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UPDATED: The company that was at the center of the scandal that cost Gov. Bill Richardson the U.S. commerce secretary post was indicted along with three employees today as part of a national probe into bid rigging in the municipal bond market. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Democrats say Heather Wilson’s decision to stay out of the gubernatorial race leaves Republicans with only “second-tier” candidates, while GOP candidate Susana Martinez says it’s “more clear than ever” that she’s the only one who can beat Diane Denish. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The economy, education and ethics were among the primary issues Republican Doug Turner spoke about as he formally announced his entrance into the gubernatorial race earlier today in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Republican Doug Turner, who confirmed awhile back that he is running for governor, will formally announce his candidacy today with a six-city tour that begins with a stop in Las Cruces at 7:30 a.m. Continue Reading
A teacher and widow of a slain Sandoval County sheriff’s deputy announced an exploratory bid for the District 60 seat in the state House today. Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Richardson sounds a lot like a man who’s getting ready to line-item veto certain provisions in a bill the Legislature approved last week that makes deep cuts to state government. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Gov. Bill Richardson has ordered a freeze on all capital outlay projects “with the goal of realizing as much as $150 million in savings,” according to a news release from his office. Continue Reading
While Gov. Bill Richardson says he’ll carefully review the budget bills awaiting his action, he told the Albuquerque Journal that he is concerned about “excessive cuts to state agencies” and “dramatic cuts to Medicaid and other services.” Continue Reading
On a vote of 31-9, the Senate has approved a bill that would make deep cuts to state government. The bill now heads to the House for a vote on whether to concur with several amendments. Continue Reading
The Senate has voted to uphold an amendment to add a requirement that staff compile a list of at least $150 million in potentially cutable capital outlay projects to a bill that would make widespread reductions in state government. But that came only after tensions erupted over some serious allegations made against Senate leaders. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Senate voted this afternoon to add a requirement that staff compile a list of at least $150 million in potentially cutable capital outlay projects to a bill that would make widespread reductions in state government. Now, the body is considering a second amendment that would use that money to reduce cuts to state agencies and avoid education cuts. Continue Reading
With the federal government running our health-care debate, perhaps we should consider how the federal government has handled the medical marijuana issue. They have shown no compassion for people with cancer, despite some states permitting the use of medical marijuana. Should we put those heartless people in charge of our health care? Continue Reading
The House approved late Thursday a newly reworked budget bill that makes deep cuts – 7.6 percent – to most state agencies, but smaller cuts to education, including trimming less than 1 percent from the budgets of K-12 schools. Continue Reading
UPDATED: House Bill 17, which would implement some $220 million in cuts to most state agencies, public education and Medicaid, contains an interesting provision related to the state’s district attorneys. Continue Reading
Spokeswoman says the department has been planning for a 3.5 percent decrease in its budget. Cuts the department has already implemented include moving inmates from private to state-owned prisons and feeding inmates less. Continue Reading