Martinez, Udall are popular; Richardson isn’t
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A new poll finds Gov. Susana Martinez and U.S. Sen. Tom Udall enjoying high approval ratings, while former Gov. Bill Richardson’s approval rating remains dismal. Continue Reading
Poll: New Mexico looking good for Obama
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President Barack Obama is well-positioned to win New Mexico’s five electoral votes when he seeks re-election next year, according to a new poll. Continue Reading
Poll: Bingaman in good position if he runs again
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A new poll finds that U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is in a good position win re-election, should he choose to seek another term in office. But if Bingaman doesn’t seek another term next year, an open Senate seat in New Mexico could be a toss-up. Continue Reading
Pearce says he wants to preserve land in Doña Ana County
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Though he has opposed Doña Ana County wilderness legislation in the past, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., says he wants to work with New Mexico’s U.S. senators to “preserve the beautiful lands and open spaces” here. Continue Reading
Senator John Thune – not running in 2012
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Senator John Thune is a stellar mix of social and fiscal conservatism and he’d be the unassuming underdog in the GOP presidential primary. For many, he’s the dream candidate. But I don’t think he’s running. Here’s why. Continue Reading
New Mexicans speak out on Gila road closings
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Open access to the Gila has always made this a treasure to be enjoyed by all. Now, the Forest Service wants to take away that freedom. Continue Reading
Udall defies Reid-McConnell rules deal
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As U.S. Senate leaders from both parties pledged today that they won’t use the “constitutional option” to try to change the chamber’s rules by a majority vote, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., stood in defiance. Continue Reading
‘Constitutional option’ fails; Udall to keep fighting
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall’s efforts to change the Senate’s rules with a majority vote died Tuesday night as the clock ran out on the artificially extended first day of the session. Continue Reading
NM poised to benefit from biofuels efforts
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New Mexico’s combination of natural resources, transportation infrastructure and technological know-how puts our state in a great strategic position to pursue the development of a biofuels economy. Whether we are talking about communities like Columbus or Portales, our rural communities stand to benefit. Continue Reading
NM delegation reacts to Obama’s speech
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Here are the statements released by members of the New Mexico delegation following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, in addition to video of the entire speech. Continue Reading
SOTU: True or false?
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What do you think about the laundry list of policy proposals and promises from President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address? Will the administration get them done? Continue Reading
Could Tucson tragedy have been prevented?
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By all accounts Jared Loughner, the Tucson shooter, suffered from some type of mental illness. So the question must be asked: Was this shooting the kind of unavoidable tragedy that we have to just deal with, or was there more that could have been done to help Loughner and therefore avoid this type of heinous crime? Continue Reading
Pecans vs. protectionism: Why trade with China is important to NM
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As Chinese President Hu Jintao completes his state visit to the United States, my fellow New Mexicans should consider this key fact: For four of the last 10 years, China was New Mexico’s number one export market, supporting thousands of jobs. Continue Reading
Huckabee – not running in 2012
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Here is my first in a series of posts on who I believe is running for president in 2012 and who’s not. The surest sign that former Arkansas Governor Mike Hukabee is “out” for 2012 is the mortgage on his $3.2 million Florida panhandle beach House. Continue Reading
Speaker race could impact congressional districts
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The battle over who is going to be speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives could have a significant impact on the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts later this year. Continue Reading