UNM pays $800K in settlement, still secretive on other details
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New Mexico Political Report obtained the settlement agreement last week, nearly nine months after the case went to trial. Continue Reading
Here’s why I’m suing Spaceport America
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We all invested in the spaceport. We have a right to know what we’re getting in return and be involved in determining the future. Continue Reading
TV panel discusses NMPolitics.net’s lawsuit against Spaceport America
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The lawsuit seeks the release of information about how much customers are paying in rent and fees to use the spaceport and other documents. Continue Reading
Haussamen discusses lawsuit against Spaceport America
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NMPolitics.net’s editor and publisher joined the Rio Grande Foundation’s podcast this week to discuss the spaceport and politics in Southern New Mexico. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net sues for release of Spaceport America records
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The news organization is trying to win the release of financial documents and other records the N.M. Spaceport Authority is refusing to show the public. Continue Reading
Watchdog groups praise AG for determining spaceport violated transparency law
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But the Society of Professional Journalists’ Rio Grande Chapter also expressed disappointment that the AG’s office left some questions unanswered and took 10 months to respond to NMPolitics.net’s complaint. Continue Reading
Spaceport violated open government law, AG’s office says
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The legal opinion comes more than 10 months after NMPolitics.net alleged violations and sought the attorney general’s help. Continue Reading
New Mexico is ignoring its own rules on vendor transparency
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New Mexico is over a year late in following a law that compels greater transparency in vendor contracts. Continue Reading
Under fire, Lujan Grisham opts for transparency
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Transparency that’s a little late is better than none at all, right? Continue Reading
Courts could end up deciding how much secrecy spaceport gets
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There appear to be differing interpretations of how much secrecy is allowed by a bill that passed the Legislature. Continue Reading
Committee advances bill allowing spaceport to shield some records
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Amendments led a sunshine group to drop its opposition, but Spaceport America’s CEO said the bill could still let the facility withhold information such as leases and company identities. Continue Reading
The battle for transparency at the Roundhouse is never-ending
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Legislation that would help New Mexicans better understand state government is going nowhere fast in the legislative session that ends Thursday. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill clears Senate, heads to House
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State senators voted 35-5 on Monday to grant greater secrecy to Spaceport America. Continue Reading
Lawmakers might give Spaceport America greater secrecy
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It’s important and urgent that you learn about this issue and weigh in, regardless of your opinion on the pending legislation. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill headed to Senate floor
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A state Senate committee voted Friday for a bill allowing New Mexico’s taxpayer-funded spaceport to shield from public view the identity of its customers and other records. Continue Reading