Former Doña Ana County official running for state treasurer
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Former Doña Ana County Treasurer Jim Schoonover, a Republican, is collecting signatures to run for state treasurer. Continue Reading
The pillars of good government: Transparency, accountability and ethics
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As a candidate for land commissioner, I applaud the actions of three legislators who have introduced bills that strengthen the pillars of transparency, accountability and ethics in government. Continue Reading
AG sues to try to stop Whites Peak land deals
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The office of Attorney General Gary King has sued to try to stop four controversial land exchanges at Whites Peak, contending the swaps violate state law and are unconstitutional. Continue Reading
Senate might expand webcasting too
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Days after the House dramatically expanded webcasting of its proceedings, the Senate may be poised to do the same. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Martinez invites GOP ‘to be part of the solution’
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At the midpoint of the 2010 legislative session, House Majority Leader Ken Martinez is waiting to see how federal action will affect the state’s budget issues and asking Republicans to join Democrats in being “part of the solution.” Continue Reading
Every parent left behind
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The No Child Left Behind Act may someday be remembered as the Every Parent Left Behind Act. Loss of control is a key reason why so many New Mexican parents and teachers have expressed dissatisfaction with our education system. Continue Reading
Many GOP legislators backing Martinez
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has the public backing of 25 percent of current GOP state senators and representatives – 10 of 40. What does it say that so many of them are getting behind the same candidate? Depends on who you ask. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Jennings a thumbs-up
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The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Tim Jennings is doing as president pro tempore of the state Senate. Continue Reading
District Attorney Matthew Chandler may run for AG
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As five candidates battle for the GOP nomination for governor, Republicans are quietly working to fill other slots on the ballot as well. The newest discussions center around the possibility of 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler running against Democratic Attorney General Gary King. Continue Reading
PRC orders utility company to refund millions
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The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ordered El Paso Electric to stop charging franchise fees and refund over $5 million collected from its customers in Doña Ana and Otero counties since 1999. Continue Reading
The time our politicians spend planning for disaster
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Here in New Mexico there are a number of disasters locally and statewide just waiting to happen, and our political leaders are fighting over things like transparency in government as if that is the end-all and be-all. Continue Reading
House deserves praise for increasing transparency
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(UPDATED) The New Mexico House of Representatives took three giant steps forward in the area of government transparency today by approving resolutions that allow the expansion of webcasting and require, for the first time, that floor roll-call votes be posted online. Continue Reading
NM insurance superintendent on paid leave
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State Insurance Superintendent Morris J. Chavez has been placed on paid leave from his post, which oversees the state’s insurance industry, during a personnel investigation, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Webcasting expansion votes could come Friday
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The sponsors of two resolutions that would expand webcasting in the state House of Representatives say they’re confident their legislation will get a stamp of approval from the House Rules and Order of Business Committee on Friday. Continue Reading
Taylor: ‘Red bottom line’ an ally in fight against tax hikes
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House Minority Leader Tom Taylor, R-Farmington, says the Legislature has an opportunity right now to cut waste out of government, and he said his caucus is fairly united behind that goal. Continue Reading