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A state law that bars lawmakers and the governor from soliciting campaign contributions during and around legislative sessions doesn’t prohibit them from accepting unsolicited contributions. Continue Reading
Three Republican lawmakers have joined a group of businesses and industry associations that are challenging the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board’s (EIB) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading
Las Cruces native and businessman Jamie Estrada announced today that he’s running for the District 5 seat on the Public Regulation Commission. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Lawrence Rael became today the first candidate in the lieutenant governor’s race to spend money on television ads. The Democrat is out with an ad that focuses on his “ability to build relationships for a better New Mexico,” according to a news release. Continue Reading
As we enter a new decade, I am optimistic that we “common folks” can take back our state and finally put an end to the political corruption and cronyism that is engrained within our state. Continue Reading
It’s important to take a clear-headed look at the state of transportation funding in New Mexico and acknowledge that the current tax structure is not sufficient to support New Mexico’s road needs. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson has signed an executive order that he hopes will help the state become the leader in renewable energy exports. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez has hired a new campaign manager. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says she’ll voluntarily release a campaign finance report later this week, though the law doesn’t require her to release another one until April. Continue Reading
Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons invited elected officials, the media and the public to his office Thursday to discuss a controversial four-way land exchange he previously agreed to make with private ranchers. Listen here. Continue Reading
Instead of trying to recover lost money, the State Investment Council has spent huge amounts to respond to subpoenas and pay for employees’ and council members’ attorneys. Why must the state rely on federal investigators and whistleblowers to defend taxpayers? Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Tom Taylor is doing as minority leader in the state House. Continue Reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says one of the Republican candidates, Janice Arnold-Jones, has “shown a real commitment to increased transparency” but voters may be wondering about the other three GOP hopefuls. Continue Reading
Republican Chairman Harvey Yates’ recent, baseless attack on Lt. Gov. Diane Denish serves only to highlight the lack transparency and openness from his own Republican candidates for governor. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Janice Arnold-Jones has one-upped Democratic candidate Diane Denish in the battle over who’s being the most transparent about her campaign’s funding. Continue Reading