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A House bill that would offer a tax break to what one lawmaker calls the “little guys” of the oil and gas industry cleared its first hurdle Wednesday. Continue Reading
State Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels, departing from the tradition of judicial impartiality, joined with state legislators Wednesday to advocate for what he called the most important criminal justice reform of his eight years on the bench. Continue Reading
Davon Lymon’s plea deal in that 2002 case landed him in prison for more than 10 years. He could have been imprisoned for more than 30 years had he gone to trial and been convicted on the original charge, first-degree murder. Continue Reading
Rep. Paul Pacheco said his bill would target only a small number of predators who commit a disproportionate number of violent crimes. Continue Reading
The bill would apply to only about 2,000 of the state’s roughly 25,000 third-graders. Continue Reading
For better or worse, New Mexico’s Legislature must drive economic policymaking. Continue Reading
A bill to add police officers as a protected class under New Mexico’s hate crimes law cleared a Republican-controlled House committee Tuesday. Continue Reading
Even before President Barack Obama on Tuesday barred federal prisons from putting juveniles in solitary confinement, two state legislators had filed bills to create similar restrictions in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Deliberations in the current legislative session will lead to a better solution if the governor drops the dishonest rhetoric. Continue Reading
New Mexicans, I believe, are sophisticated enough to know that their interests are best represented by an inclusive, motivated, professional, 21st century legislature. Continue Reading
If someone is on the take, their net worth goes up. But the watchdogs are not looking at net wealth increases. Continue Reading
As our leaders, you’re teaching us — and our children — how to treat each other. To call the behavior you’re modeling disappointing would be an understatement. Continue Reading
There are those who believe “bloggers” are not entitled to the same First Amendment protection as members of “the press.” It’s an issue that needs settling as both bloggers and “the press” are under attack and need to be standing together rather than divided. Continue Reading
A day after state leaders continued their political bantering about New Mexico driver’s licenses, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday that it will stop accepting the state’s licenses as valid forms of ID to get onto bases nationwide. Continue Reading
Here is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez’s response to Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address. Continue Reading