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UPDATED: Michelle Lujan Grisham Running for 1st District Congressional Seat
Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday joined the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Albuquerque-area 1st District. Grisham said she was running “because we are... Read more »
BREAKING: Gov. Sets Sept. 6 as Special Session Start Date
An anticipated special legislative redistricting session will get underway in Santa Fe on the day following Labor Day, Gov. Susana Martinez’s office announced today. “The governor anticipates that the special... Read more »
Martinez to Include Food Stamp Funding on Special Session Agenda
Add another item to the Legislature’s to-do list for a special session on redistricting that will be held next month at the state Capitol. Gov. Susana Martinez announced this afternoon... Read more »
GOP Claims ’09 Ethics Violation By Chávez
Republican official says mayor solicited firefighters union for donations
UPDATED: N.M. Delegation Explains Debt-Deal Votes
WASHINGTON –A last-ditch effort to raise the nation’s debt limit deeply divided New Mexico’s congressional delegation Monday with one Democrat and a Republican opposing the bill for different reasons while... Read more »
Karl Rove Coming to Albuququerque to Stump for Heather Wilson
Karl Rove, a political strategist who served as an advisor to President George W. Bush, will headline a fundraiser for New Mexico Senate candidate Heather Wilson on Aug. 11 in... Read more »
Martinez Participating in Aspen Forum with Other GOP Governors
Gov. Susana Martinez is one of five Republican governors slated to take part in an hour-long forum this evening in Aspen, Colo., that reportedly will be attended by about 800... Read more »
ACLU Files Suit Against NM Secretary of State Over Voting Records
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico has taken Secretary of State Dianna Duran to court over allegations she violated the state’s open records laws by concealing information about... Read more »
Legislative Redistricting Proposals Ready for Public Viewing
With a September redistricting session rapidly approaching, a number of plans for redrawing New Mexico’s political boundary lines have been posted for public consumption on the Legislature’s website. The legislative... Read more »
Revenue Estimate: NM on Pace for $120 Million Surplus
Just two weeks into a new fiscal year, New Mexico’s budget picture is improving as the state is on pace to have a $120 million revenue surplus, according to new... Read more »
Martinez Administration Releases List of Tax Cheats
Gov. Susana Martinez’s administration has reversed course and decided to publish a list of the state’s top 10 delinquent taxpayers. The list, which can be found by clicking here, will... Read more »
Martinez Declares State of Emergency due to Impending Flood Threat
Rainfall across New Mexico has been minimal in 2011, but with recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions raising the possibility serious flooding could occur, Gov. Susana Martinez is taking action.... Read more »
