The next governor must prioritize water and climate change
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COMMENTARY: We’re far past a time when denial or doubt can be indulged. Today, there’s not even time for rhetoric or vague promises. Continue Reading
Working with the Legislature will be key for next governor’s success
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New Mexico Political Report consistently heard one piece of advice for the next governor when it came to building a better relationship with the Legislature: communicate. Continue Reading
Vote ‘yes’ on ethics commission to boost public trust, hold officials accountable
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Here’s why you should vote for constitutional amendment No. 2 on the November ballot. Continue Reading
Constitutional Amendment 1 could streamline appeals, save money
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New Mexico voters can lay the groundwork for the speedier resolution of certain legal matters and save taxpayer money. Continue Reading
How Libertarians blew their chance to build a legitimate party in NM
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Libertarians have largely focused on sending Gary Johnson to Washington, which is unlikely, instead of seizing the rare opportunity to build a stronger party. Continue Reading
Small donors show up big for Lujan Grisham
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The Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s small donor contributions have outpaced those of her opponent and candidates in the last two gubernatorial campaigns. Continue Reading
Prescription for disaster: NM’s lax oversight puts kids in danger
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At least 44 states have introduced formal protocols or programs to boost oversight and monitoring of psychotropic drug use by children. Not New Mexico. Continue Reading
Child advocates offer voters info on candidate positions
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We hope you will take advantage of this voter education tool. Continue Reading
Guv candidates differ on plans for NM’s troubled criminal justice system
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How would Pearce or Lujan Grisham address the raft of deficiencies — some new, others decades old — in the state’s criminal justice system beyond rising crime rates? Continue Reading
Candidates address New Mexicans’ policy concerns in live debate
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Questions remain on health care, the economy and their approaches to collaborative governance. Continue Reading
Out-of-state donors pour cash into Democrats’ state races
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As redistricting decisions loom, state campaigns in New Mexico and elsewhere are getting a surge of attention and money. Continue Reading
Supporting free and fair trade
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Numbers don’t lie; New Mexico is moving in the right direction. Continue Reading
Lyons’ fundraising raises ethical, legal questions
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A fundraising letter the land commissioner candidate sent ranchers who lease land from the State Land Office pledges to give them ‘a voice.’ Continue Reading
Money set aside for home-visiting program not being spent there
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The state has moved nearly $12 million earmarked for home visiting into child care assistance since 2016, saying the money is unspent and reallocation is necessary to meet the rising costs of child care. Continue Reading
Which families should get home visits? The state can’t say
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The state knows relatively little about the people served by its nearly three dozen contracted home visiting providers. Continue Reading