New Mexico Politics

Protesters disrupt legislative dinner


 
Legislators say protesters disrupted a conservative group's private dinner at a Santa Fe hotel and a female guest of a lawmaker was injured.
 
 
 

Ex-cop running for municipal judge Video
He is an ex-cop accused of some seedy, illegal behavior while on the force, the state even stripped him...
 

Debate boiling on driver's license bill Video
Supporters say the third time is the charm as debate on repealing the law that gives driver's licenses...
 

Auditor, PRC chair both say resign
State Auditor Hector Balderas and Public Regulation Commission Chairman Pat Lyons traded calls for each...
 

Video exposes fight between Reps. Video
The showdown heard round the roundhouse; Democratic Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton confronting...
 

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  • ken
    ken  commented: I see no problem here if all these illegal license popped up at same address around the area of different business just suspend all the driver license's of these address.…
     
    AP: NM license data points to fraud
    An Associated Press investigation has found that addresses of dozens of the same businesses and homes across New Mexico were used over and over again by people to get…
    Jan 26, 2012 9:07 AM
  • Adrian
    Adrian  commented: It's about time. These parasites have had it too easy for a very long time. All pueblos should also start paying property taxes!
     
    Rep: Tribal gas should be taxed
    It's no secret gas at tribal fill-up stations is normally cheaper. That's because the pueblos don't have to pay the state taxes on gas.
    Jan 25, 2012 3:01 PM
  • uspatriot1
    uspatriot1  commented: Find out which representatives are fighting to keep illegals here illegally and are helping them with driver's licenses, social security money, welfare money, free healthcare,…
     
    Suit: Worker fired over license rules
    A Latino legal advocacy group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a New Mexico woman who says she was fired after complaining of discrimination against Latino immigrants…
    Jan 24, 2012 9:19 AM
  • Adrian
    Adrian  commented: Illegal Immigration is a federal crime www.legislators-for-illegals.com
     
    Suit: Worker fired over license rules
    A Latino legal advocacy group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a New Mexico woman who says she was fired after complaining of discrimination against Latino immigrants…
    Jan 12, 2012 9:04 PM

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Election 2012


Biden: GOP obstruction benefits Dems
Vice President Joe Biden said Friday that Republican obstructionism will help Democrats' elections prospects in November,…
 

Poll: Romney opens lead in Florida
A new poll shows Mitt Romney opening a lead over Newt Gingrich among likely voters as they head toward Tuesday's Republican…
 

Clinton dodging political 'high wire'
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she wants to step off the "high wire of American politics" after two decades…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Biden: GOP obstruction benefits Dems
Vice President Joe Biden said Friday that Republican obstructionism will help Democrats' elections prospects in November,…
 

Your week in political quotes
President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night in what could have been his last State of the Union address.
 

Obama turns attention to energy
President Barack Obama promoted the sale of new oil and gas drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico and the promise of cars…
 

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White House News


Obama targets college tuition costs
President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges…
 

Clinton dodging political 'high wire'
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she wants to step off the "high wire of American politics" after two decades…
 

Cybersecurity efforts trigger concerns
The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising…
 

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N.M. Politics Blog

School superintendent loses media fight
A New Mexico superintendent at the center of a public dispute with a weekly newspaper over... more »

 

Bill’s Bill of the Day: No bennies for ex-guv’s pals
Hot on the heels of a former governor’s spokesman being denied unemployment compensation... more »

 

Lawmakers can tee up for free
Each state lawmaker this year is receiving a free golf pass that allows each holder to play... more »

 

“Hi, this is President Shelly.”
Navajo President Ben Shelly expected an influx of calls after he announced his personal cell... more »

 

Tough times for ex-Richardson aide
A former spokesman for ex-Gov. Bill Richardson is fighting with the state over unemployment... more »

 

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New Mexico (change)

 
New Mexico is located in the southwestern region of the U.S. Inhabited by Native American populations for many centuries, New Mexico has also been part of Imperial Spain, part of Mexico, and a U.S. territory.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Susana Martinez
Lieutenant Governor: John Sanchez
Attorney General: Gary King
Secretary of State: Dianna J. Durán