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New Mexico State University ran a transparent search for its new president. But there’s an especially disappointing provision in the contract given to new President Barbara Couture that has me worried the university may be taking two steps back for the one big step it took forward. Continue Reading
Some 49 percent of voters in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Gary King is doing as attorney general. Continue Reading
A day after the governor’s office announced the layoffs of 59 political appointees, a Republican senator is asking questions about “emergency hires” at the state Health Department. Continue Reading
The State Investment Council says it can’t locate a subpoena and questionnaire that were missing from a group of public records released last month related to ongoing federal probes into the nationwide investment scandal. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Sandy Jones, the chairman of the state’s Public Regulation Commission, says running for commissioner of public lands is a “natural leap for a tough regulator” like him. Continue Reading
Our country needs to resolve this issue: Is it the Christmas holiday or winter holiday?” Can federal and state employees say, “Merry Christmas” and put up Christmas trees on public property? As important: Can federal and state employees decide not to say “Merry Christmas” or put up Christmas trees? Continue Reading
It’s taken six months, but I’ve now profiled all four Republican candidates for governor. You can find links to articles about each candidate here. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Lottery Scholarship is an educational strength that we must utilize to its full capability – by making it more accommodating and flexible – if we are to begin improving education within our state. Continue Reading
With a bill to designate the Organ Mountains and other areas in Doña Ana County as wilderness pending in Congress, several groups plan a conference Saturday in Las Cruces to highlight the economic benefits of land conservation. Continue Reading
UPDATED: What sets Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez apart is her crime-fighting record, and she has staked her candidacy on ending corruption. But her support of a tax increase for public safety in 2005 reveals that she’s also not afraid to make tough choices that could be politically unpopular. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson announced today that his administration has notified 59 exempt employees that their jobs will be eliminated on Jan. 8. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., introduced legislation today that would put an end to the financial-sector bailout approved by Congress and former President George W. Bush last year. Continue Reading
I first met Bruce when he was serving as governor, getting an appointment to speak to him about his support for the Equal Rights Amendment. I was ushered into his office and there he was, bigger than life, pushed back in his gubernatorial chair, cowboy hat pushed to the back on his head, and his well-worn cowboy boots on top of the beautiful marble desk in front of him. Continue Reading
Reactions from New Mexico’s congressional delegation were mixed following President Barack Obama’s announcement of his plan to send an additional 30,000 American soldiers to Afghanistan. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and Rep. Ben Ray Luján said they aren’t convinced the president made the right decision. Continue Reading
If Diane Denish doesn’t like being a victim of negative political attacks, she should stop attacking others, Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones says. Continue Reading