Colón leads in Democratic primary race, poll finds
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Brian Colón is in the lead in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination for lieutenant governor, according to a new poll. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Weh’s fourth TV ad focuses on jobs
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh is out with a new TV ad today, a 30-second spot that focuses on job creation. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Growing the economy requires thinking regionally
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Regional economic development is key to the health and prosperity of New Mexico’s counties and cities, and for the state as a whole. Here is my plan to do it. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Moore unveils his first TV ad
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Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Moore is out today with his first TV ad, a 30-second spot in which he introduces himself and talks about what he would do if elected. Watch it here. Continue Reading
VIDEO: New Martinez ad features family of murdered NMSU student
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s new TV ad features the family of Carly Martinez, a New Mexico State University student who was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 1998. Watch it here. Continue Reading
We are better working together than apart
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Republicans, conservatives and Tea Party members aren’t my enemies. That’s why, despite our disagreements, I recently accepted an invitation to speak to the Tea Party group in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Denish airs first TV ad
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish is out with her first TV ad today, a 60-second, introductory spot that focuses on her background and some of her ideas for reform. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Who cares, and who should care, about public education in NM?
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If behavior is the true measure of belief, then public education does not matter in New Mexico. Public officials are indifferent to public education because far too many members of the populace are also indifferent to it. Continue Reading
Weh’s self-financing gives him the advantage
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Susana Martinez continues to raise more money through individual contributions than the other Republican gubernatorial candidates, but the self-financing of Allen Weh means he has lots more cash on hand heading into the final three weeks of the campaign. Here’s a summary of the fundraising in that and other statewide primary races. Continue Reading
Denish raises almost $300K in one month
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish raised almost $300,000 in the last month, according to the finance report she filed today with the Secretary of State’s Office. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Colón’s new ad focuses on education
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Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Colón’s new ad is a 30-second spot that focuses on education. Watch it here. Continue Reading
Martinez picks up more legislative endorsements
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UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez is trying to solidify her support in San Juan County by announcing the endorsements of two more legislators from the area. Continue Reading
Education unions back Powell in land commissioner race
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Two large education unions have endorsed Democrat Ray Powell in the land commissioner race. Continue Reading
Arnold-Jones releases legislative calendar
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Unlike two other candidates running for governor, state Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones, R-Albuquerque, has released her schedule of government-related appointments and events in response to a records request. Continue Reading
Newspapers profile primary candidates
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The Santa Fe New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal profiled the Republican gubernatorial primary and other races this weekend. One interesting note: One of the GOP guv candidates, Doug Turner, claims he didn’t call himself a moderate Republican during a June 2009 interview with NMPolitics.net. He’s wrong. Continue Reading