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State Auditor Hector Balderas will decide by April 30 whether to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Continue Reading
Last month Dianna Duran claimed to have evidence of foreign nationals illegally voting in elections, but she won’t share that evidence with the public. I’ve identified several potential public records act violations stemming from her dealings with me. Continue Reading
Much has been said and written about the court ruling that removed my office from the public corruption prosecution of former N.M. Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and three others. Continue Reading
UPDATED: After reviewing a complaint from the N.M. Corrections Department, Attorney General Gary King’s office declined last year to investigate a former corrections official accused of bribery – the same official a federal grand jury indicted last week on 30 felony counts. Continue Reading
Senate Bill 19 is supposed to create jobs. But is giving “preferential treatment” to local construction businesses in the best interest of the great body of New Mexicans? Continue Reading
State Sen. Tim Keller, D-Albuquerque, announced today that he won’t run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Perhaps the time has come to have a public dialog that is not about charter schools, vouchers, tax credits, magnet schools, free schools, grading schools and teachers, ending social promotion, corporal punishment, and so on. Continue Reading
I support the film industry, but I also support every other industry that provides goods and services that improve quality of life. Thus, my goal as a legislator is to create a friendly environment for all businesses. Continue Reading
A judge based in Silver City has apparently been assigned by the N.M. Supreme Court to handle some matters related to the investigation of bribery allegations against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
Over and over, every April, we are informed by the media that a small number of income tax filers pay a large share of income tax, as though this were remarkable or even alarming. It’s fair, but is that remarkable? Continue Reading
Legislation I’m pushing aims to sustain a good retirement plan while recognizing the reality that an early retirement can no longer be sustained. We must pass this important legislation next year. Continue Reading
A former N.M. Corrections Department official has been indicted by a federal grand jury for taking well over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for steering construction contracts to a roofing company. Continue Reading
The final report of the Small-Business Friendly Task Force contains dozens of recommendations for the governor to rescind, revise or repeal environmental, labor, construction and various other public health regulations that exist to protect us all. Continue Reading
New Mexico First is currently accepting nominations for lawmakers and other leaders who have been role models for cross-party collaboration, primarily in the areas of health, education, energy, environment and economic development. Continue Reading
A new law requires government agencies to hand over public records in an electronic form if they exist in that form. It’s a small step toward increased transparency and accessibility, but an important step nonetheless. Continue Reading