Special Message and Post Session Wrap up from Dede Dear Friends, Neighbors and Constituents, Sixteen years ago I ran for the New Mexico Senate using a theme, “A Passion for the Possible.” I have worked hard to keep that passion... »
Sen. Dede Feldman, who has represented her northwest Albuquerque district for 16 years, will not seek re-election to the state Senate this year.In an email to constituents, Feldman wrote:Now it is time for me to move on into new fields, and clear the w... »
By Sterling Fluharty, Owner of Southwest Political Services, www.swpsnm.com District Judge James Hall released two “preliminary” redistricting maps for the State House last night at 8:00pm. These maps were drafted at the request of the New Mexico Supre... »
A couple of years ago The New Mexico Legislature passed and the governor signed a bill that some now say sprang from model legislation developed by a controversial right-wing organization.The group: the American Legislative Exchange, aka ALEC.The bill... »
As the 30 day session of the New Mexico Legislature prepares to kick off Tuesday its time for another installment of "If We Ruled The World." Or in this case, what we would have the 112 solons (and one Guv) do when they saddle up in Santa Fe.--Job one ... »
Guest contributor Lora Anne Lucero is currently a registered lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of New Mexico. In years past she has lobbied on behalf of other organizations and also served as an analyst for the House Judiciary... »
Opening day of the 2012 New Mexico Legislature Occupy New Mexico has got great plans for the Roundhouse. "Come ready to exercise your rights to free speech and assembly — speaking your own voice while actively listening to and respecting... »
Gov. Susana Martinez may not be "una Tejana," but the governor continues to raise lots of money from Texas donors.Over six months, $1 in $3 collected by Martinez's political action committee Susana PAC came from Texas. Less than half of the $336,000 ra... »
