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State Auditor Tim Keller’s chief of staff disputes my assertion that Keller, when he was a senator, had a conflict related to the awarding of a lease at the state fair grounds. I believe the facts are on my side. Continue Reading
Unite with others and focus on wherever you’ve become a victim. With each small step toward exposing what you know, we will be able to address the problems in New Mexico. Continue Reading
The Secretary of State’s Office is investigating State Rep. Andy Nuñez’s campaign finance reports because the numbers don’t add up, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
It’s time for a public outcry. With scandal after scandal, the reputation of our state deteriorating by the day. Continue Reading
Add State Rep. James Roger Madalena to the list of New Mexico elected officials whose campaign finance reports are under scrutiny. Continue Reading
The turf wars need to end, and the foundation for decisions needs to be based on good government and what is good for New Mexico. Step one is to regain the trust of our citizens. I am proud to be a part of that process. Continue Reading
The N.M. Public Education Department can spew all the deflective rhetoric it wants, but the fact is that the agency broke the law and created a mess that cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. Continue Reading
We’ve been prosecuting public officials for a decade. We’ve approved piddly, incremental reforms. We’re still plagued by corruption. We need to push our government to embrace widespread, systemic reform. Continue Reading
State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas is being called out for failing to report thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from political committees and lobbyists last year. Continue Reading
The chief of staff in the Secretary of State’s Office says it’s business as usual there in spite of the fact that the elected official who runs the office, Dianna Duran, is facing criminal charges related to abusing the state’s campaign finance system. Continue Reading
In case anyone had any doubts, the current case is proof positive that sunshine is the best disinfectant. Continue Reading
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
ProPublica created a database of more than 1.8 million tax returns from nonprofits nationwide. You can find lots of interesting financial information about New Mexico organizations there. Continue Reading
The audit by the N.M. Foundation for Open Government ranked most cities and counties statewide. FOG is offering guidance to cities and counties that want to improve their websites. Continue Reading
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