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With a proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony recently resurfacing, both candidates for governor say they need more time to consider the issue before they’d decide whether to allow the casino to be built. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Days after I reported that the office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish had removed its archive of news releases from its Web site, the releases are back online. Continue Reading
We must restore integrity and trust in our government. That starts on day one of a Martinez Administration as real leadership with a record of fighting malfeasance and holding people to account will arrive in Santa Fe. Here’s my plan. Continue Reading
UPDATED: I am among those who have written that whoever wins the current governor’s race will be the state’s first woman to serve as governor, and that if Republican Susana Martinez wins, she’ll be the first female Hispanic governor in the nation. That’s not accurate. Continue Reading
When interviewing the candidates for governor, I found both to be articulate and intelligent. I was divided on their answers to my questions. Right now, I am into watchful waiting to see which candidate handles herself best in addressing the issues and which campaign avoids attacking her opponent. Continue Reading
In writing last week about Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s office removing news releases from its Web site, I stated that the state treasurer’s office doesn’t have news releases archived on its Web site. Turns out I was wrong. Continue Reading
Dr. Matthew Ladner, VP of research at the Goldwater Institute in Arizona and an adjunct fellow with New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, is coming to New Mexico on a speaking tour to wax wonderful about the results of his study on Florida’s education reforms, especially among Hispanic students. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez may be the “most frightening” candidate in the nation for Democrats, writes Molly Ball on Slate.com. In addition, the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza has added the New Mexico gubernatorial race to the list of contests that are most likely to result in a party switch this fall. Continue Reading
Tim Lewis, the brother of Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, has announced his candidacy for the House seat currently held by Democrat Jack Thomas. Continue Reading
$400 million in additional revenue could be generated by closing the tax loophole on gasoline purchased on Native American land alone. Let’s stop hobbling ourselves. Continue Reading
Susana Martinez’s new ad in the governor’s race claims that Diane Denish spent federal stimulus funds “on” and “preparing” campaign Christmas cards. That’s apparently factual, though there is more to the story. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s government Web site used to contain news releases that had been sent out by her office during her tenure, but the releases were deleted from the Web site earlier this month and are no longer available on the Internet. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez opposes public financing of elections, while Democratic opponent Diane Denish wants to give campaign contribution limits a try before she considers expanding public financing. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican Tonia Harris has dropped her attempt to unseat incumbent Democrat Jack Thomas in the Rio Ranch-area District 60 House race. Continue Reading
Helena Chemical Company’s flippant attitude regarding state regulation and the concerns of neighbors has earned it a bad reputation, the state’s environmental protection division director argues in this commentary. He writes that the Environment Department’s regulation of Helena is not unfair. Continue Reading