New Mexico

updated 9:22 a.m.

I’m pretty sure I don’t like the 21st century

A new “Mosquito” device at the street level of the Metro entrance at 7th & H Streets in Chinatown is emitting shrill noise at 18 KHz, a high frequency that only young people can hear. Similar devices have been installed in Britain with the same purpose of discouraging young people from congregating outside shops. According [...]...
NewMexiKen - 9:01 a.m.

No penalties for understaffed private prisons

The New Mexico Corrections Department has not fined two private prison operators for years despite repeated contract violations, costing the state potentially millions of dollars in uncollected penalties, state officials have told The Independent. That has put New Mexico Corrections Secretary Joe Williams on a collision course with state lawmakers. Some legislators say the issue of uncollected pen...
New Mexico Independent - 8:49 a.m.

Well, fk me

The Book Bench: How Should We Put This?...
NewMexiKen - 8:49 a.m.

Harry Teague Campaign Targets Pearce's Record On Veterans, Troop Pay, in First Radio Ad

The first radio ad from the Harry Teague (NM-02) campaign is set to begin airing tomorrow. Entitled, "Why Would Pearce Do That?," the ad raises questions about the voting record of Teague's opponent, Congressman Steve Pearce, on veterans issues. It's......
Democracy for New Mexico - 8:49 a.m.

DPNM Seeking to Hire Bi-Lingual Canvassers for Albuquerque

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) is building a grass roots organization and is looking for bi-lingual folks to canvass Albuquerque neighborhoods in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional district to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Qualifications: Physical......
Democracy for New Mexico - 8:07 a.m.

September the 2nd

Former senator but still a jackass, Alan Simpson is 79 today. Why is someone 79 years old co-heading a commission on how to manage the deficit? (His co-chair is just 65. Have we no young people in this country? No one with a stake in the future?) Hall of fame basketball coach John Thompson is [...]...
NewMexiKen - 7:22 a.m.

Worst August

. . . for car sales since 1983....
NewMexiKen - 7:07 a.m.

Steven who?

While summer’s phenom Steven Strasburg prepares for surgery tomorrow, Aroldis Chapman lights ‘em up. Cincinnati’s Chapman appeared in his second game Wednesday, getting the win with an inning of relief. The Cuban threw 11 pitches, nine for strikes and hit 104 mph twice, four were 102, and he tossed up a 99 mph change of [...]...
NewMexiKen - 6:46 a.m.

Denish And The Passion Gap: Her Campaign Responds, Plus: Heinrich Taps Working Class Roots, And: Our...

Call it the "passion gap" and it's what Dems across our enchanted land are fretting over. They see their Guv hopeful, Lt. Governor Diane Denish, giving them about as much action as a pacifist's pistol. The mumbling has grown so loud that the Denish campaign brought it up in a recent pitch to their top donors. Take a look: ...I know there are those people out there who say Diane is not pass...
Joe Monahan - 12:05 a.m.

My Summer Home

The immensity often gets lost in the superlatives stirred up by the most outrageously scenic sites. But in the aggregate, this is what every citizen owns: 530 million acres, of which 193 million are run by the Forest Service, 253 million by the Bureau of Land Management and 84 million by the National Park Service. [...]...
NewMexiKen - Wed 6:21 p.m.

Rep. Martin Heinrich's Second TV Ad Focuses on Working Families - Including His Own

See larger version The campaign of Rep. Martin Heinrich (NM-01) has announced it will start airing its second television ad (above) later this week. The campaign went up on TV with its first ad of this election cycle, "Hurry," at......
Democracy for New Mexico - Wed 5:48 p.m.

$64.9 Million Headed to NM to Keep Teachers in the Classroom

U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today issued a statement reporting that the U.S. Department of Education has released $64.9 million to help close New Mexico’s budget gap, and keep approximately 1,000 teachers in classrooms around the state. “Nothing......
Democracy for New Mexico - Wed 5:01 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Illegal immigration drops by 57%

The flow of unauthorized immigration slowed by nearly two-thirds between 2007 and 2009, according a new report from the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. The slowdown is the first significant dip in immigration over the past 20 years. The report, released Wednesday, also showed that the number of unauthorized immigrants in the [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 4:29 p.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

GOP takes historic lead in generic ballot polling

A major national poll revealed on Monday that right now, Republicans have a major national advantage over Democrats. According to the Gallup “generic ballot” poll asks respondents if they would rather vote for an unnamed Democrat or Republican for Congress. The latest results, released Monday, showed that Republicans lead by 51 to 41 percent. That [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 4:08 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

News from around New Mexico

Heath Haussamen has an excellent rundown on the Baby Brianna brouhaha today. (Spoiler: He says Sen. Garcia is full of it.) Democrats will be listed first and Republicans second on the Nov. 2 ballot after positions were determined by a drawing, the AP reports. Gov. Richardson announced today that an 82 more National Guard soldiers have been [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 1:46 p.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Richardson uses stimulus money to prevent furloughs in executive branch, courts

Gov. Richardson announced today that he will allocate $1.4 million in federal stimulus money to prevent furloughs in some courts and state agencies in the executive branch. About a third of the money, $450,000, will go to prevent layoffs and furloughs at Magistrate Courts; District Courts Bernalillo County, Curry County and San Juan County; and Metro Court [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 1:46 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Get This: Steve Pearce Promotes Renewable Energy, Bio-Fuel Development -- In Argentina!

