Many nonprofits aren’t in a hurry to reveal donors
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I recently asked nonprofits that work to influence public policy and politics in New Mexico to voluntarily release donor lists. The response from most has been silence. Continue Reading
Think New Mexico releases donor names, not dollar amounts
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A “results-oriented think tank” that has led the charge on issues including full-day kindergarten and repealing the food tax in New Mexico discloses the identities of almost all its donors. Continue Reading
NM nonprofits: Disclose your donors, get recognition
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NMPolitics.net discloses all our donors. Common Cause discloses most. I hope others will join us in making New Mexico more transparent. Continue Reading
Transparency-pushing nonprofit discloses donors
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Common Cause, which has been lobbing for more government transparency, demonstrates its commitment to sunshine by voluntarily disclosing its donors who gave $250 or more. Continue Reading
IRS may be cracking down on nonprofit political activity
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The IRS recently revoked the 501(c)(4) status of a group that trains Democratic women to run for office in New Mexico and other states. Emerge New Mexico says that won’t affect its work, but the move could have larger implications for nonprofits nationwide. Continue Reading
Wilson says liberal group’s lobbyist claim is false
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A left-leaning group has accused Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson of lobbying for an aeronautical company in Washington; Wilson says the allegation is false. Continue Reading
Groups unite behind CD1’s Griego, legislative candidates
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A handful of self-identified progressive organizations have partnered with a federal Super PAC in an effort to elect Democrat Eric Griego to Congress and five new Democrats to the N.M. Legislature. Continue Reading
Helping all kids ‘grow as they go’
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If we come together as community, I believe we can ensure that every kid in New Mexico gets an excellent education. Continue Reading
Civic engagement makes a difference
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As the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 9 showed, civic engagement works, people will act, and it will make a difference. Though the governor vetoed the bill, rest assured that SB9 will be back next year. Continue Reading
CD1 hopeful Griego received severance pay from nonprofit
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Democratic 1st Congressional District candidate Eric Griego received $24,000 in severance pay when he quit his job as head of the nonprofit New Mexico Voices for Children to focus on his political campaign. Continue Reading
Doland to lead open government foundation
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Gwyneth Doland, who is currently covering the Roundhouse for NMPolitics.net, will take over as the executive director of the N.M. Foundation for Open Government next month. Continue Reading
Nonprofits focus on taxes in new mailer
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With their right to lobby the Legislature backed by a federal appeals court, two nonprofits that fought with state officials over mailers they sent in 2008 are out with a new mailer pressuring the governor and lawmakers on various tax-related bills. Continue Reading
These nonprofits need your help
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I’ve been meaning for awhile to urge you all to donate to a cause you deem worthy during this holiday season, if you can afford it. Here are a few of my favorite New Mexico charities and nonprofits. Continue Reading
Open government group seeks new director
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The executive director of the N.M. Foundation for Open Government is leaving that post to pursue graduate studies, and the group is seeking a new director. Continue Reading
King considers appeal, legislation in nonprofit battle
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Attorney General Gary King is still considering whether to take his fight to force two nonprofits to register as political committees to the U.S. Supreme Court. He’s also exploring ideas for amending state law so that its requirement that groups disclose funding sources passes the constitutional test. Continue Reading