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Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Turner originally reported that he received a $5,000 contribution from David Doyle, a state House candidate from Corrales. But Doyle never made the contribution, and Turner has now filed an amended report that doesn’t list a contribution from Doyle. Continue Reading
It is an inconvenient truth that in 2010, women are still subject to pay inequity. The quest for equal pay can be fought one case at a time, but what is really needed is a cultural shift. Pay equity is a human-rights issue that should concern every citizen. Continue Reading
Helena Chemical Co. has faced a lot of controversy in recent years. NMPolitics.net asked the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor what they think of the situation, as a way to make their talk about government regulation and the state’s business climate tangible. Here’s what they had to say. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Even though it’s already endorsed Democrat Diane Denish in this year’s gubernatorial race, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees announced today that it wants Republican primary voters to pick Janice Arnold-Jones to take on Denish in November. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez began airing her second television ad today, a 30-second spot highlighting her commitment to “fight for border security.” Watch it here. Continue Reading
UPDATED: A sunshine group says a state agency violated the Inspection of Public Records Act when it redacted information from public documents before giving them to Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh. Now it appears the Department of Finance and Administration is in the process of correcting that violation. Continue Reading
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate John Sanchez began running his first television commercial Thursday. Continue Reading
The governor says he has no records about the layoffs of 59 exempt employees and doesn’t know which state agency does. The attorney general correctly says that’s “implausible” and “unlikely.” As his time in office comes to a close, is such disregard for the law the legacy Bill Richardson wants to leave? Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Kent Cravens will win the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., will spend next week traveling around the state with his son to promote the younger Domenici’s gubernatorial campaign. Continue Reading
While I have enormous respect for the people and movement I, like many others, have not joined the tea party, but I am in complete agreement with those who think the government is reaching too far into our lives. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones was shot at earlier today while he was parked on the side of Interstate 40 near Clines Corners talking on his cell phone, but he wasn’t harmed. Continue Reading
Hundreds of people attended a tax-day protest in Las Cruces today. Interestingly, I found the group to be better organized, but the crowd less boisterous, than at last year’s April 15 event. Continue Reading
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees announced today that it had endorsed Brian Colón in the lieutenant governor’s race. Continue Reading
If New Mexico moves toward lowering its corporate tax rate, say at a rate that moves it from 32nd to the top 20 of state rankings, entrepreneurs will decide to incorporate in the now-more-competitive state of New Mexico, rather than in Arizona or Texas or Colorado. Continue Reading