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Tired of Mudslinging? It’s Just Beginning
For those readers who are already getting sick of the nasty political ads saturating their televisions, I have bad news: The brawls are only getting started. Post-Labor Day is the... Read more »
Martinez Convicted Ex-Husband of Denish Supporter
The Las Cruces teacher who gives a personal endorsement for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish in the National Education Association ad running on television all over the state has run... Read more »
Guv Back in D.C. for a Day
Gov. Bill Richardson is spending today in Washington D.C., where he’s scheduled to meet with Vice President Joe Biden and deliver a speech on U.S.-Latin American policy. Richardson,... Read more »
Richardson: No Furloughs Necessary
Gov. Bill Richardson has announced furloughs and layoffs will be avoided in the latest round of state budget-cutting, which takes effect today. Richardson’s office just sent out a... Read more »
Secretary of State Lashes Out
Secretary of State Mary Herrera had strong words today for several employees in her office – both current and former – who have spoken with law enforcement officials about alleged... Read more »
Governor Candidates’ First Debate Rancorous
New Mexico’s governor candidates sniped their way through the first debate of the general election campaign season, with each taking swipes at the other’s ability to improve education in New... Read more »
Barela Goes Viral
Jon Barela, who is seeking the U.S House 1st Congressional District seat in New Mexico, has some serious foot-ketball skills that have made him an Internet sensation, at least among... Read more »
Richardson Creates Office to Deal With Federal Health Care Law
Gov. Bill Richardson has ordered a new state office be created to deal with implementation of the federal health care law passed earlier this year. Richardson signed an... Read more »
Board of Finance Approves Budget Cuts
The state Board of Finance voted today to trim the budget allotments of most state agencies by 3.2 percent starting in September – but not without some hand-wringing among members... Read more »
Richardson Heading to Colombia
Gov. Bill Richardson is travelling to the South American country of Colombia this weekend to attend the inaugration of president-elect Juan Manuel Santos. At the invitation of Santos, Richardson... Read more »
Federal Dollars One Step Closer to N.M.
The U.S. Senate voted 61-39 on Thursday in favor of a $26 billion measure that could mean big bucks for New Mexico. New Mexico’s two Democratic senators, Jeff... Read more »
More Federal Medicaid Funding Coming NM’s Way?
A vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning could clear the way for $130 million in federal funding that New Mexico lawmakers are counting on to be funneled to... Read more »
