Lawmakers, let people see how you’re spending their money
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New Mexico won’t improve until we reject our government’s culture of corruption. Continue Reading
House votes to repeal criminal law on abortion in NM
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The bill, which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has made clear she would sign, still needs the approval of the Senate. Continue Reading
Capital outlay and earmarking should be transparent, equal
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Accounting for individual earmarking and capital outlay isn’t always transparent, but it should be. Continue Reading
Bill would raise cost to access electronic public records
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Another bill would give people wrongfully accused of crimes or convicted of nonviolent crimes the right to petition to have those records expunged. Continue Reading
Governor backs plan for outdoor recreation agency
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Lujan Grisham’s administration has put the tourism and outdoor industries at the top of its economic development efforts. Continue Reading
Bill would freeze fracking permits while impacts are studied
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It’s a drastic proposal for a state whose economy heavily depends on oil and gas. Continue Reading
Backers of ‘ban the box’ legislation try again
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The toughest question on a job application can be pretty short. Continue Reading
Governor signs lobbyist disclosure bill, others Martinez had vetoed
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In signing the bills during a single morning, Lujan Grisham sought to show that the gridlock from the Martinez administration had eased. Continue Reading
Allow all voters in New Mexico’s primaries
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Democratic elections will not be possible until all voters are included and allowed to vote. Continue Reading
Time for universal pre-kindergarten in NM
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The benefits of pre-K are indisputable. Pre-K is a sure bet. Continue Reading
Trujillo unveils plans to improve public education
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On the job for a bit more than a week, the state’s secretary-designate of public education already has outlined priorities. Continue Reading
Minimum wage hike advances despite restaurant industry’s fight
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Democrats campaigned last year on a promise to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage. Continue Reading
Lawmaker tables own privacy bill amid sharp criticisms
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Rep. Andrea Romero’s bill would have fined private companies if they did not remove “damaging” or “excessive” information about people from their websites. Continue Reading
Bill would let parties choose: Open primaries or pay for them
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Backers hope the legislation will win over legislators wary of letting just any voter help pick their party’s nominees. Continue Reading
NM should create an office of outdoor recreation
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Outdoor recreation is a mostly untapped reservoir of economic potential for New Mexico’s economy. Continue Reading