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Meanwhile, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting that Duran listed Don Kidd as her 2010 campaign treasurer, but a former state senator by that name, who is Duran’s friend, says he didn’t take on that task. That raises questions about whether anyone was keeping an eye on Duran’s campaign finances. Continue Reading
All three candidates for mayor and several candidates running for three city council seats have partially or wholly funded their own campaigns. Continue Reading
Unite with others and focus on wherever you’ve become a victim. With each small step toward exposing what you know, we will be able to address the problems in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Studies in other states show that public financing of elections has allowed a more diverse group of candidates and increased voter turnout, but the data doesn’t yet exist to know whether that’s happening in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the two New Mexico cities with public-financing systems. Continue Reading
The Secretary of State’s Office is investigating State Rep. Andy Nuñez’s campaign finance reports because the numbers don’t add up, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
It’s time for a public outcry. With scandal after scandal, the reputation of our state deteriorating by the day. Continue Reading
Add State Rep. James Roger Madalena to the list of New Mexico elected officials whose campaign finance reports are under scrutiny. Continue Reading
The turf wars need to end, and the foundation for decisions needs to be based on good government and what is good for New Mexico. Step one is to regain the trust of our citizens. I am proud to be a part of that process. Continue Reading
As promised, N.M. Secretary of State Dianna Duran pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Now state Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas says he failed to report more than $11,000 in campaign contributions in 2014. He has filed amended reports to correct the record. Continue Reading
House Speaker Don Tripp announced Wednesday the members of the committee that will investigate charges against Secretary of State Dianna Duran and consider possible impeachment. Continue Reading
State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas is being called out for failing to report thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from political committees and lobbyists last year. Continue Reading
The chief of staff in the Secretary of State’s Office says it’s business as usual there in spite of the fact that the elected official who runs the office, Dianna Duran, is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
In case anyone had any doubts, the current case is proof positive that sunshine is the best disinfectant. Continue Reading
Years of past reports filed by Secretary of State Dianna Duran and other candidates, political committees and lobbyists — which are all available online — shouldn’t be at risk, experts tell NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading