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In this election, Bill Richardson is Diane Denish’s greatest weakness. If she wants to win the governor’s race, Denish needs to be blunt. She must tell voters she won’t do business the way Richardson has. Continue Reading
There are five proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in November. The Legislature’s Web site now includes general information about each and arguments for and against them. Continue Reading
The public and I have had enough with innocent children dying from criminal child abuse. I am calling for the state, law enforcement, local government, municipalities, nonprofits, and everyone in the community to work together to use all available resources to combat this problem. Continue Reading
The Pit Rule is about properly managing contaminated oil and gas waste to protect New Mexico’s precious groundwater. These rules do cost money to implement, but the costs are far less than what companies (such as BP in the Gulf) would have to pay to clean up spills. Continue Reading
It is the absolute pinnacle of hypocrisy for the American news media to decry the influence of money in American politics since said money is most often spent in the media. Continue Reading
New Mexico is one of nine states that doesn’t produce a regular report that tracks how much the state gives up each year to tax credits, exemptions and deductions. Both candidates for governor want to change that. Continue Reading
No matter who is elected governor in November, expect the number of exempt or “political” appointees working in state government to drop significantly. Both candidates also plan other steps to reduce the state payroll. Continue Reading
If we truly want to help our kids, we must stop giving away high-school diplomas and provide the necessary tools for students to earn them. We should prepare children for a world where there are real consequences for success and failure. Continue Reading
As social media becomes more integrated into political campaigns, the question of rules and regulations of social networks for campaign usage comes to the forefront. Maryland is the first state to be proactive in addressing this question. Will New Mexico be next? Continue Reading
Theresa Becenti-Aguilar is being sworn in this morning as the newest member of the Public Regulation Commission, the New Mexico Independent is reporting. Continue Reading
Taking a position on “double dipping” for the first time, Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says a 2003 law that allowed all retired public employees to return to work and collect a paycheck and pension at the same time went too far – but so does a new law that eliminates incentives for public safety workers to return to work after retiring. Continue Reading
A day after both candidates seeking to replace him commented on the state’s film incentive program, Gov. Bill Richardson wants to clarify a few points. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Check out reports by KRQE’s Larry Barker and The Santa Fe New Mexican about a state employee who lives in and works from Illinois. Continue Reading
We the people have spoken. We want a balanced budget without cuts to services or tax increases. It’s clear that the public doesn’t know what it wants and knows even less how to get there. That’s where our leaders come in. We need them to lead. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez outraised Democrat Diane Denish more than 3-1 in the last reporting period, but Denish still has almost $2 million more than Martinez going forward. Continue Reading