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State Sen. Mary Jane Garcia recently accused Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez of misrepresenting her role in the passage of a bill that resulted in tougher penalties for child abuse resulting in death. But the reality is that it’s Garcia – not Martinez – who is misrepresenting the facts. Continue Reading
A whistleblower whose lawyer has accused the attorney general of burying an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing against Secretary of State Mary Herrera says he doesn’t share his attorney’s sentiment and hopes that the back-and-forth that has ensued doesn’t distract from his allegations being thoroughly investigated. Continue Reading
As of this morning, three current and former employees in Secretary of State Mary Herrera’s office have confirmed that they have taken allegations of potential criminal wrongdoing to law enforcement agencies. Continue Reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish attacked Republican Susana Martinez earlier this year for plea bargaining cases involving sex crimes. But she’s refusing to comment about a similar plea bargain entered into last week by the district attorney in Santa Fe, a Democrat. Continue Reading
Secretary of State Mary Herrera is under fire once again, this time from Office Administrator Manny Vildasol, who secretly recorded video in Herrera’s office and says he has turned it over to the FBI because it shows “issues of criminal activity and unethical behavior.” Continue Reading
“Corruption in New Mexico has reached the level of epidemic, and is in all forms of government.” Don’t take my word for it; take it from recently retired FBI Special Agent in Charge Tom McClenaghan, who concluded that our state might just be the most corrupt in the nation. It’s time for a change. Continue Reading
The public and I have had enough with innocent children dying from criminal child abuse. I am calling for the state, law enforcement, local government, municipalities, nonprofits, and everyone in the community to work together to use all available resources to combat this problem. Continue Reading
The head of the federal agency that coordinates the fight against drug trafficking in New Mexico says Susana Martinez’s claim that she has “taken on members of the most violent Mexican drug cartels” is accurate. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday removed Carol Sloan from her $90,000-a-year job as an elected member of the Public Regulation Commission after she was convicted in April of two felonies. Continue Reading
The father of a victim whose case is featured in Diane Denish’s newest attack ad on Susana Martinez is coming to Martinez’s defense after Democrats asked him to denounce the way Martinez’s district attorney office handled the case. Continue Reading
Diane Denish’s newest TV ad attacking Susana Martinez for plea bargaining two cases involving crimes against children makes an unsubstantiated leap when it claims Martinez “allowed” child predators to avoid the sex offender registry. Continue Reading
It’s an election year, and while we’re used to public officials who are running for office using taxpayer dollars to put their faces on TV, Attorney General Gary King is doing something different. Continue Reading
Public Regulation Commissioner Carol Sloan was sentenced today to five years on probation for felony convictions of aggravated battery and aggravated burglary. Being a convicted felon makes Sloan ineligible to hold office, and Attorney General Gary King filed a petition with the New Mexico Supreme Court asking that she be removed from the position. Continue Reading
The U.S. House has overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
The U.S. House is expected to vote today on legislation from Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading