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New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation, Senate Candidates React to Bin Laden’s Death
New Mexico’s Congressional delegation – and some candidates for the U.S. Senate in New Mexico – are reacting to the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death in Pakistan. Here are... Read more »
Afghanistan Back in the Picture
With the media’s relentless focus on jobs and the economy — as well as the Royal Wedding — it’s easy to lose sight of something much more important: American service... Read more »
Breaking: Javier Gonzales Re-elected to Head State Dem Post
Santa Fe businessman Javier Gonzales has been elected to a second term as Democratic Party of New Mexico chairman after a close vote. Gonzales edged out Albuquerque lawyer Sam Bregman... Read more »
Eric Griego Running for Congress
Sen. Eric Griego, D-Albuquerque, announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District for the U.S. House Saturday. Griego, who will finish his first state Senate term... Read more »
Heinrich Pushes for Afghan Pullout
WASHINGTON — Rep. Martin Heinrich wrote President Barack Obama on Thursday urging him to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan this summer. “We have spent over $450 billion in Afghanistan... Read more »
Want To Be a Legislator? Counties Seeking Applicants for Vacancy
Three New Mexico counties have begun the process of identifying potential successors to Rep. Jeannette Wallace, who died April 8 at the age of 77. Gov. Susana Martinez will make... Read more »
Martin Chavez Pens Huffington Post Piece on Antarctica
The former Albuquerque mayor – now the executive director of ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA – recently toured the icy continent with explorer Sir Robert Swan. His Huffpo piece... Read more »
Ron Paul to Announce Presidential Exploratory Committee
Ron Paul’s expected announcement today that he will form a presidential exploratory committee and likely get into the Republican presidential race is bad news for former Gov. Gary Johnson’s nascent... Read more »
Balderas to Make Announcement Next Week
State Auditor Hector Balderas will make an announcement early next week regarding his candidacy for Senate, a spokeswoman for Balderas confirmed today. Balderas, a Democrat, won a second term as... Read more »
Breaking: Gary Johnson To Run for President
CONCORD, N.H. — Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson — a fiscal conservative who supports marijuana legalization and immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan — this morning... Read more »
