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Clearly, as recent examples involving a Republican and a Democrat show, we need to continue efforts to educate officials on the importance of keeping their government and campaign activities separate. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s policymakers need to open state primaries to all voters and allow same-day voter registration. Continue Reading
The way the Martinez Administration responded to concerns about possible Medicaid fraud has been a complete disaster. Continue Reading
If there is a lesson to be learned from the behavioral health reorganization, it is to look behind hastily implemented changes that could affect broader access to health care. Continue Reading
The Secretary of State’s Office has finally given the formal go-ahead for implementation of a new law that will let some 17-year-olds vote in this year’s June primary elections in New Mexico. Continue Reading
The report on Fort Bayard Medical Center is a wake-up call for New Mexicans concerned about harsh or inhumane conditions for vulnerable people who could be our parents, our brothers and sisters, cousins or neighbors. Continue Reading
Some may think it odd that a friend of mine, Brad Cates, opposes civil asset forfeiture since years ago he was the director of the Department of Justice Forfeiture Program. Continue Reading
If we are to improve upon our educational system, we must always keep in mind the importance of families to that system and how policymakers can help families. Continue Reading
All 15 health organizations Gov. Susana Martinez’s Human Services Department chose to freeze Medicaid funding for in 2013 have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing. Continue Reading
It’s been clear for nearly three years that the Martinez Administration disrupted services for New Mexicans with its efforts to root out waste and possible fraud. Today it’s also clear that HSD’s efforts to stabilize the situation in the years since the Medicaid freeze have failed. The system is facing regular turnover and bogged down by legal battles. Continue Reading
Because we won’t change the system, hundreds of millions of dollars will be squandered every year and taxes will be raised and the permanent funded will be raided to cover the losses. Continue Reading
Whether a new UNM hospital would compete with private hospitals or whether access to HSC funds helps Governor Martinez keep her “no new taxes” promise should not influence any regent’s vote. Continue Reading
The 10 companies that benefit most from state subsidies in New Mexico have not been major contributors to state candidates and party committees. Continue Reading
We are working each day at the Land Office to optimize revenues for our beneficiaries while responsibly managing and conserving our land for future generations. Continue Reading
A few details still need to be worked out, but elections officials in New Mexico’s two most-populous counties say they expect to let some 17-year-olds vote in the upcoming June 7 primaries. Continue Reading