On Monday, clueless Steve Pearce (Trying To Fool Voters Again, NM-02) posted an article on his website highlighting the development of the algae-based biofuels industry -- in Argentina. While Pearce is busy promoting green energy in Argentina, there is a......
Democracy for New Mexico - Wed 1:45 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

American Cement, residents to form community advisory panels across N.M.

American Cement officials and the Greater Gardner Neighborhood Association met Tuesday night to create a community advisory panel (CAP) to foster communication between the company and neighbors of its cement transfer facility in Albuquerque's North Valley. The group is to be the first of three in New Mexico and at least five nationwide, company officials said. Some residents expressed optimism tha...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 12:45 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Preparing the Way

The Fruit Basket Market is a mile away and I can already smell the green chile roasting.  That triggers a pavlovian response in me to defrost the freezer.  I do it religiously around September 1st.  I take out food and wrap it towels  and then put a hefty fan in front of it to blast it clear of a year's worth of frost.  Then this weekend we freeze two bags of green ch...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Wed 11:44 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Tonight 9/1: Westside Coalition Hosts Candidate Forum with NM-01 Congressional Candidates, More

Rep. Martin Heinrich at last night's DFA-DFNM Meetup The Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations is sponsoring a Candidate Forum tonight, September 1, from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM at the Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center located at 4900 Kachina......
Democracy for New Mexico - Wed 11:06 a.m.

The Poisonous Right-Wing Republican Mindset

Democracy for New Mexico - Wed 11:06 a.m.

Goodness

Apple has sold 275,000,000 iPods. The Touch is now the most popular model. There’s a new version of iTunes out today. And there’s a new version of the iPhone/iPod Touch operating system (4.1) next week. Ya gotta love Apple. They have a P.R. event and the live music is provided by Chris Martin....
NewMexiKen - Wed 10:22 a.m.

Man who threatened judge could have faced a stiffer sentence

A Chimayó man who admitted to threatening a state court judge would have faced felony charges, and more time behind bars if convicted, had the Legislature passed legislation earlier this year raising the punishment for such threats, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports. Instead, Steven Anthony Martinez, who admitted late Monday to making a pair of threatening [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 8:40 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

10 Things I Like Best About Living in Albuquerque

First posted here three years ago today. Driving along Tramway across Sandia Pueblo last evening, I was reminded of one of the best things about living in Albuquerque. I began to think, NewMexiKen you can live anywhere, why do you stay here? There are a lot of ways to answer a question like that. One [...]...
NewMexiKen - Wed 8:23 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Most impressive line of the day

“[S]ix of the eight pitches Chapman threw were fastballs. Of those six heaters, two registered at 103 mph as well as one each at 101, 100, 99 and 98.” MLB FanHouse reporting on Cincinnati left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman’s Major League debut. Chapman had been clocked at 105 in AAA....
NewMexiKen - Wed 8:23 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

September the first

Lily Tomlin is 71 today. Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is 64. Barry, Maurice [d. 2003] and Robin Gibb — better known as the Bee Gees — are among the most successful vocal groups in rock and roll history. They rank sixth on the all-time top-sellers list, having sold 64 million albums to date. Only Elvis [...]...
NewMexiKen - Wed 8:23 a.m.

Best line of the day

“When people say this isn’t the America they grew up in, they’re right. Nobody gets to grow old in the America they grew up in.” Gail Collins And another: “During the last election, I noticed that at the Republican town halls, people complained constantly about immigration. But what they complained most about wasn’t the possibility [...]...
NewMexiKen - Wed 8:23 a.m.

Line of the day

“These opinions have an agenda. They seek to demonize the Obama Presidency and mainstream liberal politics in general. The conservatism they prefer is not the traditional conservatism of such figures as Taft, Nixon, Reagan, Buckley or Goldwater. It is a frightening new radical fringe movement, financed by such as the newly notorious billionaire Koch brothers, [...]...
NewMexiKen - Wed 8:23 a.m.

No medical pot at two dozen ABQ apartment complexes?

