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Thankfully, I live in an energy-rich state and, for the most part, do not even notice all of the millions of hours it took to put up the electric lines, put in the natural gas, pave the roads, and build energy-consuming houses. Continue Reading
A federal grand jury is investigating an accusation that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
For Medicaid to continue as an important source of coverage for those with HIV, state policymakers need to ensure that all people newly eligible for it because of federal health-care reform are able to access the services they require. Continue Reading
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
It has been with tremendous sadness that I have followed the recent developments regarding certain members of the New Mexico state judiciary in various parts of the state. There have been incidents and allegations that have diminished and tarnished the reputation and standing of this branch of government. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the statewide radio program News New Mexico earlier today to talk about Secretary of State Dianna Duran’s probe of the voter rolls, the 2012 presidential election and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson is considering running for president as a libertarian and conceding that he won’t become the GOP nominee. Continue Reading
How did former Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. feed his prescription drug addiction? E-mails may shed light on the situation. Continue Reading
The Albuquerque Journal is expressing serious concerns about the Martinez administration’s awarding of a 25-year lease for the racino at the state fair grounds. Continue Reading
We needed Secretary of State Dianna Duran to lead a transparent probe of the voter rolls that included county clerks from both parties so we could know there was evidence to back up the conclusions and that partisanship wasn’t an issue. We didn’t need a snarky report we can’t trust. Continue Reading
In 2010, Attorney General Gary King’s office recovered 53 cents for every $1 it spent to fight Medicaid fraud, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Only Alaska had a worse record than New Mexico. Continue Reading
Many folks recognize that career politicians are at the root of the distrust in government. Here’s what I would do to restore trust in government. Continue Reading
“Fire two teachers and call me in the morning” seems to be the cure-all that neoliberal and right-wing activists are banging their drums for. The next move after the “A-B-C-D-F” scam will be to legislate recognition of mail-order teaching degrees from online diploma mills. Continue Reading
A report the secretary of state sent to lawmakers Thursday claims that her office has found 105 registered voters who may not be U.S. citizens, and 19 of them have cast ballots in New Mexico elections. Continue Reading
A federal grand jury is investigating potential “financial irregularities” related to former Gov. Bill Richardson’s unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading