In a surprise move, Senate votes to begin archiving webcasts
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Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday a motion from new Majority Leader Peter Wirth to begin archiving. Continue Reading
Proposal aims to close campaign donation loophole
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Currently, politicians can take cash for their campaigns during a legislative session as long as they did not ask for it. Continue Reading
Despite improvements, NM remains tough for kids
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For the second year in a row, New Mexico ranked 49th among states for child well-being in the annual Kids Count report. Continue Reading
N.M. high school graduation rate rises to 71%
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The rate jumped 2.5 points from the previous year and increased in 48 of the state’s 89 school districts in 2016, including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe. Continue Reading
Q&A: As speaker, Egolf pledges ‘a public and transparent process’ in the House
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Democrats in the N.M. House of Representatives learned some things from being in the minority for the last two years, Brian Egolf says. Continue Reading
What to expect on opening day of N.M. Legislature
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The New Mexico Legislature convenes at noon Tuesday for its 60-day session. Continue Reading
About that bill to keep most gov’t employee applications secret
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Sen. Papen’s bill relates to NMPolitics.net’s pending lawsuit seeking city manager applications from the City of Las Cruces. I believe such job applications should be public. Continue Reading
Creating a 21st Century budget for New Mexico
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The outdated, disproven ideology of the last six years is holding New Mexico back. Continue Reading
Stark differences separate Santa Fe liberals stepping into leadership roles
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Santa Fe is about to become the most powerful city in the Legislature. Continue Reading
A score of newcomers to take seats in the 2017 Legislature
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Twenty of the state’s 112 lawmakers are freshmen. Continue Reading
Amid state budget crisis, the economy is on minds of many
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While other states have bounced back from the 2008 recession, New Mexico ranks among the worst states for job and income growth. Continue Reading
Analysis: This session is the last real chance for Martinez to turn things around
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This is the last real chance for Martinez to accomplish some positive changes that will lift New Mexico out of its financial doldrums and get the state’s economy off the ropes. Continue Reading
Budget tops list of unfinished business at the Roundhouse
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Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and top lawmakers have staked out positions that almost guarantee a clash over taxes and spending. Continue Reading
Here’s how to get a handle on the Roundhouse chaos
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Here are some tips for trying to follow the legislative session. Continue Reading
Starting Tuesday, N.M. House webcasts will be archived online
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Jeff Steinborn leaves the House this year to join the Senate. After securing approval of House archiving last year, he said he now plans to push for Senate archiving. Continue Reading