Renters at 23 apartment complexes in Albuquerque must sign agreements by today to not grow or use medical marijuana where they live or face eviction according to a memo from the manager of the complexes, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Monarch Properties Inc., the management company, is pushing the agreements because many of the complexes it [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 7:48 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Albuquerque water to be monitored for jet fuel chemical

The Albuquerquer-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority will add more sensitive lab tests for toxic fuel additive to its suite of water quailty tests for southeast city wells near Kirtland Air Force Base, authority and U.S. Air Force official have announced. EDB is toxic to the brain, skin, kidneys, lungs and liver, and in extreme cases involving [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Wed 7:28 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

cnm

The Albuquerque Journal had an intriguing story on the fact that CNM in Albuquerque is having to turn away students.  CNM currently has an enrollment of around 30,000 students.  The population of a small city.  Now that is an issue that candidates should be talking about.  Think about it for a moment.  During the worst economic downturn since the 1930's Americans are flo...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Wed 6:49 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

State Of The State House: Key Races To Watch, Plus: Susana's New Tube: Soft Enough? Also: Jeff's Bu...

Let's kick it off today with the outlook for the state House in Campaign '10. Currently there are 45 Dems and 25 R's in the 70 member House. Based on reports from Alligators, Insiders, Wall-Leaners, Wanna-Be's and other political creatures, it appears the R's could shrink that margin this year, if only a bit. The no-brainer prediction this cycle is the ABQ mid-NE Heights seat of freshman Dem R...
Joe Monahan - Wed 12:43 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Martinez lays out budget principles

Republican candidate for governor Susana Martinez today released a set of principles she said would restore fiscal responsibility to the state budget. It’s a sort of best-practices list that includes many standard Republican ideals, including limited government, low taxes and a business-friendly environment, but not too many specifics. The whole thing is pasted below. Here’s the [...]...
New Mexico Independent - Tue 3:47 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

9/2 at Kelly's: ABQ Dem Leaders Fundraiser for Stephanie Richard for NM House

From Stephanie Richard for State Representative, District 43: Please Join Albuquerque Democratic Leaders Senators Cisco McSorley, Tim Keller, Dede Feldman, Eric Griego, Jerry Ortiz y Pino and Representatives Mimi Stewart and Gail Chasey and Bernalillo County Democratic Party Chair Ana......
Democracy for New Mexico - Tue 3:47 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Tue 2:49 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

New Denish TV Ad Highlights Her Commitment to Communities All Over NM

Watch larger version The Denish for Governor campaign today unveiled “Communities,” a new 30-second TV ad (above) that it says "sets the record straight about Diane Denish’s commitment to New Mexico’s small communities and highlights Susana Martinez’s plans to take......
Democracy for New Mexico - Tue 2:29 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

NM economy has long route to recovery, report says

New Mexico Independent - Tue 12:27 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Heartless

I have decided that GOP gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez is really just a heartless human being.  Her big issue now is repealing the medical marijuana law.  Screw the cancer victims who depend on some good cookies or tokes to feel good.  I wonder if Susana has ever seen any one slowly waste from cancer.  Could she actually take away a substance that helps people fee...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Tue 12:27 p.m.

King enjoys big lead in AG race, poll finds

New Mexico Independent - Tue 12:03 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Martinez has high hopes for repeal of medical marijuana

New Mexico Independent - Tue 11:06 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Picacho Hills water utility owner fined record $950,000

New Mexico Independent - Tue 11:06 a.m.

The more things change, the more they stay the same line of the day

We have been reading about the “radio priest”—the young Catholic Father who broadcasts his beliefs from a small chapel in Michigan, and gets as many as three hundred and ninety thousand letters a day from members of the radio audience. He employs eighty-three secretaries to handle this mail—a larger payroll, you must admit, than most [...]...
NewMexiKen - Tue 11:05 a.m.

PRC Candidate Bill McCamley Responds to Opponent's Refusal to Debate

Bill McCamley, Ben Hall Why doesn't Ben Hall, the GOP candidate for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) in District 5, want to publicly debate the issues with Bill McCamley, the Democratic candidate for the job? What is he......
Democracy for New Mexico - Tue 11:05 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Pueblo of Pojoaque Endorses NM Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles

Note: Judge Robert E. Robles will join Rep. Martin Heinrich as a guest speaker at tonight's DFA-DFNM Meetup. All are welcome to attend. On August 25, 2010, the Pueblo of Pojoaque issued a release endorsing Judge Robles saying, “The Pueblo......
Democracy for New Mexico - Tue 9:48 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

State proposes fees for medical marijuana producers

New Mexico Independent - Tue 9:06 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Best line of the day

“But what makes the Post still worth reading is its news pages. They are separate from the editorial page operation, which is a notably weak part of the overall product. If you took an equal number of random Washington, D.C., citizens off the street and gave them the job of running the newspaper’s editorial and [...]...
NewMexiKen - Tue 8:40 a.m.

Why?

NewMexiKen - Tue 8:06 a.m.

