Lawmakers OK updated sexual harassment policy
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The new policy calls for an outside lawyer to investigate allegations against lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM’s skeletal criminal justice system needs a cash infusion
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Prosecutors, judges and public defenders will compete for dollars during the 2018 session with other needy programs and services. Continue Reading
Will lawmakers make 2018 the year of the child?
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Additional funding for health care and early childhood programs are among the proposals on the table. Continue Reading
Education-funding lawsuit hangs over session
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As the 30-day legislative session begins this week, the lawsuit is the 800-pound gorilla with nowhere to sit — yet. Continue Reading
Lawmakers try to help state boost cell service
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The proposal would signal that the state is open for more business, said Sen. Candace Gould. Continue Reading
Nonprofits are not loopholes
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Governor Martinez is talking about restructuring the tax system in a way that could have devastating impacts on how nonprofits operate. Continue Reading
Legislative session could start with updated sexual harassment policy
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The proposal will be discussed and voted on Monday by the Legislative Council. Continue Reading
Martinez’s legacy still up in the air heading into final regular session
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After seven years in office, Gov. Susana Martinez is poised to leave a legacy that is mostly undefined. Continue Reading
New Mexico needs unity and dialogue
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Here’s what I learned from living in Canada about how we can make New Mexico better. Continue Reading
Legalize, regulate and tax marijuana with comprehensive legislation
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Our war on drugs has been a miserable failure. Continue Reading
Democratic senators remove Padilla from leadership position
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Senate Democrats will decide at a later meeting who will replace Padilla as their whip. Continue Reading
The Census and redistricting are just around the corner
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If New Mexicans aren’t attentive, they’ll become hostage for 10 more years to yet another set of maps that don’t reflect their communities’ best interests. Continue Reading
Our government needs a dramatic redesign
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I want to hear our political candidates talk about how they plan to enact change. Continue Reading
OK, but what about Michael Padilla’s role as a state Senate leader?
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Michael Padilla quit the lieutenant governor’s race, but he’s still an elected senator and holds a leadership position given to him by his Democratic Senate colleagues. Continue Reading
It’s time for Michael Padilla to step aside
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Michelle Lujan Grisham is right. So why is everyone so quiet? Continue Reading