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As members of the U.S. House prepare to mark up a health care bill this week Washington, U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., told NMPolitics.net that Congress is behind were he hoped to be — as far as the timing goes for health care insurance reform. Continue Reading
Instead of leading the state through the budget crisis, the governor proposed an unrealistic plan. He didn’t get his way, and now he’s lobbing bombs and playing the victim. If he won’t lead in these tough times, who will? Continue Reading
This is the Land of Pay to Play after all. The scandals two of five finalists have faced in their home states are concerning. As the Albuquerque Journal put it, “Barring good explanations, the Board of Regents is down to three viable candidates to lead the state’s second-largest institution of higher learning.” Continue Reading
Not surprisingly, U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., expressed concerns about a health-care reform bill that was unveiled Thursday and will be debated next week, while the state’s other two representatives praised the legislation. Continue Reading
Budget cuts figured prominently in the recent New Mexico Legislative special session and in last year’s short flight of a US Airways airliner into the Hudson River. The connection is the unintended consequences when idiots cost-cut. Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — State Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, traveled to Washington this week along with 46 other state legislators from 30 states to push Congress to pass a national clean energy bill. Watch her talk about it here. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The company that was at the center of the scandal that cost Gov. Bill Richardson the U.S. commerce secretary post was indicted along with three employees today as part of a national probe into bid rigging in the municipal bond market. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Democrats say Heather Wilson’s decision to stay out of the gubernatorial race leaves Republicans with only “second-tier” candidates, while GOP candidate Susana Martinez says it’s “more clear than ever” that she’s the only one who can beat Diane Denish. Continue Reading
A local PAC used the upcoming Las Cruces municipal election to raise money, but its treasurer now says it isn’t spending the cash on that election and doesn’t have to file a finance report with the city. A complaint has been filed and the city clerk is investigating. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The economy, education and ethics were among the primary issues Republican Doug Turner spoke about as he formally announced his entrance into the gubernatorial race earlier today in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
One question in next week’s Las Cruces municipal election is what progressives, who took control of the city council in 2007, are doing with that power — and whether voters should give them a larger majority or take it away. Continue Reading
Three city council seats are up for grabs in Las Cruces on Tuesday, and the New Mexico Independent plans to blog live as the results come in. You can sign up for a reminder about the liveblog right here. Continue Reading
Republican Doug Turner, who confirmed awhile back that he is running for governor, will formally announce his candidacy today with a six-city tour that begins with a stop in Las Cruces at 7:30 a.m. Continue Reading
A teacher and widow of a slain Sandoval County sheriff’s deputy announced an exploratory bid for the District 60 seat in the state House today. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The New Mexico State University Board of Regents approved a list of five finalists for the job of president earlier this afternoon. Continue Reading