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In Case You Missed It: Former Gov. Gary Johnson on the Colbert Report
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, who is seeking the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, appeared on the Colbert Report last night on Comedy Central. The faux-blowhard Colbert, who models himself... Read more »
Pro-Obama Super PAC Ad in N.M. Links Romney to “Big Oil”
A new television ad that begins airing in New Mexico today accuses “Big Oil” of smearing President Obama’s record on energy and gas prices. The television spot counters an anti-Obama... Read more »
NPR Profiles Gov. Susana Martinez
National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” today aired a profile of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, whose is frequently mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket. The... Read more »
Udall Urges Passage of His Bill Following “Disturbing” New York Times Story on Horseracing
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., today called for passage of his legislation to make horse racing safer and more humane in the aftermath of a front-page story in the New York... Read more »
Albuquerque Woman Featured in New Obama Campaign Video
The Obama for America campaign is rolling out a new video today that stars an Albuquerque woman who praises the sweeping health care legislation the president signed into law in 2010.... Read more »
Udall Backs Proposed New Restrictions on Super PACS
Sen. Tom Udall signed onto legislation today that would place new restrictions on so-called super PACS and other groups pouring big money into federal elections. Udall, a New Mexico Democrat,... Read more »
UPDATED: Dan Lewis Drops Out of 1st District Congressional Race
Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis, who finished a distant second to former state Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones in last Saturday’s Republican pre-primary convention, today dropped out of the race. Lewis, a... Read more »
Gary Johnson to Conduct “Town Hall” with GOP Strategist Grover Norquist Tonight
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, who is seeking the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, is joining with powerful conservative strategist Grover Norquist for an online town hall tonight. Norquist, founder... Read more »
Obama To Visit NM To Tout Energy Policies
President Obama will visit Carlsbad next week as part of a cross-country trip he’s making to highlight his energy policy. On Wednesday, Obama will visit an oil and gas field... Read more »
John Sanchez Endorses Heather Wilson
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, who dropped his own bid for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in February, today endorsed his former rival Heather Wilson in the race. Wilson’s campaign just... Read more »
Marty Chavez Makes Cameo Appearance in Blackout Theatre’s Latest Ode to Albuquerque
Eeee! Is that former Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez in Blackout Theatre’s latest take on life in ‘Burque? Why, yes it is. The theatre, which saw its first two “Sh*t Burqueños Say”... Read more »
Obama Vows to Pursue Immigration Reform if Re-elected
During a White House press conference today, President Obama vowed to take on immigration reform if he wins a second term in office. He also gave former President George W.... Read more »
