New Mexico Politics

Atty: Aragon may be paying too much


 
Video Former state senator Manny Aragon's attorney filed a motion requesting government accounting to see if his client is paying more than his fair share in restitution.
 
 
 

Aggressive policing drains SFPD jail funding Video
Police in Santa Fe say increased patrols and aggressive tactical plans are resulting in more arrests,...
 

Neighbor opposes plan to house veterans Video
A local man is trying to open up a shelter for veterans who, like him, need help getting back on their...
 

Albuquerque government hiring again Video
The city of Albuquerque will soon be hiring more people after city councilors passed a budget plan for...
 

Council passes bill to overhaul POC Video
The Albuquerque city council passed a plan Monday night evaluating the Police Oversight Commission.
 

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Activity Stream

  • slevis
    slevis  commented: Wow, I can't believe how hard it was to find the article about Domenici...I wondered if you guys had even heard about it. That's why I don't watch channel 13.
     
    Domenici had son outside marriage
    Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico is acknowledging he fathered a son outside his marriage three decades ago.
    Feb 20, 2013 9:38 PM
  • JimmyChanga
    JimmyChanga  commented: What is it these democRATS don't understand about "ILLEGAL" ????????????????????
     
    Bill takes aim at NM driver's licenses
    There is another bill at the Roundhouse that aims to rework the state's controversial law allowing driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
    Feb 14, 2013 9:30 PM
  • XanderSmith
    XanderSmith  commented: And yet I still have to pay 46 cents for a stamp to mail the ballot back...
     
    Special election costs big bucks
    The ballots have just one issue on them – asking voters whether to change the way mayors get elected. But it will cost the city $600,000 it hadn’t planned for.
    Feb 13, 2013 3:27 PM
  • jmiktrujillo
    jmiktrujillo  commented: Kudos to Rep. Nora Espinoza. Antonio Maestas has joined the ranks of the cowards in the state--we will work against him and the rest of the spineless poor excuses…
     
    Bill makes enforcing federal gun laws a crime
    A New Mexico lawmaker is firing back at President Obama’s push for more gun control with an idea that borders on secession talk.
    Feb 11, 2013 5:02 PM

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State of the Union


DC Download: A GOP identity crisis
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's GOP response to the State of the Union didn't hurt the Republican Party very much, but it certainly…
 

Obama pushes for higher minimum wage
President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday because he says Americans…
 

GOP faults Obama speech for liberalism,…
President Barack Obama set up high-stakes clashes with Republicans over guns, immigration, taxes and climate change in a…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

White House News


Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase…
 

Tea party storm largely inside IRS _ so…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative…
 

Pakistan arrested American who was killed…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — An American citizen killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan in 2011 was arrested by Pakistani…
 

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oP Exclusive


What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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N.M. Politics Blog

Councilors to vote on police oversight, gun buyback
Albuquerque city councilors are gearing up for a busy meeting Monday night. They are scheduled... more »

 

From the Roundhouse: No-Win Situation
Who wins when everybody loses? It’s the question many may be asking when this session... more »

 

From the Roundhouse: Two Deadlines
Monday we saw the pace pick up in Santa Fe as bills both large and small (mostly small) made... more »

 

From the Roundhouse: Conflict and Resolution
With time running short in the session, the timeline to get things done shortens. That applies... more »

 

From the Roundhouse: Call of the House
Today we saw a dramatic move in the House to try and move the driver’s license issue... 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