Denish: Congressional run is ‘still on the table’
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Former Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says she’s still considering running for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Barela might run for Congress again
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Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2010, is thinking about running again next year. Continue Reading
Paper: AG playing politics, should consider resigning
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Attorney General Gary King has lately been “dragging his public trust to political depths previously unplumbed” and should consider “recusing himself from office,” The Santa Fe New Mexican says. Continue Reading
Police execute search warrants in Murphy case
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State police on Thursday executed two search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation into allegations of bribery involving judges in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Murphy faces additional misdemeanor charge
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UPDATED: Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, already facing felony bribery charges, is now facing an additional misdemeanor charge of violating the state’s Governmental Conduct Act. Continue Reading
It’s time to admit the war on drugs is a failure
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It’s time to admit that the war on drugs is a failure and agree to turn instead to dealing with drugs as a public health problem. Wouldn’t it be better to spend the money on clinics that might treat illnesses instead of on locking up nonviolent people? Continue Reading
CYFD has too many supervisors, not enough caseworkers, audit finds
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The state’s Children, Youth and Families Department has too many supervisors and not enough caseworkers, an audit conducted for state lawmakers says. Continue Reading
Politicking is part of the process for becoming a judge
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Campaign contributors often get appointments. The line between politicking and bribery is crossed when the donation buys the appointment or is intended to influence the process. Did indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy cross that line? Continue Reading
Richardson-era judges gave more
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An analysis of political contributions by judges finds that “Richardson-era judges on average contributed far more to political campaigns in recent years than did judges enrobed during previous administrations.” Continue Reading
Sanchez takes different stances on ‘similar’ Ryan budget plans
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John Sanchez is attacking Heather Wilson for praising Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget efforts this year after voting against what Sanchez calls a “similar” budget amendment in 2007. But don’t assume that means Sanchez has a consistent stance on the “similar” plans. Continue Reading
You’re funding your own utility bill increase
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Before the Public Regulation Commission awards one more penny to PNM, it should demand that the utility company begin to manage its money, which just last month was our money, a little more wisely. Continue Reading
Audit finds more problems at Corrections Department
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A former N.M. Corrections Department official is already under indictment for taking bribes from one company; now, a newly released audit indicates that the problems extend beyond that company. Continue Reading
Martinez appoints Hall to replace Wallace
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Gov. Susana Martinez on Tuesday appointed Jim Hall of Los Alamos to replace Jeanette Wallace, who died in April, in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Maestas won’t run for Congress
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State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, has decided he will seek re-election rather than running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Guv’s reform plan leaves out school security issues
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Any statewide educational “reform” effort needs to address school security concerns head-on because they directly impact all others including student and employee performance. Continue Reading