Martinez isn’t going quietly into her last year in office
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The governor’s final State of the State Address served as a reminder that she is still a veto-wielding political force. Continue Reading
With Martinez leaving office soon, Democrats celebrate ‘new day’
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Senate Democrats said Tuesday that New Mexico’s future looks bright. Continue Reading
Protesters disrupt Martinez’s State of the State Address
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Advocates for immigrants unfurled banners calling for passage of the Dream Act and shouted slogans. Continue Reading
Martinez takes swipe at new Senate majority whip
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The governor, in her State of the State address, criticized comments made last year by the new majority whip of the state Senate, Democrat Mimi Stewart of Albuquerque. Continue Reading
Martinez’s State of the State Address, annotated
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NMPolitics.net joined other news organizations in providing real-time analysis and commentary on the speech. Continue Reading
Watch the governor’s State of the State Address here
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Gov. Susana Martinez delivered her final State of the State Address to the N.M. Legislature on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Clock ticking on nursing compact
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Lawmakers face a hard deadline this week to make sure that dozens or even hundreds of nurses can continue working in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Lawmakers, don’t bring back the death penalty
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New Mexico should be proud of its stance on this issue. Continue Reading
Mimi Stewart elected state Senate majority whip
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Stewart will replace fellow Albuquerque Democrat Michael Padilla as Senate majority whip. Continue Reading
Lawmakers OK updated sexual harassment policy
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The new policy calls for an outside lawyer to investigate allegations against lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM’s skeletal criminal justice system needs a cash infusion
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Prosecutors, judges and public defenders will compete for dollars during the 2018 session with other needy programs and services. Continue Reading
Will lawmakers make 2018 the year of the child?
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Additional funding for health care and early childhood programs are among the proposals on the table. Continue Reading
Education-funding lawsuit hangs over session
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As the 30-day legislative session begins this week, the lawsuit is the 800-pound gorilla with nowhere to sit — yet. Continue Reading
Lawmakers try to help state boost cell service
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The proposal would signal that the state is open for more business, said Sen. Candace Gould. Continue Reading
Nonprofits are not loopholes
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Governor Martinez is talking about restructuring the tax system in a way that could have devastating impacts on how nonprofits operate. Continue Reading