Duran accepts judge’s sentence, must report to jail Friday
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Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran won’t back out of a plea agreement that led to a 30-day jail sentence, which means she’ll be incarcerated beginning Friday. Continue Reading
Ethics reform: If not now, when?
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This year’s scandal involving the state’s top ethics officer ought to spur reform in the state’s inadequate campaign finance reporting system, better enforcement of the laws, and, finally, the establishment of an independent ethics commission. Continue Reading
Senator’s defense of Duran has me questioning if he’s fit for office
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N.M. State Sen. Bill Sharer says Dianna Duran “didn’t harm anyone but herself.” Does he not understand the concept of public trust? Continue Reading
The narco-terror trap: Is DEA stopping threats or staging them?
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The DEA warns that drugs are funding terror. An examination of cases raises questions about whether the agency is stopping threats or staging them. Continue Reading
Two wrongs don’t make a right
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The kid who allegedly firebombed a mosque in the Coachella Valley fed right into that false narrative that DAESH (that group in Syria and Iraq that attacked several places in Paris) is feeding to potential recruits. Continue Reading
Duran sentenced to 30 days in jail, but could fight incarceration
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Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran, who illegally used campaign funds to keep her personal bank account in the black while gambling at New Mexico casinos, has until Wednesday to decide whether to spend 30 days in jail or withdraw her guilty plea and instead go to trial. Continue Reading
Why counting mass shootings is a bad way to understand gun violence in America
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It glosses over the broader reality of who is most at risk of being murdered with guns.
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Jail director is accused of misusing funds, not pocketing them
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The administrator of Doña Ana County’s jail, who is facing a second-degree felony charge of embezzlement or fraud over $20,000, isn’t accused of pocketing that money. Continue Reading
Rep. Pearce asks judge to consider Duran’s ‘steadfast conviction’ to NM
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Without explicitly seeking leniency for former Secretary of State Dianna Duran, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce has penned a letter on Duran’s behalf to the judge who will sentence her next week. Continue Reading
County jail administrator arrested; officials fight for control of facility
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The top administrator at the Doña Ana County Detention Center was arrested Tuesday morning, and Sheriff Enrique “Kiki” Vigil took control of the jail and placed it on lockdown. Continue Reading
Online discourse should encourage understanding, not violence
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The venom too many people spew online builds hatred, breeds extremism, and can push fragile people over the edge. NMPolitics.net is about choosing to move forward together instead of giving in to bias and suspicion. Continue Reading
From buying guns to resisting fear, New Mexicans confront shootings
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Mass shootings and other gun crimes are a reality many New Mexicans think about regularly. To some, Albuquerque is an especially concerning place to live. Continue Reading
How the gun control debate ignores black lives
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By failing to talk about the majority of gun murder victims — black men — politicians and advocates are missing the chance to save lives. Continue Reading
For abortion providers, a constant barrage of personalized harassment
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Shootings like the one at a Colorado clinic are rare. Stalking, hate mail, and intimidating protests are the daily reality. Continue Reading
Las Cruces pro-life group condemns shooting at Planned Parenthood
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No person who carries out, intends to carry out, or justifies in theory such acts of violence has any part in our movement, our organization, or our efforts. Continue Reading