Heinrich, Balderas have made each other better
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Martin Heinrich and Hector Balderas are the future leaders of the Democratic Party, and during this U.S. Senate primary they’ve pushed each other to become better public servants. Continue Reading
Benefits are not constitutionally protected
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Legislation requiring people to pass a drug test before receiving unemployment or TANF benefits is facially constitutional. Continue Reading
New Mexico: the entitlement state?
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Our best hope for survival and prosperity during these trying times is to build a new, diversified economy that relies more on private sector growth than government. Continue Reading
It’s time to for America and Wall Street to do right by us
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Business, credit card, mortgage and even gambling debt can all be discharged. So why not forgive student loans? Continue Reading
Voicing support for a new national monument
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I join a rising chorus of New Mexicans by asking President Barack Obama to designate the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument. Continue Reading
U.S. must secure borders first, Arnold-Jones says
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To address the crisis created by Mexico’s drug war, Janice Arnold-Jones also says she will work to ensure effective drug-addiction education and treatment and enforcement of the law; her opponent in the GOP 1st Congressional District primary, Gary Smith, hasn’t responded to NMPolitics.net’s question. Continue Reading
Time to finish the job of protecting Doña Ana County land
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Many veterans have turned to nature after our struggles through war. I want the veterans of New Mexico to be able to enjoy these lands, just as I have. Continue Reading
President’s ‘all of the above’ energy strategy is right for NM
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New Mexico Republican Party Chairman Monty Newman is distorting the facts. The president’s energy plan is working. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Eight voters challenge Smith’s candidacy in CD1
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Eight GOP voters are challenging the candidacy of Republican 1st Congressional District hopeful Gary Smith, alleging he didn’t turn in enough valid signatures to appear on the June 5 primary ballot. Continue Reading
Dem CD1 candidates talk about Mexico’s drug war
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Reducing demand for illegal drugs in the United States, enacting comprehensive immigration reform and supporting Mexico’s efforts to fight drug cartels are among the proposals the Democratic 1st Congressional District candidates shared to address the crisis created by Mexico’s drug war. Continue Reading
A vision for a world-class economy in NM
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New Mexico’s future lies in leading the nation toward a 21st Century clean-energy economy. Continue Reading
GOP Senate candidates talk about Mexico’s drug war
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Greg Sowards says the long-term solution to Mexico’s drug war is to help Mexicans “realize their own potential” by encouraging free-market reforms; Heather Wilson says the United States must control its borders and disrupt the operations of Mexican drug cartels. Continue Reading
Dem Senate candidates talk about Mexico’s drug war
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Hector Balderas pledges to “stand up for the rule of law” in combating Mexico’s drug war and illegal drug use in the United States; Martin Heinrich says the conventional drug war “is simply not working” and supports a comprehensive approach to solving the problem. Continue Reading
Poll shows little change in U.S. Senate race
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A new, independent poll has Democrat Martin Heinrich with a slight lead over Republican Heather Wilson in a potential U.S. Senate race matchup, and Wilson virtually tied with Democrat Hector Balderas. Continue Reading
Drug testing the poor is unconstitutional and un-American
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At a time when unemployment is high and families are struggling, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce picks a callous moment to create unnecessary hurdles for Americans to obtain needed public benefits. Continue Reading