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The Las Cruces Sun-News says there’s at least a perceived conflict of interest in the way investigations into officer-involved shootings are handled in Doña Ana County because District Attorney Susana Martinez is married to Undersheriff Chuck Franco. Continue Reading
As it turns out, this governor’s race is not about just the next four years – it’s about the next 10. The redistricting process is precisely why electing Diane Denish this November is so important. Continue Reading
Matt Rush says it’s time for a younger generation to take the reins of state government. The Republican nominee for state commissioner of public lands is 36, and he says it’s time for his generation to “stand up” as New Mexico approaches its 100th anniversary in 2012. Continue Reading
As I consider the two gubernatorial candidates, I am appalled. When all is said and done about New Mexico’s miseries, I have to question whether they can provide even minimally adequate leadership for the next four years. Continue Reading
It’s that time again. It’s that lonely time in the political cycle when 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is questioning everything and everyone around them. And, you know what that means. It’s resignation time! Continue Reading
UPDATED: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish is pushing back against Republican Susana Martinez’s internal poll showing the GOP candidate ahead 10 points by releasing her own poll that shows Martinez leading by 5 points. Continue Reading
A planned Monday radio debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce appears to have fallen apart, with both candidates accusing the other of backing out. In addition, another planned radio debate in Artesia remains in limbo. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s lead over Democrat Diane Denish has grown to 10 points, and Martinez has also reached the all-important 50 percent threshold, according to a new poll conducted for her campaign. Continue Reading
Powerful corporations get enough breaks. I believe New Mexico families need a governor on their side – and that’s why today I proposed an agenda to hold these big corporations accountable. Continue Reading
My policies in the State Land Office can’t be that bad, because over the last eight years they have generated $4 billion for public education – more than double what Ray Powell collected during his 10 years as commissioner of public lands. Continue Reading
For years, NMPolitics.net has interviewed and profiled statewide candidates who wanted to take the time to do it while they were in Las Cruces. And for some time, the site has been accepting guest columns from candidates. I’m writing to remind you that both offers are open to candidates from any party, and those with no party affiliation. Continue Reading
What was designed to be a sanitized question-and-answer session on border security on Monday was instead a contentious debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce. Continue Reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish explained how she’s different than Gov. Bill Richardson in a weekend profile. Continue Reading
The candidates for New Mexico attorney general participated last week in a radio town-hall forum on KUNM 89.9-FM in Albuquerque. Click on the headline to listen to the forum. Continue Reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish won’t reveal how much her husband, Herb Denish, has been paid as a lobbyist and consultant during her tenure as lieutenant governor. Continue Reading