign. Continue Reading
UPDATED: With progressives gaining seats and influence in the New Mexico Legislature in recent years, the Albuquerque Journal takes a look today at what this group of lawmakers is all about. Continue Reading