August the last

Broadcast journalist Daniel Schorr would have turned 94 today. He died in July. One of just 13 men to win baseball’s triple crown (with Baltimore in 1966), Frank Robinson is 75 today. A few of the others: Cobb, Hornsby (twice), Foxx, Gehrig, Williams (twice), Mantle. The last, Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Robinson won the MVP [...]...
NewMexiKen - Tue 7:21 a.m.

Ghost Wars

NewMexiKen - Tue 7:02 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

The next four months are boring

NewMexiKen - Tue 7:02 a.m.

The Down Ballot Races: Dems Appear To Have Upper Hand, Plus: The Promises Di & Susana Can't Keep, An...

We've heard the numbers on the congressional and Guv races, but what about the down ballot contests like attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer, and land commissioner? Well, the ABQ Journal usually doesn't poll that deep but this cylce they have come with an attorney general survey . It shows Attorney General Gary King with a comfortable lead over Clovis area District Atto...
Joe Monahan - Tue 12:02 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

So who's first and second?

NewMexiKen - Mon 5:42 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

9/1: Santa Fe Fundraiser for Stephanie Richard for State Rep

From Stephanie Richard for State Representative: From the School-House to the Round-House, Let’s Get a Strong, Pro-Choice Woman to Santa Fe! Please Join Diane Wood, Liz Stefanics, Linda Siegle, Charlotte Roybal, Ocean Munds-Dry, Edie Nunez, Anne Watkins, Viki Elkey, Kathy......
Democracy for New Mexico - Mon 5:42 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Best line of the day, so far

NewMexiKen - Mon 5:03 p.m.

Former SOS employee AJ Salazar backs off attorney's words

New Mexico Independent - Mon 4:48 p.m. - 13 clicks 13 clicks

The Mother of All Grizzlies

NewMexiKen - Mon 4:48 p.m.

Rep. Teague pledges deeper inquiry into treatment for brain-injured soldiers

New Mexico Independent - Mon 4:20 p.m.

Not exactly sunny-side up

NewMexiKen - Mon 3:42 p.m.

Gail Ryba

The new bicycle bridge across the Rio Grande was dedicated today in the name of Gail Ryba.  She was absolutely one of the nicest people I have ever known.  I met her shortly after becoming Mayor of Albuquerque in 1997.  She was on a mission to beef up our bike trail system in Albuquerque and she never let up.  I had so much respect for her and her ability to stay patient, wo...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Mon 2:27 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

New Yellowstone Visitor Center

NewMexiKen - Mon 1:03 p.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

8/30: Fundraiser for Judge Robert Robles at Osteria d’ Assisi in Santa Fe

PLEASE JOIN Democrat State Party Chairman Javier Gonzales Santa Fe County Chairman Richard Ellenberg Mark & Shana Baker; Michael Campbell; Steve Flance; David P. Garcia; Kurt Gilbert; Nancy Long; Elicia Montoya; Dan Najjar; Pete D. White & Geno Zamora FOR......
Democracy for New Mexico - Mon 12:20 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Big Turnouts for Diane Denish at Weekend Events in Corrales, Las Vegas NM

Democracy for New Mexico - Mon 11:26 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Teague narrowly leads Pearce 45-42, ABQ Journal poll finds

New Mexico Independent - Mon 10:44 a.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

If Historical Events Had Facebook Statuses

NewMexiKen - Mon 10:44 a.m.

Teague Leads Pearce 45% to 42% in NM-02 According to Journal Poll

Democracy for New Mexico - Mon 10:44 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Journal Poll: Heinrich Beating Barela 47% to 41% in NM-01

Democracy for New Mexico - Mon 9:22 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Heinrich leads Barela in 1st Congressional race, Journal Poll finds

New Mexico Independent - Mon 9:09 a.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

American Cement officials to discuss air pollution with Albuquerque residents Tuesday

New Mexico Independent - Mon 8:41 a.m. - 21 clicks 21 clicks

Redux best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Mon 8:41 a.m.

Antietam National Battlefield (Maryland)

NewMexiKen - Mon 8:41 a.m.

Breakfast at the Road Runner Cafe

NewMexiKen - Mon 8:41 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Fort Bowie National Historic Site (Arizona)

NewMexiKen - Mon 8:41 a.m.

The penultimate day of August

NewMexiKen - Mon 8:41 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Campaign promises vs. a harsh reality. Harsh reality wins.

New Mexico Independent - Mon 7:40 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

misc.

I am always amazed by politics, even after having been in it for so long.  The one constant in this game in America is that while people usually hate the U.S. Congress, they almost always vote to reelect their representatives.  So, it was good news for me as a Democrat that Congressmen Harry Teague and Martin Heinrich are leading in the Journal poll.  Congressman Lujan from the Nort...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Mon 7:28 a.m. - 21 clicks 21 clicks

New Polling: Heinrich Breathes Easier; Teague Leads Pearce, Plus: VP Biden To ABQ For DI, And: Lots ...

