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The lieutenant governor hasn’t historically been too involved in managing state government. Lawrence Rael thinks that should change. Continue Reading
When the state was flush with funds, the highest-earning New Mexicans got the biggest benefit. Now times are tough, and those who got no benefit will suffer the consequences the most. Continue Reading
President Barack Obama has appointed N.M. Human Services Secretary Pamela Hyde to be administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Ray Powell would make the best state land commissioner out of the declared and potential candidates for the position. Continue Reading
I am deeply disappointed that two high-ranking members of the Senate independently and prematurely communicated information pertaining to budget cuts that does not represent the position or the views of the Legislature as a collective body. The letter has caused widespread panic. Continue Reading
As part of the settlement with developer Philip Philippou that the City of Las Cruces announced earlier this week, the city said Philippou was giving it a right of way along Mesa Grande Drive from U.S. Highway 70 to Lohman Avenue. That may or may not happen, because Philippou doesn’t currently own that right of way. Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King has referred a case involving his cousin to the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Santa Fe “to avoid any potential conflicts,” the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Each malady of poverty is tied to government actions that all too often are for the purpose of political need. When will we as a society take an honest look at political human suffering? Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King plans to push a number of ethics-reform proposals during the 30-day session of the Legislature that begins in January, and at the top of his list is the creation of an independent ethics commission. Continue Reading
It appears now that our current fiscal-year shortfall could top $700 million. In addition, reserves need to be drawn down by $224 million to deal with last year’s shortfall. We all must be prepared for budget cuts that include public schools and higher education. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Environment Department announced settlements on Wednesday with the U.S. Air Force over hazardous waste management procedures at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque and with Helen Chemical Company over air quality violations at its plant in Mesquite. Continue Reading
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack heard complaints on Wednesday from dairy farmers about the need for changes in the system, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Lawmakers who are crafting legislation that would create an independent state ethics commission decided Wednesday to propose that such a body have 11 members and subpoena power. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh claimed last week that he’s the “only candidate who has run a business.” A check of the facts reveals that Weh’s statement isn’t true at all. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The New Mexico Sports Authority, Gadsden Independent School District and City of Española are among the 87 government agencies in New Mexico that haven’t submitted annual and compliance audits to the state as required by law. Continue Reading