PRC made right decision in rate-hike case
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When it comes to the PNM rate increase, the commissioners struggled to achieve the fairest result possible under the law. Continue Reading
Smart regulation is key to a strong economy
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We’re so transfixed by this iconic battle between left and right that we seem to have forgotten what precipitated our current economic woes in the first place – a lack of commonsense regulation in the financial markets. Continue Reading
School privatization will lead to dismal future
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As a result of the press for school privatization, the United States will find itself with an alienated underclass with no commitment to a common social contract. Continue Reading
Article looks at Martinez’s scaling of walls
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The Santa Fe New Mexican went in-depth this weekend in a profile of Gov. Susana Martinez, pointing out that she has been “scaling walls since she was a kid.” Continue Reading
LA Times looks at Duran’s vote probe
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The Los Angeles Times took a look today at a controversy Secretary of State Dianna Duran sparked when she claimed in March that foreign nationals had voted in New Mexico elections. Continue Reading
More of the same leadership gets more of the same results
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Next year can be the year real improvement is made in New Mexico public education if all of the stakeholders, including politicians, join hands to solve New Mexico’s education problems. Continue Reading
Republicans don’t want to diminish anyone’s right to vote
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The secretary of state’s job is to ensure fair elections, and I would suggest it is also to provide confidence to New Mexicans that they are fair. Continue Reading
Public’s ‘right to know’ isn’t red or blue – it’s evergreen
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There’s a stunning parallel between the state GOP’s lawsuit against Bill Richardson and the ACLU’s lawsuit against Dianna Duran. The bipartisan principles underpinning open government are rarely on such obvious display. Continue Reading
Bipartisanship: rhetoric vs. reality
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In the coming special session, the governor can continue to build a wedge issue for the next election, or she can exhibit a willingness to compromise on the issue of drivers’ licenses and place responsibility on legislators from both parties to respond in kind. Continue Reading
Rethinking education reform in New Mexico
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The usual choice presented for reforming education – money or management and technology – is a choice between irrelevancies or worse. A discussion of educational reform must start and stay with a definition of education. Continue Reading
DA votes on continuing victim notification system released
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The head of the state district attorney’s association has disclosed how each district attorney voted during two recent votes on whether to continue an automated system that notifies victims and others of court hearings. Continue Reading
Voter fraud probe is an attempt it intimidate voters
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Secretary of State Dianna Duran and Republicans have trotted out GOP Executive Director Bryan Watkins as the most recent talking head to champion their effort to sell New Mexicans the bill of goods that our state is being overrun with systematic voter fraud. Continue Reading
Martinez’s popularity stands out among GOP governors
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s popularity is somewhat of an anomaly, as many GOP governors of swing states have low approval ratings. The fact that she and President Barack Obama are popular here makes New Mexico one of the more interesting states to watch in 2012. Continue Reading
Murphy seeks dismissal of charges
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The lawyer representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has filed several motions seeking the dismissal of bribery charges against his client. Continue Reading
Tobacco bill veto puts NM in danger
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One of the governor’s recent vetoes puts the interests of the tobacco industry ahead of the health of New Mexico citizens. It also enables a continuation of unequal treatment for cigarette makers who did not join an agreement with the state, putting at risk tens of millions of dollars in state money. Continue Reading