Rep. Heinrich After a summer of uncertainty the first re-election bid of ABQ Dem Congressman Martin Heinrich appears to be back on track. The freshman lawmaker has a six point lead--47% to 41%--over Republican rival Jon Barela in the first ABQ Journal poll and that's a welcome relief to Heinrich and state Dems. Both were freaked out by a SurveyUSA poll July 26 that showed Barela leading t...
Joe Monahan - Mon 12:27 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Martinez would sell the jet, but use the other state planes

New Mexico Independent - Sun 11:07 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Kitten Dreams

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Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Sun 1:04 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Most prescient line of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 12:43 p.m.

America's real school-safety problem

NewMexiKen - Sun 12:28 p.m.

ABQ Journal Poll: Martinez Lead Vs. Denish Shrinks to 5-6 Points from Leaked Statewide Poll of Mid-A...

Democracy for New Mexico - Sun 11:46 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

State Fair

NewMexiKen - Sun 11:00 a.m.

Martinez leads Denish 45-39 in Albuquerque Journal Poll

New Mexico Independent - Sun 9:43 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Strangest news lede of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 9:43 a.m.

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 8:22 a.m.

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 8:22 a.m.

Katrina

NewMexiKen - Sun 8:22 a.m. - 13 clicks 13 clicks

Pol Gathering

We had a nice group of people come to our home last night to chat with Democratic Governor candidate Diane Denish.  She spent 90 minutes with the crowd after a full day of campaign stops.  She understands that she is slightly behind in this race and has a lot of work to do as evidenced by the Journal Poll this morning showing her 6 points down.  It certainly is very winnable wi...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Sun 8:22 a.m.

29 August

NewMexiKen - Sun 7:04 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Redux post of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 7:04 a.m.

Redux best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Sun 6:47 a.m.

Trend Confirmed: Journal Poll Has Martinez Leading Denish by 6 points; It's 45% to 39%; Undecided At...

Diane Denish has to call the Democratic party home or else she's going home--for good. That's the message in the first ABQ Journal poll of the 2010 gubernatorial contest. It shows Democrat Denish trailing Republican Susana Martinez 45% to 39% with 16% undecided. It was the third major poll this month in this political poker game and Martinez has now laid down aces in all three. Pollster ...
Joe Monahan - Sun 12:07 a.m. - 12 clicks 12 clicks

As good a sign of the times as you'll find

NewMexiKen - Sat 6:08 p.m.

8/29: Denish, Balderas, Colón Host Free Back to School BBQ in Las Vegas to Help Kids, Families Kick ...

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 3:44 p.m.

8/29 in Las Vegas NM: Denish, Balderas, Colón Host Free Back to School BBQ to Help Kids, Families Ki...

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 2:45 p.m.

8/29 in Las Vegas NM: Denish, Balderas, Colón Host Free Back to School BBQ to Help Kids & Families K...

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 2:27 p.m.

Guest Blog: PR Strategy Can Trump Grassroots GOTV Action

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 1:01 p.m. - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Traveling Around the World

NewMexiKen - Sat 12:47 p.m.

Needed: Volunteers for Democratic Party Booth at NM State Fair

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 12:04 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

8/29: Dem Women of Sandoval County Host Annual Picnic at La Entrada Park

Democracy for New Mexico - Sat 12:04 p.m.

Today's Photo

NewMexiKen - Sat 10:49 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Today's Image

NewMexiKen - Sat 10:49 a.m. - 13 clicks 13 clicks

idle thought

NewMexiKen - Sat 9:06 a.m.

Line of the day

NewMexiKen - Sat 8:24 a.m.

Best lines of this date

NewMexiKen - Sat 8:24 a.m.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (Arizona)

NewMexiKen - Sat 1:43 a.m.

The 240th day of the year is the birthday

NewMexiKen - Sat 1:43 a.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Teague Okays First Round of Debates, Challenges Pearce to Radio Debate Series

Democracy for New Mexico - Fri 4:04 p.m. - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Redux post of the day (and a best line)

NewMexiKen - Fri 2:41 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A Little Birdie Told Us Jim Scarantino Is Leaving New Mexico In Focus, Maybe More

Democracy for New Mexico - Fri 2:41 p.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Fri 2:02 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Events Tonight and Sunday in Santa Fe With Diane Denish and Rep. Ben Ray Lujan

Democracy for New Mexico - Fri 1:07 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Goofiness or Stupidity

I just got off the phone with my good friend Steve Cobble in Washington.  He always has a good way of putting things into perspective.  We were talking about the possibility of the House of Representatives going republican in the next election. Essentially, we concluded that some voters are acting pretty goofy, or dangerously showing a lack of critical thinking, when they want to put bac...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Fri 11:42 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

State Auditor Hector Balderas Rallies Progressive Voters in Doña Ana County

Democracy for New Mexico - Fri 11:06 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Democratic Governors Assn. ad attacks Martinez on staff bonuses

New Mexico Independent - Fri 10:09 a.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Would You Rather Be Richer, Thinner, Smarter or Younger?

