Unity is overrated by people in powerful government positions. At their worst, they prize conformity over candor and servitude instead of public service. State Sen. Martin Hickey, D-Albuquerque, once spoke of this deficiency as if it were an asset. "At th... See more
Crime and punishment aren't the first topics state legislative candidate Raul Turrieta mentions when discussing his candidacy. Turrieta, 65, has worked in the Grant County Assessor's Office for 45 years, including four terms as its elected executive. He u... See more
At least conservatives have stopped grousing about their weak leadership. The Republican Party of New Mexico has gone from chaos under a disrespected chairwoman to having no leader. Democrats have extra cause to smirk at the rival party. The top spot in N... See more
Candidates for the Santa Fe City Council always claim to be gutsy. By George, they will face the great issues head-on, no matter if the creek rises and blue moons fill the sky for a month. Never has a campaigner announced, "When the going gets tough, I sh... See more
The usual suspects took a beating before they could make their first stump speech. Ten candidates for federal, state and local offices have been disqualified from New Mexico's general election. All of them were from a minor political party or they decline... See more
