Donors, spending for governor’s inauguration detailed
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Organizers of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s inauguration spent more than $700,000 on last month’s festivities. Continue Reading
Governor signs lobbyist disclosure bill, others Martinez had vetoed
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In signing the bills during a single morning, Lujan Grisham sought to show that the gridlock from the Martinez administration had eased. Continue Reading
Lawmakers continue fight for transparency
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Each year, a small group of lawmakers doggedly push for improvements in the state’s disclosure laws related to campaign finance, lobbying, and discretionary infrastructure money available to lawmakers. Continue Reading
Dems taking key leadership jobs have pocketed millions from pharma
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Top House Republican also received more than $1 million from drugmakers since 2007. Continue Reading
2nd Congressional District race among the most expensive in NM history
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With final reports outstanding, the race won by Democrat Xochitl Torres Small may prove to be the most expensive in state history. Continue Reading
Feverish spending in 2nd Congressional District race, with $12 million raised to date
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Getting a handle on how much cash is pouring in can be tricky. Fortunately, there are a couple important tools. Continue Reading
Torres Small again raises big money in 2nd Congressional District race
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The Democrat seeking the 2nd Congressional District seat reported raising nearly $950,000 in 17 days. Continue Reading
Small donors show up big for Lujan Grisham
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The Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s small donor contributions have outpaced those of her opponent and candidates in the last two gubernatorial campaigns. Continue Reading
Democrats hold big cash advantages in federal races
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Democrat Xochitl Torres Small led the way in fundraising among federal candidates in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Torres Small’s campaign says it raised $1.9 million in the last quarter
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Outside groups have already spent millions on New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race. Continue Reading
The hidden money funding the midterms
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Strategies that let super PACs delay revealing their donors until after the election are gaining popularity among both Democrats and Republicans. Continue Reading
Out-of-state donors pour cash into Democrats’ state races
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As redistricting decisions loom, state campaigns in New Mexico and elsewhere are getting a surge of attention and money. Continue Reading
New internet ad aims to soften Democratic support in northern NM
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A new internet ad featuring five Hispanic activists from rural northern New Mexico is taking aim at the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Continue Reading
Lyons’ fundraising raises ethical, legal questions
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A fundraising letter the land commissioner candidate sent ranchers who lease land from the State Land Office pledges to give them ‘a voice.’ Continue Reading
New website aims to help you learn about dark money in NM
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The website pulls together information from campaign finance data, tax records, nonprofit filings, TV ad buys and elsewhere. Continue Reading