An apology to Neomi Martinez-Parra and a call for John Vasquez to resign
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I will stand beside Neomi Martinez-Parra in any way I can moving forward. Continue Reading
It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up
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The state Democratic Party chair asking a woman to keep a complaint of sexual impropriety quiet is as disrespectful as anything Mr. Vasquez has done. Continue Reading
State Dem Party chair implicated in Doña Ana County commissioner’s scandal
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The state Democratic Party’s vice chair accused Commissioner John Vasquez of ‘inappropriate sexual misconduct’ and said the state party chair encouraged her to stay quiet. Continue Reading
Domestic violence advocates tout progress of strangulation bills at the Roundhouse
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New Mexico is one of only five state without a law specifying that strangulation is a crime. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County undersheriff fired amid harassment scandal
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Facing growing pressure to take stronger action in the wake of a harassment scandal, Doña Ana County Sheriff Enrique ‘Kiki’ Vigil fired his undersheriff on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Something is wrong in Doña Ana County
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Sexual harassment, in any form, cannot and should not be tolerated. We demand action and a response from our county government. Continue Reading
Misbehaving men bring shame to Doña Ana County
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These powerful men and their defenders should be ashamed of themselves. People deserve to be treated better than this. Continue Reading
On Facebook, Doña Ana County commissioner goes after activist’s mother
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John Vasquez appeared to take personal shots at the mother of a female activist and constituent. Continue Reading
Lawmakers OK updated sexual harassment policy
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The new policy calls for an outside lawyer to investigate allegations against lawmakers. Continue Reading
Legislative session could start with updated sexual harassment policy
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The proposal will be discussed and voted on Monday by the Legislative Council. Continue Reading
Democratic senators remove Padilla from leadership position
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Senate Democrats will decide at a later meeting who will replace Padilla as their whip. Continue Reading
OK, but what about Michael Padilla’s role as a state Senate leader?
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Michael Padilla quit the lieutenant governor’s race, but he’s still an elected senator and holds a leadership position given to him by his Democratic Senate colleagues. Continue Reading
It’s time for Michael Padilla to step aside
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Michelle Lujan Grisham is right. So why is everyone so quiet? Continue Reading
Rep. Fajardo: Culture of harassment in the Roundhouse must end
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Mandating training is pointless without a strong, enforceable policy in place to protect everyone who visits Legislature. Continue Reading
The system protected Michael Padilla for too long. No more.
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Men have exploited power to harass and assault women without consequence for too long. Recent events suggest that may be changing. I hope so. Continue Reading