NewMexiKen - Fri 10:09 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Rural broadband might help curb NM's suicide rate, psychologist says

New Mexico Independent - Fri 8:46 a.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Jennings discusses driver's licenses for immigrants on KUNM

New Mexico Independent - Fri 8:46 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Ouch!

NewMexiKen - Fri 8:46 a.m.

New DGA Ad Targets Susana Martinez Cronyism Scandals

Democracy for New Mexico - Fri 8:46 a.m.

Stealth federal inquiry into Richardson team ends, Journal reports

New Mexico Independent - Fri 8:03 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

August 27th

NewMexiKen - Fri 7:28 a.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

♫ In the chapel bells are ringing ♫

NewMexiKen - Fri 7:01 a.m.

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Fri 7:01 a.m.

Oddest lines of the day

NewMexiKen - Fri 7:01 a.m.

King attempted cover up of allegations against Herrera, attorney says

New Mexico Independent - Fri 3:27 a.m.

The Summer Is Susana's: Rasmussen Has Di Five Down, Plus: King & Lewis May Lead Dem Ticket, And: Mor...

Two polls down and one to go. Rasmussen released a New Mexico Guv survey Thursday that showed Dem Diane Denish trailing Republican Susana Martinez by five points--48% to 43%. Three percent name others and six percent are undecided. The poll, taken Wednesday, comes on the heels of the news here of an insider candidate poll from mid-August that had Di trailing by a dozen points and days before ...
Joe Monahan - Thu 11:49 p.m. - 12 clicks 12 clicks

NM Sen. Mary Jane Garcia Denies Susana Martinez's Role in So-Called 'Baby Brianna' Child Abuse Legis...

Democracy for New Mexico - Thu 6:04 p.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Martinez leads Denish in governor's race, poll says

New Mexico Independent - Thu 5:20 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Former Mayor of Alamogordo Writes Op-Ed Praising Rep. Harry Teague's Hard Work in NM-02

Democracy for New Mexico - Thu 4:23 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

8/26-8/29: Aldo Leopold Legacy Film Series at Albuquerque Film Festival

Democracy for New Mexico - Thu 3:09 p.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Richardson awards stimulus funds to crack down on cockfighting, manage wild horses

New Mexico Independent - Thu 2:23 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Unemployment rate unchanged but job situation better

New Mexico Independent - Thu 2:23 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Conservation good for the economy, Audubon study says

New Mexico Independent - Thu 2:00 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Idle thought

NewMexiKen - Thu 2:00 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Blue Cross customers protest rate hike at hearing in Santa Fe

New Mexico Independent - Thu 1:06 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Kitten Wisdom

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Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Thu 1:06 p.m.

Line of the day

NewMexiKen - Thu 11:21 a.m.

Social Security cuts threaten low-income seniors more

New Mexico Independent - Thu 11:06 a.m.

Presbyterian got 24 percent rate hike in 2009

New Mexico Independent - Thu 11:06 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Thu 11:06 a.m. - 14 clicks 14 clicks

Cutting the cord

NewMexiKen - Thu 10:09 a.m.

Steam Me Up, Scotty

NewMexiKen - Thu 10:09 a.m.

America's 10 Dying Cities

NewMexiKen - Aug 26

Take the ballgame out to me

NewMexiKen - Aug 26

Congratulations to Rep. Ben Rodefer For Being Voted DFA's New Mexico All-Star

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 26 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

The Governor's Race

Everyone is coming on with different and conflicting polls in the New Mexico Governor's race.  They only one I will look at with confidence is the Albuquerque Journal Poll from Research and Polling Inc.  Brian Sanderoff's track record there is impressive to say the least and I don't think his poll has ever missed calling a Governor's race.  But this is a pretty weird year with peopl...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 26 - 13 clicks 13 clicks

Home Alone

NewMexiKen - Aug 26

Amendment XIX

NewMexiKen - Aug 26

Emotions Roused Over Poll Showing Di Lagging Susana, Plus: Judge Gone Wild: What To Do With Bob Schw...

