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(UPDATED) AUDIO: Republican John Sanchez has decided to drop out of the race to replace the retiring Jeff Bingaman in the U.S. Senate, NMPolitics.net has learned. Sanchez’s campaign spokesman disputes this report, but NMPolitics.net stands by it. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about what’s going on at the Roundhouse, new polling in the U.S. Senate race and more. Continue Reading
UPDATED: A new, bipartisan poll finds Martin Heinrich and Heather Wilson essentially tied in a potential U.S. Senate match-up and a high approval rating for Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
Weeks after an independent poll showed Hector Balderas gaining on Martin Heinrich in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, a poll released by Heinrich’s campaign shows him having a big lead over Balderas. Continue Reading
Most agree that policymakers need to address issues with the law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, but the governor and many Democrats are at odds over what to do. A victory by either side or a compromise appears to be unlikely again this year. Continue Reading
Here’s what my colleagues and friends in their 20s and 30s – of all professions, parties and persuasions – thought about the policy ideas in the State of the Union Address. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Not surprisingly, responses from New Mexico officials and politicos to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address were divided along partisan lines. Continue Reading
To earn the public’s trust, Mitt Romney must demonstrate a commitment to openness. Between his efforts to keep records from his time as governor secret and his wishy-washy and flip-floppy statements on releasing tax returns, he hasn’t done it yet. Continue Reading
State Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela, who ran unsuccessfully for the 1st Congressional District seat in Congress in 2010, won’t try again this year. Continue Reading
Former Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya announced today that he’ll challenge U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján in the Democratic primary this year. Continue Reading
In seven steps, America can be on a healthy path to prosperity. Repealing Obamacare is the first step to recovery. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Click on the headline to watch Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle talking about Speaker Ben Luján’s announcement that he’s battling cancer and won’t run for re-election. Continue Reading
“An era is about to end,” The Santa Fe New Mexican wrote about House Speaker Ben Luján’s announcement on Tuesday that he has stage 4 lung cancer and won’t seek re-election. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Ben Luján, who has served as speaker of the N.M. House of Representatives for more than a decade, is battling cancer and is severely weakened. His plans for the rest of the session aren’t immediately clear, but he won’t seek re-election later this year. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about new developments related to the Downs at Albuquerque deal, the 2012 election and the upcoming session of the Legislature. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading