Public financing deserves a fair hearing
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We need to restore public confidence that neither judicial office nor justice is available to the highest bidder. Continue Reading
Singleman plans to run for magistrate position
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Beverly Singleman, a registered independent, attorney, and witness at the center of the bribery case against former Judge Mike Murphy, plans to enter the magistrate judge race in Doña Ana County that could be without any major party candidates. Continue Reading
Clerk disqualifies both magistrate candidates
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A state statute requires magistrate judges in counties with more than 200,000 residents to be attorneys. Neither who filed for an open seat in Doña Ana County – which topped 200,000 in 2010 – is a lawyer. At least one plans to challenge the law. Continue Reading
High court rejects House redistricting plan; guv to appeal
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The N.M. Supreme Court rejected the governor’s court-approved state House redistricting plan on Friday. She plans to appeal to federal court today. Continue Reading
Judge Murphy resigns to avoid discipline
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, whose bribery trial is on hold pending an appeal of the dismissal of a misdemeanor charge, has agreed to resign from the bench to avoid disciplinary proceedings related to comments he made about gay people. Continue Reading
Appeal delays Murphy trial
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery trial had been scheduled for early February, but a judge has put the case on hold while the Court of Appeals considers whether to reinstate a misdemeanor charge. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net’s most-read stories of 2011
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Interested in knowing which articles published on this site in 2011 had the most reads? Here’s the list of the 10 most-read articles. Continue Reading
NM’s top 10 political stories of 2011
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U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s announcement that he’s retiring tops the list, but 2011 will also be remembered for lots of scandal and corruption, some interesting dynamics in the Roundhouse, and the rise of the Occupy movement. Continue Reading
Judges in NM do face strong accountability measures
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There are many checks on the quality and performance of our courts in New Mexico. The safeguards provided therein are employed when appropriate. Continue Reading
Public online access would bring courts into the 21st Century
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The chief justice of the N.M. Supreme Court says he’s determined to improve public access to state court records by making them available online. Continue Reading
It’s time for a review of how judges are held accountable
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It has been with tremendous sadness that I have followed the recent developments regarding certain members of the New Mexico state judiciary in various parts of the state. There have been incidents and allegations that have diminished and tarnished the reputation and standing of this branch of government. Continue Reading
Magistrate Garcia stepping down to avoid discipline
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UPDATED: Las Cruces Magistrate Judge Olivia Nevarez Garcia is stepping down to avoid being disciplined by the N.M. Supreme Court, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Degrading gay people isn’t acceptable, Judge Murphy
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District Judge Mike Murphy degraded gay people in conversations with a court employee and another judge who are both gay. He also created a hostile work environment. Treating people that way isn’t acceptable. Murphy needs to apologize. 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