Diane Denish says she’s no Bill Richardson
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish explained how she’s different than Gov. Bill Richardson in a weekend profile. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Attorney general candidates square off
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The candidates for New Mexico attorney general participated last week in a radio town-hall forum on KUNM 89.9-FM in Albuquerque. Click on the headline to listen to the forum. Continue Reading
Husband’s pay is a private matter, Denish says
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish won’t reveal how much her husband, Herb Denish, has been paid as a lobbyist and consultant during her tenure as lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
Investing in infrastructure is not busy work
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Far from merely digging ditches only to be filled in again, a public works program dedicated to updating our infrastructure can put people back to work doing things that need doing and kick-start the economy. Continue Reading
In half defense of the governor
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I never thought I’d be defending the man who eliminated my job as director of the Office of Science and Technology (I was one of the “59” governor’s exempt employees whose job was abolished by the governor back in January), but I am… but not for the reasons you might think. Continue Reading
Loan didn’t create a conflict, Malott says
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Former Educational Retirement Board Chairman Bruce Malott takes issue with Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s characterization of the situation that led him to resign as a conflict of interest. Continue Reading
Political groups spend big to help Denish
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There’s a lot of New Mexico and out-of-state money being spent to help Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish beyond what was reflected on her most recent campaign finance report. Continue Reading
‘Chinese wall’ prevents conflicts in corruption cases, AG says
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A common criticism of Attorney General Gary King is that his office’s attorney/client relationship with state agencies creates a conflict when he has to investigate corruption allegations involving one of those agencies. King defends his office by saying that a “Chinese wall” exists between his civil and criminal divisions. Continue Reading
Only bold change will end rampant abuse in state government
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UPDATED: Recent revelations about the chairman of the Educational Retirement Board raise a serious question – how many other members of these powerful boards in the Richardson/Denish administration had direct financial interests in taxpayer-funded deals they considered? Continue Reading
GOP auditor candidate misses filing deadlines
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Republican State Auditor candidate Errol Chavez missed a required campaign finance reporting deadline on Monday. According to his opponent, it’s the third time Chavez has missed such a deadline during the campaign. Continue Reading
Herrera should be proud of campaign reporting system
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There’s been lots of negative news for Secretary of State Mary Herrera lately, and I’ve written a lot about the scandal plaguing her office. But research for two recent articles reminded me about one very positive step forward the office has taken under Herrera’s leadership. Continue Reading
Finance reports reveal which races are hot
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Finance reports reveal that the races for governor, land commissioner and secretary of state are hot. The attorney general race could be hot if the GOP candidate was raising more money. The races for state auditor and treasurer appear to already be over. Continue Reading
It’s time to get serious about eliminating fraud
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At a time when the United States is in a recession and individuals, business and governmental agencies alike are feeling the economic crunch, there is a pool of additional money available right at our fingertips. No; it is not to be found in the form of higher taxes, but rather in the elimination of fraud. Continue Reading
Docs say Denish’s husband lobbied state agency
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UPDATED: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish reported to the Secretary of State’s Office for years that her husband was lobbying the state Department of Transportation on behalf of developers. Now, with Herb Denish’s lobbying becoming an issue in the governor’s race, Diane Denish’s campaign says her husband wasn’t really lobbying DOT. Continue Reading
We need vision and leadership in the land office
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In the 10 years he served as commissioner, my opponent allowed this important office to become a haven for special interests with little regard for the actual charge of the state land office. I want to bring a new brand of leadership and balance to the N.M. State Land Office where all benefactors and users of the trust can reach a common ground. Continue Reading