GOP gubernatorial candidates to debate in Las Cruces
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The five Republican candidates for governor have all agreed to participate in an April 10 debate in Las Cruces, but you’ll have to pay to see it. Continue Reading
New poll shows Turner, Weh closest to Denish
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An independent poll released this weekend shows all five Republican gubernatorial candidates trailing Democratic candidate Diane Denish in potential head-to-head contests, with only Doug Turner and Allen Weh holding Denish under 50 percent. Continue Reading
Congressional hopefuls denounce threats, violence
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UPDATED: Three Republican congressional candidates and a Libertarian candidate from New Mexico are denouncing acts and threats of violence that, thus far, have been aimed mostly at House Democrats who have supported health-care reform legislation. Continue Reading
Health-care bill is wrong for New Mexico
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HR3590 is unconstitutional, burdensome to business and is harmful to patients and families. As New Mexico’s next governor, I will join with Virginia, Idaho and other states and file lawsuit after lawsuit against this bill. Continue Reading
Four candidates drop bids for statewide offices
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Four candidates for lieutenant governor and land commissioner dropped their bids on Tuesday after failing at their parties’ preprimary nominating conventions to win the support of 20 percent of delegates. Continue Reading
Herrera’s office is playing fast and loose with public records
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Secretary of State Mary Herrera’s latest public-records controversy – the one involving redacted e-mails that should not have been redacted – appears to be either a flagrant disregard for state law or a sign of incompetence. Continue Reading
Saving taxpayer dollars by cutting costs
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Today I announced a plan to save taxpayers an estimated $450 million over the next five years. During these challenging times, while New Mexicans are being forced to tighten their belts and do more with less, I believe government should do the same. Continue Reading
Anaya drops land commissioner bid, endorses Powell
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Democrat Mike Anaya dropped his bid for state land commissioner today and endorsed Ray Powell in the race. Continue Reading
Attorney running against judge who accused him of misconduct
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There’s an interesting history between two candidates running for a seat on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The Albuquerque Journal went in-depth into it this weekend. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Weh’s first TV ad begins airing this weekend
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh is out this weekend with his first television ad, a 30-second spot highlighting his service in the Marines. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Trujillo named new state elections director
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Deputy Secretary of State Don Francisco Trujillo has been appointed to serve as state elections director, Secretary of State Mary Herrera announced this afternoon. Continue Reading
SOS releases redacted version of Salazar’s resignation letter
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The Secretary of State’s Office released a redacted version of former Elections Director A.J. Salazar’s resignation letter today along with a point-by-point response to the allegations made in it. Continue Reading
Teague needs to vote against health-care bill
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Congressman Teague says he hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on this bill. But what he needs to remember is that he represents the interests of New Mexicans, and this health-care legislation will have severe, negative impacts. Continue Reading
Teague leaning against supporting reform bill, Washington Post says
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As the House vote on health-care reform looms, Politico says voting for the legislation would likely be “walking the plank” for U.S. Rep. Harry Teague. And though Teague says he hasn’t decided how he’ll vote, the Washington Post lists him as leaning against supporting the legislation. Continue Reading
Two GOP lawmakers endorse Arnold-Jones
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Days after she failed to secure the votes of 20 percent of delegates at the GOP’s preprimary nominating convention, Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones is trying to show that she has momentum by announcing the endorsements of two of her colleagues in the state House. Continue Reading