Mr. Gessing’s proposals are not what NM needs
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They will not grow the economy. To claim that they will is just peddling snake oil. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Carruthers pushes back against higher education veto
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Known for diplomacy, Garrey Carruthers, now NMSU’s chancellor, isn’t pointing fingers. But he has complained about higher education being “caught up in a political strategy.” Continue Reading
Higher education must receive its state funding
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Tuition at New Mexico’s four-year universities could triple without the state funding that was vetoed. Continue Reading
While the Roundhouse burns, New Mexicans suffer
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Policymakers need to consider the toll this is taking on all of us. Continue Reading
It’s war: Legislature to sue governor, try for extraordinary session
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Meanwhile, the state’s economic woes and the Roundhouse standoff are having a tangible impact on New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez was right to wield veto pen
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Without her veto pen this session, New Mexico’s already poor economic conditions would be much, much worse. Continue Reading
House Democrats to governor: Enough is enough
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We are going to fight for New Mexicans by standing against additional cuts. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes tax hikes, funding for higher education and Legislature
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated her pledge to call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming weeks. Continue Reading
Governor pocket vetoes proposal to consolidate local elections
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The pocket veto was a defense of local laws requiring photo identification to vote, a Martinez spokesman said. Continue Reading
Guv vetoes bill to shine light on dark money
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The bill was an effort to shine light on dark money and shift power from independent groups to those running for office. Continue Reading
Here’s the legislation Martinez signed and vetoed on Thursday
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With a Friday deadline looming to act on legislation approved in the recent session, Gov. Susana Martinez signed dozens of bills into law on Thursday — and vetoed many others. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
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There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Outstanding BLM payment complicates state’s budget troubles
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The state’s efforts to end its current fiscal year in the black are being complicated by a $69.9 million payment from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that is delayed by protests of lease agreements. Continue Reading
We can end NM’s vicious boom-and-bust cycle
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To do it, we must dream big and work tenaciously and meticulously. Continue Reading
An inadequately funded judiciary is a denial of justice
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The underfunding of our state’s judiciary has created a constitutional crisis. Continue Reading