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Is there a need for publicly funded elections in Las Cruces? Can the city afford it? Those were among the questions raised during discussions NMPolitics.net facilitated on Facebook about the proposal. Continue Reading
As we reported earlier today, the Las Cruces City Council will meet Monday to discuss the possibility of implementing a public-financing system for elections. Read the proposal here. Continue Reading
If the council approves a public-financing system, it would likely be implemented for the November 2017 election, not the municipal election that will be held later this year, city officials told NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
In a few months Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico’s two largest cites, will have elections for several city council seats. Las Cruces will also hold an election for mayor and the presiding municipal judge. Continue Reading
Hey, Las Crucens! NMPolitics.net, along with the Las Cruces Sun-News and KRWG Public Media, want your help with our coverage of the Nov. 3 Las Cruces municipal election. Continue Reading
Southern New Mexico’s people are having a moment of innovation that could be transformative. Continue Reading
If the Las Cruces Tea Party wants to be taken more seriously, it needs to consider why so many have viewed its float as offensive and demonstrate a greater sensitivity for their feelings and opinions. Continue Reading
It is wrong that we cannot talk New Mexico history without modern politics getting in the way. Continue Reading
The difference between Antonio Lujan and Jeff Steinborn lies in their life experience, personality and political style. Continue Reading
The City of Las Cruces last week decided tyranny was in order. Those who do not pay red-light camera fines will find their water and natural gas turned off. It is time for the State of New Mexico to take over the city management. Continue Reading
Fatah Hafassa lived in Las Cruces for 12 years and still owns International Delights Cafe. Now he’s seeking to represent what may be one of the largest legislative districts in any government in the world. Continue Reading
After pleading guilty to drunken driving for the second time in recent months, former Las Cruces City Council candidate Ryan Dailey says he’s going to “focus my life on fixing this addiction” and may run for council again in 2015. Continue Reading
Sunland Park has no public records detailing who funded the mayoral campaign of the indicted Daniel Salinas. It’s one of many cities, towns and villages across the state that requires no disclosure of campaign donations and expenditures. Continue Reading
Officials in Las Cruces have begun exploring possible changes to the city’s election ordinance in an effort to address issues that have come to light in recent years. Continue Reading
Former Las Cruces Mayor Bill Mattiace’s donation of campaign funds to help pay for a funeral demonstrates the need for campaign finance and other ethics reform in city government. It’s time for action. Continue Reading