State Rep. Martin Zamora, a candidate for Congress, repeated an old falsehood the other day. Zamora, R-Clovis, told me the Democratic secretary of state once phoned Republican Yvette Herrell to tell her she had won election to Congress. But then, Zamora s... See more
Many people across New Mexico will be tempted to call political newcomer Jonathan Emery a modern-day David. That would be a stretch. Any David needs a Goliath. All Emery faced in last week’s primary election was a well-known featherweight, flighty as they... See more
Russian novels are easier to understand than the New Mexico state budget. This is no accident. Many people in power prefer murky budgets, even as they promise honesty and openness in government. I'll illustrate the problem with a special item a committee ... See more
The primary is six days away, but time doesn't always matter. I have answers to persistent questions about election season. Deb Haaland is the front-runner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and Maggie Toulouse Oliver leads by a huge margin in po... See more
No one should be surprised Mayor Michael Garcia wants to return County Commissioner Justin Greene to private life. Voters might have short memories. Politicians never forget harsh words, especially if the charges are false. Greene and Garcia clashed in th... See more
