Former NJ guv comes to NM for Arnold-Jones
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Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Whitman is coming to New Mexico next week to help Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones raise money for her cash-strapped campaign. Continue Reading
Hatch Act may not apply to prosecutor’s candidacy for judgeship
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If a previous ruling in a similar case is any indication, a Hatch Act complaint against a Las Cruces prosecutor who’s running for district judge may be tossed out. Continue Reading
The battle of the beverages
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While I was in Farmington this weekend, I got a look at the candidates’ signs in the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary race. They make clear that the choice is between Coke and milk. Continue Reading
Primary candidates removed from the ballot
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Judges ordered candidates for the Public Regulation Commission, state House and a district judgeship off the ballot Monday because they didn’t collect enough valid signatures on their nominating petitions. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Martinez begins airing first TV ad
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez is out today with her first television ad, a 30-second spot that highlights her time as Doña Ana County’s district attorney. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Domenici fundraising drops following preprimary loss
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Pete Domenici Jr. has seen a noticeable drop in fundraising since he finished last at the GOP preprimary nominating convention in March. Continue Reading
Being governor also means addressing public safety
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Public safety is a critical element in New Mexico’s future. Making sure citizens and businesses feel comfortable and safe as they engage in day-to-day activities is not only beneficial to our society, but it is conducive to growing the economy and educating our students. Continue Reading
Judicial candidate appeals public financing ruling
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Appellate judge candidate Dennis W. Montoya is appealing the secretary of state’s decision to reject his application for public financing. Continue Reading
All five GOP candidates can beat Denish
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After attending the GOP preprimary convention in Albuquerque two weeks ago, I fully believe that any of the five candidates running for the Republican nomination for governor can win in November. New Mexicans are eager for change in Santa Fe. Continue Reading
Sen. Boitano endorses Arnold-Jones in governor’s race
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones has picked up another legislative endorsement – this one from Sen. Mark Boitano, R-Albuquerque, who has worked with her on bringing webcasting to the Roundhouse. Continue Reading
Mullins fears militia situation will be used to take Americans’ guns
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Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Tom Mullins says he wasn’t making a statement of support for the recently arrested members of a Michigan-based militia group when he wrote in a blog posting that the government is “after the militia” but “the citizen militia is not the problem.” Continue Reading
Judicial candidate’s application for public financing rejected
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An appeals judge hopeful who has touted himself as the first statewide candidate to take advantage of public financing in New Mexico has been disqualified from using the state’s public financing system. Continue Reading
Three legislative candidates disqualified
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Three candidates for state House seats have been disqualified by the Secretary of State’s Office. Continue Reading
Secretary of state releases un-redacted e-mails
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Secretary of State Mary Herrera’s office is once again shifting gears and releasing public information it had originally refused to provide. Continue Reading
The pursuit of good government
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Regardless of whether you agree with the lieutenant governor, she must be given credit for proposing her substantive ideas, and I truly believe we can all respect those efforts. Continue Reading