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The state’s top investment officer, Gary Bland, resigned Wednesday in a letter to Gov. Bill Richardson. His resignation comes in the middle of a pay-to-play scandal involving state investments that’s the subject of federal and state criminal investigations. Continue Reading
Some legislators have rightly suggested that budget cuts that will force state police to park their cars and reduce patrols are an unacceptable option under any circumstance, and I wholeheartedly agree. The same standard should be applied to prosecutors as well. Continue Reading
I neglected to write about this last week, but here’s a bit of good news for New Mexico in the midst of all the not-so-good news. New Mexico is now officially not one of the 10 states with the highest rates of drunken driving fatalities, Gov. Bill Richardson announced Friday. Continue Reading
New Mexico has a long history of battling corruption dating back to before statehood. It’s time to take the next step by prohibiting contractors, lobbyists and other special interests seeking subsidies or tax breaks from making or bundling political contributions. Continue Reading
Former Sunland Park Municipal Judge Horacio Favela was sentenced to 18 months on probation Thursday for fraudulently voting and registering as a candidate for judge, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
There’s a lot of talk about alleged voter fraud, but it isn’t often that you see someone get convicted of trying to vote fraudulently in someone else’s name. But that’s exactly why a Santa Fe realtor is on probation, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
The Wall Street Journal is taking a look at corruption allegations that are ‘swirling’ around the Richardson administration after the state’s former investment adviser admitted to recommending investments because of pressure from “politically connected individuals” who stood to benefit. Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King has referred a case involving his cousin to the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Santa Fe “to avoid any potential conflicts,” the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Attorney General Gary King signed a letter Wednesday, along with AGs from 54 states and territories, that urged members of Congress to support increased funding for programs that assist victims of crimes. Continue Reading
Criminal prosecutions in the state’s 13 judicial districts could be severely impacted if lawmakers decide to cut the budgets of the state’s district attorneys, according to the the DA in Bernalillo County. Continue Reading