The FBI has interviewed several Republicans in the state over fundraising activities related to Gov. Susana Martinez’ top political advisor, the state’s second largest daily newspaper reported Friday night. Related Story: Former official: FBI asked about issues in Martinez administration. The Santa Fe New Mexican cited an unnamed “prominent New Mexico Republican” that had been interviewed […]
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Former SOS Vigil wants another crack at the position
While it’s highly unlikely that Gov. Susana Martinez will choose Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver to be the next Secretary of State in New Mexico, a former Secretary of State is likely even more of a longshot—but she applied for the position anyway. The Albuquerque Journal reported that former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil (known […]
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Here’s how ABQ city council candidates spend money
As Albuquerque’s October city elections approach, campaign finance reports are trickling in. The latest period for campaign reports covers July 17-Aug. 13. Four city council seats are up for election, only two of which have more than one candidate. We’ll start with Pat Davis, who we’ll disclose here helps raise money for New Mexico Political […]
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Martinez campaign vet to run Jeb Bush’s campaign
A campaign strategist that worked on both successful Susana Martinez gubernatorial campaigns will head a Republican presidential campaign. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the shakeup that has Danny Diaz as the campaign manager for Jeb Bush. The change took place even before the former Florida governor officially launches his presidential campaign. Bush is […]
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Senate doesn’t vote on Chandler’s confirmation
The State Senate skipped a floor vote on the confirmation of Matthew Chandler to the University of New Mexico Board of Regents. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, Chandler’s nomination came because there were not enough votes to approve him and it was in deference to Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, a friend […]
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Former U.S. Sen campaign staffer pleads guilty to 2012 campaign finance violation
A campaign staffer for a 2014 U.S. Senate campaign in New Mexico pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation during a previous campaign in Virginia. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the guilty plea by Tyler Harber last week. In addition to one count of coordinated federal election contributions, Harber pleaded guilty to one count […]
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Throwback Thursday: Abortion debate quotes, then or now?
Today, like last week, we’re looking at news coverage of controversial issues decades ago and today. Here’s another reminder that the more things change in politics, the more they stay the same. Local lawmakers have long been grappling with the highly charged issue of women’s access to abortion services, as evidenced by a look through […]
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Activists plan to push lawmakers for abortion restrictions
The New Mexico Legislature’s opening week coincides with the anniversary of the polarizing Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, and activists who oppose abortion say they hope this session will shift state laws in their favor. Formed after Albuquerque voters defeated a ballot measure to restrict abortion services in the city, Protest ABQ has plans […]