Feds looking at Richardson again
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A federal grand jury is investigating potential “financial irregularities” related to former Gov. Bill Richardson’s unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
At least two illegally registered to vote, Duran says
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After months of investigating, Secretary of State Dianna Duran has notified the attorney general that her office has identified at least two foreign nationals who were illegally registered to vote, but she says neither appears to have intentionally committed a crime. Continue Reading
Former ERB chairman files new pay-to-play lawsuit
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The former chairman of New Mexico’s Educational Retirement Board filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking damages because of an alleged pay-to-play scheme he says ruined his reputation. Continue Reading
The unlevel playing field
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Despite what one Albuquerque Journal letter writer thinks, if the playing field was indeed fair and even, then – statistically – equal rates of people from every socioeconomic level would end up as financial failures. And that’s simply not the case. Continue Reading
Murphy on defense over comments about gay people
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With embattled District Judge Mike Murphy’s comments about gay people eliciting a statewide outcry, Murphy’s lawyer said Monday that his client has been and will continue to be supportive of the gay community. Continue Reading
Report highlights Murphy’s comments about gay people
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An audio recording that serves as the basis for one bribery charge against District Judge Mike Murphy contains comments by the judge about gay people many would view as outrageous and inappropriate. Continue Reading
Attorney says Chandler accuser called DA ‘honest and ethical’
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UPDATED: A private defense attorney says a former employee of District Attorney Matt Chandler who has accused the DA of playing politics in the case against a Las Cruces judge called Chandler “honest and ethical” in a conversation earlier this year. Continue Reading
Daniels ‘disappointed’ in Chandler, won’t stay off Murphy case
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In denying prosecutor Matt Chandler’s request that he recuse himself from matters related to the bribery case against Judge Mike Murphy, Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels revealed allegations that Chandler has played politics in an attempt to gain an advantage in the case. Continue Reading
Let’s declare war on heroin in NM
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Gov. Susana Martinez and her husband, Chuck Franco, need to put the Mexican drug cartels on notice by declaring war on heroin in New Mexico. Continue Reading
An apology to Judge Murphy
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In the course of writing about the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy over the last few days, I discovered that I’ve been making a whopper of an error in my reporting. For that, I owe Judge Murphy an apology. Continue Reading
Judge reinstates charges against Murphy
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UPDATED: The judge overseeing the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has reinstated the felony indictment he dismissed last month and set a new trial date of Feb. 6. Continue Reading
Report is incorrect: Court hasn’t ruled on Daniels recusal
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NMPolitics.net incorrectly reported earlier today that the N.M. Supreme Court had rejected a motion to recuse Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels from any matters related to the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
Progress in my efforts to obtain vote-probe records
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I’m pleased to report progress in my ongoing efforts to obtain records related to the secretary of state’s claim that she has evidence of foreign nationals illegally voting in New Mexico elections. But I still don’t have all the records I need to analyze her claim. Continue Reading
DA wants Daniels to stay away from Murphy case
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Prosecutor Matt Chandler has filed a motion seeking the recusal of N.M. Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels from any matters related to the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
New Mexicans should demand PRC reform
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Given the turmoil on the Public Regulation Commission in the last 10 years, I hope that New Mexicans demand reform of this very important commission. As a former PRC candidate, here are my thoughts on what needs to be done. Continue Reading