Rasmussen poll released Thursday afternoon has Susana Martinez with a five point lead over Diane Denish. Martinez polls 48% to Denish's 43%. The full poll is here . The survey among likely voters was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 24 Denish & Colon Democratic emotions erupted in the wake of the news passed along here Wednesday that our reliable sources tell us that Republican Susana Mar...
Joe Monahan - Aug 26 - 15 clicks 15 clicks

King, Chandler tangle over driver's licenses for illegal immigrants

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 14 clicks 14 clicks

Idle thought

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Building a Nation of Know-Nothings

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Richardson "lobbied fiercely" to get North Korea trip, magazine says

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Rockin'

NewMexiKen - Aug 25 - 13 clicks 13 clicks

NM AG would oppose drivers' licenses for illegal immigrants

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Worst line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Leak and Spin Have Denish & Heinrich Behind, Teague Slightly Up in Recent Polling

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 25 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

California approves Blue Cross Blue Shield rate hikes

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25

Most NM congressional candidates say no to raising social security age

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

NM, California, Texas have most uninsured

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Race to the Top contest favors Eastern states, critics say

New Mexico Independent - Aug 25

Acoma Pueblo Community Center Funded by ARRA-Rural Development Now Open

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 25

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Who ya' going to believe?

NewMexiKen - Aug 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

8/27: Lobo Lover Rally at Harwood Art Center in Albuquerque

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 25 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

How low will it go?

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Holy James Bond, Batman

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Best redux line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The National Park Service . . .

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Still one of my favorite best lines

NewMexiKen - Aug 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Truest line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 25

Large Martinez Lead In Mid-August Poll Revealed; Denish Has Hispanic Problem, Plus: Wanna Buy A Jet?...

GOP Guv hopeful Susana Martinez had a 12 point lead over Dem nominee Diane Denish in a mid-August automatic phone poll conducted for one of the statewide campaigns for another elected office, according to reliable Alligators. But Susana was below 50%, the point where a candidate starts to put a race away. Martinez has consolidated the Republican vote and added to it a pile of independents. The...
Joe Monahan - Aug 25 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

8/27: Reception Honoring Rep. Jeff Steinborn at Slate Street Cafe in ABQ

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 24 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 24

Defenders of Wildlife targets Pearce as 'corrupt' with second ad

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Blue Cross rate hike to face public hearing Wednesday

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Finally a ringtone I can use

NewMexiKen - Aug 24

Udall: 5 NM Financial Institutions Get $2M+ to Help Struggling Communities

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 24 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Heinrich airs first TV ad of campaign

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Smallest Full Moon of 2010

NewMexiKen - Aug 24

Martinez launches 'Sell the jet!' billboard campaign

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Farmington BLM official took gifts, sought donations from regulated oil company

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Cartoon of the Day: Mosque No Mas

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

August 24th

NewMexiKen - Aug 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Today's Photo

NewMexiKen - Aug 24 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

New Rolling Stone 500

NewMexiKen - Aug 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Sin more

NewMexiKen - Aug 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

New TV Ad Puts Steve Pearce's Protection of MTBE Producers in Spotlight

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 24 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Denish, Martinez support more funding for state auditor

New Mexico Independent - Aug 24 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Washington burns

NewMexiKen - Aug 24

Other Races

As everyone holds their breath for the Sunday Albuquerque Journal Poll on the Governor and Congressional races I am left wondering what, if anything, is going on in the other statewide races.  I have a feeling that the reason we are not hearing much about them, from the Attorney General contest, Land Office race and others is because they are not raising any serious money and so they can't ge...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 24 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

New Dem Spin: Di Trails But Susana Is Peaking Early, Plus: Heinrich Goes Local In TV Debut, And: The...

Democrats are bracing for a weekend ABQ Journal poll that many of them think will show Republican Susana Martinez leading Diane Denish by three to six points. But the late August poll being done this week and to be published Sunday is only the beginning. And now there is a new Democratic narrative popping up on the radar screens of La Politica--that Martinez and the R's will get their peak perf...
Joe Monahan - Aug 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Congressman in a Hurry: Rep. Martin Heinrich to Air First TV Ad, Touts Hard Work on Behalf of Consti...

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 23

8/25: Campaign Fundraiser at O'Niell's Pub for Rep. Karen Giannini

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

John Franchini takes helm at state insurance division

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Guest Blog by Sen. Dede Feldman: 10 Ways NM is Taking Advantage of Health Care Reform

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

U.S. judge stops federal dollars to embryonic stem cell research

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Real Estate's Gold Rush Seems Gone for Good

NewMexiKen - Aug 23

New Denish Ad Touts Support for Full Funding for Public Schools

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23

Americans are more dissatisfied with health care, poll finds

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Be careful out there — and buckle up

NewMexiKen - Aug 23

Governor Bill Richardson on New Mexico Trade Mission to Cuba

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

8/25: Evening Fundraiser in Albuquerque to Support Judge Robert Robles

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 23 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

August 23rd is the birthday

NewMexiKen - Aug 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Guv goes to Cuba for second time in as many years

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23

Gulf oil spill victims fight for slice of BP's claim pie

New Mexico Independent - Aug 23

Admit It

I actually think that Lt. Governor Diane Denish may be scoring some points on constantly pointing out that her opponent Susana Martinez supported school vouchers, until she didn't.  Once again, this isn't an issue that people sit around fretting about, but it is reveals a peculiar trait in many politicians.  That trait is not having the courage to admit you were wrong.  Susana conti...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 23

How They're Hurting Harry; Boycott Of Rep's Biz Is Confirmed, And: Can Martin Phone Home? Also: Read...

