Duran case demonstrates the importance of transparency
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In case anyone had any doubts, the current case is proof positive that sunshine is the best disinfectant. Continue Reading
House committee will consider possible Duran impeachment
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A bipartisan committee will investigate whether the allegations against Secretary of State Dianna Duran warrant impeachment, N.M. House Speaker Don Tripp announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
A blueprint for developing educational leaders from within
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It’s time to stop looking outside of New Mexico for solutions to our problems and time to divert our effort and funding to local recruiters and local superintendent candidates. Continue Reading
Many New Mexicans outraged, saddened by Duran’s alleged crimes
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Many New Mexicans have expressed anger and disappointment toward Secretary of State Dianna Duran since she was accused Friday of fraud, extortion and other charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
State’s campaign finance info appears to be safe, experts say
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Years of past reports filed by Secretary of State Dianna Duran and other candidates, political committees and lobbyists — which are all available online — shouldn’t be at risk, experts tell NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
Duran will plead not guilty, her attorney says
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Secretary of State Dianna Duran plans to fight allegations that she committed fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and other crimes related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system, her attorney says. Continue Reading
House Dems want Duran to resign, will consider impeachment
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Democrats in the New Mexico House called Monday for the resignation of Secretary of State Dianna Duran, who is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign financing system. Continue Reading
APS ‘political pay’ plan is bad for taxpayers, state
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Rather than encouraging more government workers to serve in the Legislature at added taxpayer expense, New Mexico needs an even playing field with public workers facing the same financial sacrifices as we expect from those without the benefit of a taxpayer-funded job. Continue Reading
Charges against Duran followed by shock, caution, quiet
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Democrats and Republicans locked in highly charged battles over problems at the Albuquerque Public Schools and the work of the state auditor, among other issues, put their guns down over the weekend, at least temporarily, after Secretary of State Dianna Duran was charged with abusing the New Mexico’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
NM secretary of state charged with fraud, embezzlement, money laundering
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New Mexico’s attorney general formally accused Secretary of State Dianna Duran on Friday of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering in a 64-count criminal complaint alleging Duran improperly used campaign funds for personal gambling. Continue Reading
You can do something about standardized tests
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Are you concerned about constant testing of our students? If so, there are concrete things you can do. Continue Reading
Docs may reveal potential Keller conflict on state fair lease
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State Auditor Tim Keller may have had a potential conflict of interest related to the 2011 bidding process for the state fair lease that he never disclosed to the public – and even denied existed. Continue Reading
Our baby steps toward expanding early childhood services are not getting us far
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If we pass the permanent-fund initiative, the fund continues to grow at a good rate, but we also invest much more in our children, and that pays an even more valuable and longer-lasting dividend. Continue Reading
Can we please stop the tabloid journalism and offensive politicking?
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The arrest of a state representative’s son in the devastating shooting death of a high-school student presents another opportunity for a substantive discussion about the ills that plague us. Continue Reading
Auditor Keller should stop using Gmail for public business
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Using a private email account – especially when you also have a government account, as Tim Keller does – creates the appearance that you are trying to hide something. Continue Reading