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UPDATED: Cynthia Nava joined today the growing list of state senators who aren’t seeking re-election, and Joseph Cervantes quickly announced that he’ll try to replace Nava in the Senate instead of seeking another term in the House. Continue Reading
It is time for political leaders of all parties here in New Mexico to understand that economic development must be driven by the private sector. Continue Reading
While the new map isn’t as GOP leaning as the map Judge James Hall initially approved, it’s much better for Republicans than the plan the Democratic-controlled Legislature approved. Continue Reading
Sen. John Sapien, who’s already being targeted by Republicans in this year’s election, was hoping to avoid a Democratic primary; he learned today that he won’t be so lucky. Continue Reading
The Santa Fe Reporter says Rep. Andy Nuñez is “the unlikely poster child for a rising right” in N.M. politics. Continue Reading
Former State Rep. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, announced today that he’s running for the seat currently held by a one-time Democratic House colleague, Antonio Lujan, who is seeking re-election. Continue Reading
Following the arrests of the Sunland Park mayor pro tem and city manager, the state auditor plans to speed up his probe of city finances, the governor says she’s prepared to intervene, and the secretary of state has traveled south to look into election complaints. Continue Reading
Taking additional money out of the state’s trust fund for early childhood programs is not only unwise, it is unnecessary. Continue Reading
Sen. Mark Boitano, a champion of the movement to webcast legislative proceedings, announced tonight that he won’t seek re-election, making him the fifth senator thus far to announce that he’s retiring this year. Continue Reading
District Judge James Hall approved a new N.M. House redistricting map today that includes two fewer Republican-leaning districts than his previously-approved map the Supreme Court directed him to redo. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Democratic National Committeewoman Mary Gail Gwaltney is stepping down from that post; Rep. Joni Gutierrez is giving up her House seat to run for the position Gwaltney is leaving. Continue Reading
UPDATED: State Sen. Dede Feldman, a longtime champion of government transparency, announced today that she won’t seek a fifth term this year. Continue Reading
Sunland Park officials are like children: They’ve been allowed to break the rules, so they keep doing it. Let’s hope this time law enforcement and state officials do what it takes to clean up this mess. Continue Reading
With Spaceport America, we stand on the brink of a new, exciting and prosperous adventure. Let New Mexico continue to lead this industry. Continue Reading
Like other reporters, I neglected to report on a new poll of New Mexico last week as I covered the end of the legislative session. So here’s the skinny on the newest poll. Continue Reading