Richardson buys Cape Cod home
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson and his wife have purchased a home in the Cape Cod area in Massachusetts for $1.67 million. Continue Reading
Talking about the AG, the Defense Authorization Act and more
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about the attorney general’s troubles, the federal Defense Authorization Act, the presidential race and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Grand jury investigating Richardson meets Tuesday
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A federal grand jury is scheduled to meet next week as part of its ongoing investigation into an accusation that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair. Continue Reading
‘No trial date in sight’ for Vigil-Giron
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Because of pending motions, the resignation of one judge, and the expected recusal of another, there’s “no trial date in sight” for former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and other defendants accused of bilking taxpayers out of millions of dollars. Continue Reading
Martinez’s change isn’t yet bold enough
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Until government is redesigned to truly separate it from profiteering special interests, people will view the Downs at Albuquerque deal and any other involving campaign contributors and party insiders with suspicion, as they should. Continue Reading
2012 marks New Mexico’s centennial celebration
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Our centennial is a celebration. It is a time to pause and give thanks to those who came before us; it is a time to gather with friends, family and community to acknowledge that what makes us similar is much greater than what makes us different. Continue Reading
Trujillo will seek Luján’s seat again
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Carl Trujillo, who nearly unseated House Speaker Ben Luján in the 2010 Democratic primary, will seek the seat again in 2012, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
Talking about the state budget, voter ID, climate change and the prez race
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the statewide radio program News New Mexico earlier today to talk about the state’s projected budget surplus, voter photo ID, climate change, the presidential race and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Voter photo ID sounds like a fantastic idea, but it’s not
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I used to think everyone should have to show photo ID to vote, but I now realize such proposals are basically 21st-Century descendants of poll taxes or literacy tests. They’re designed to prevent qualified voters from the most vulnerable segments of our society from voting. Continue Reading
State estimates $254 million surplus
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Lawmakers and the governor will have $254 million available for spending increases or tax cuts when the Legislature meets to craft a budget in January, the Associated Press is reporting. Continue Reading
Trending back to the states
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Here is what is serious and smart about outside super PACs and caucus groups: They are prioritizing states over the federal government. Continue Reading
Spaceport will be self-sufficient, director says
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Spaceport America’s executive director says she expects the facility to be “operationally self-sufficient” within a year of Virgin Galactic starting its flights. Continue Reading
Talking about Richardson, the presidential race and more
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about the federal investigation of former Gov. Bill Richardson, the presidential race, the weather and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
NY Times: Woman ‘felt pressured’ into relationship with Richardson
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The New York Times has some new details on the federal investigation into allegations that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair. Continue Reading
Proponents haven’t shown how voter ID would prevent fraud
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There are no documented cases of illegal registration or voter fraud that would have been prevented by voter ID. The secretary of state’s report does not even seem to prove widespread registration fraud or illegal voting, let alone make the connection to voter ID. Continue Reading