New Mexico’s economic policy is counterproductive
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The outdated, disproven ideology of “no new revenue” offered up by Governor Martinez and the Rio Grande Foundation is a failure. Continue Reading
Payday lending company says it paid rent to former tax secretary
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There may be a simple explanation for some deposits a former state cabinet secretary made into her personal bank account that are under scrutiny by the Attorney General’s Office. Continue Reading
Tax secretary resigns, is under investigation for possible embezzlement, tax evasion
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Demesia Padilla abruptly resigned from her job as the state’s taxation and revenue secretary on Thursday amid public disclosure that she’s under investigation for possible crimes including tax evasion and embezzlement. Continue Reading
What New Mexico’s tax-hikers don’t want you to know
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Look at all the taxes that individuals, families, and business pay in New Mexico, and it’s clear that the relief adopted under the present and former governor has proven largely illusory. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Grisham the first to jump into 2018 governor’s race
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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor in 2018 with a focus on combating the state’s high poverty and other problems. Continue Reading
We must choose to act with high purpose
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In this divided time, I’m grieving what we’ve already lost in the United States. And in this holiday season, I’m looking for hope. Continue Reading
We must work together to address our water needs
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There is no silver bullet when it comes to water policy — no single policy or project will alleviate our concerns. Continue Reading
Bipartisan solutions to shore up New Mexico’s budget
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Voters may not like tax increases, but they love closing loopholes, a level playing field, and sensible, bipartisan revenue solutions to fund important services. Continue Reading
Santa Fe mayor also considering running for governor
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Add Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales to the list of Democrats who say they’re considering running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
Could programs to help undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses backfire?
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Advocates fear that programs in a dozen states might be used by a Trump administration to aid deportation goals. Continue Reading
Udall decides against running for governor, says he’s needed in D.C.
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Saying now is “not the time to weaken” Democrats’ position in the nation’s capitol, Tom Udall announced Wednesday that he plans to stay in the U.S. Senate instead of running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
Tax cuts, loopholes, exemptions leading to systemic implosion in NM
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We can’t keep slashing government without endangering things we value most, like the right to a fair trial and legal representation. Continue Reading
State government is still in the red, new revenue estimate says
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The state is still short $69 million in the current fiscal year, according to a new revenue estimate. Continue Reading
NM needs a bipartisan plan to solve budget crisis
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We’re just starting to see the consequences of what might be the state’s worst budget crisis. Continue Reading
New family-centric model improves AG’s Consumer Protection Division
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When I took office, I swept aside the old approaches that allowed consumer complaints to languish in layers of bureaucracy. Continue Reading