Rep. Teague Usually if they don't like you they just vote against you. But it has gone way beyond that for southern Dem Congressman Harry Teague . He confirms the rumors that his Hobbs-based energy businesses are being boycotted by fellow oil and gas types upset with his vote for cap and trade legislation. The boycott has been one of the major reasons Teague's personal wealth has plunged a...
Joe Monahan - Aug 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Hidden gems

NewMexiKen - Aug 22

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 22

Technology Leads More Park Visitors Into Trouble

NewMexiKen - Aug 22 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Kitties in Repose

Ahh....Saturday in August with Cats napping. Hermes Whiskers "Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat." -  Mark Twain Ajax Nose "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." -&nb...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 21

200+ Turn Out for Brian Colón's Coordinated Campaign Fundraiser in Albuquerque

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 21 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

On the Scale of Evil

NewMexiKen - Aug 21

8/25 Dem Fundraiser: A Rising Star Reception with Sen. Tim Keller at Artichoke Cafe in ABQ

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 21 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

But who is keeping score

NewMexiKen - Aug 21

We are all descended from immigrants

NewMexiKen - Aug 21

The Pueblo Revolt

NewMexiKen - Aug 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

August 21st in History and Birth

NewMexiKen - Aug 21

Facts Susana Martinez Will Find Inconvenient: Governor Bill Richardson Defends Education Record

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 20 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Best analogy of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Three in Four Americans Believe in Paranormal

NewMexiKen - Aug 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Tom Mullins, Ben Ray Lujan interviews air tonight on KNME

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Denish/Martinez post-debate analysis

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

8/31: Special DFA-DFNM Meetup with Rep. Martin Heinrich and Judge Robert E. Robles

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 20 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Los Alamos' environmental cleanup pricetag: $1.7 billion

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

8/26: State Auditor Hector Balderas Meet & Greet in Mesilla

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 20 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Northern acequias, land grant group to receive $1 million in federal stimulus

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Citizen Action calls for public hearing on Kirtland air pollution permit; today is deadline to file ...

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

omg

Rodger Beimer sent me this heavenly picture from the Des Moines Register today to remind me the NM State Fair is just around the corner.  Readers know I am a corn dog connoisseur and that I seek out the best one every year at the fair.  Now that the fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during its 16 day run, I wonder if they keep the grease hot.  I wonder if it will be t...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 20

8/21: Reception for Ray Powell for Land Commissioner at El Comedor in Moriarty

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NewMexiKen's top ten reasons to judge a restaurant unsuitable

NewMexiKen - Aug 20

Gubernatorial debate produces clear winner: the state auditor

New Mexico Independent - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Just like ringing a bell

NewMexiKen - Aug 20

First Debate: Martinez Throws Red Meat & Rallies Her Base, Denish Hits On Vouchers & Scores; No Love...

The first debate Susana Martinez got the indictment but not the conviction in the first gubernatorial debate of Campaign 2010. She threw enough red meat at Diane Denish to fill the freezers at Albertson's, but in the end Denish stole the lead and may have made more inroads than Martinez with the relatively small pool of undecided voters. Each candidate did comply with the First Commandment of...
Joe Monahan - Aug 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Martinez slams Denish on state jet; Denish deflects

New Mexico Independent - Aug 19

First NM Governor's Debate Goes to Denish for Content and Style (With Video)

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 19 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Denish, Martinez education debate: Video and live blog

New Mexico Independent - Aug 19 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Today's Photo

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

Driving Across New Mexico

NewMexiKen - Aug 19 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Reminder: Join Brian Colón for Mexican Food & Mariachis at Fundraiser Tonight at ABQ Country Club

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 19 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Driving Across Oklahoma

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

No Fan of Debates, Steve Pearce Now Wants Plenty

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 19

Probable cause, where art thou?

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 19

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

Denish, Martinez debate will highlight education challenges in NM

New Mexico Independent - Aug 19 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Driving Across Arkansas

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

Driving Across America

NewMexiKen - Aug 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Denish-Colón Ticket Endorsed by Eight Northern Pueblos Council

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 19

'The Job's Not Done' Bus Tour Visits Albuquerque and Santa Fe

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

August 19th

NewMexiKen - Aug 19

Scary Stuff

I just concluded reading a two novel SciFi series by a new author, Daniel Suarez.  The novels, "Daemon and Freedom" , are set in the near future and revolve around an artificial intelligence taking control of the world.  The A.I. was designed by a gazillionaire game programmer to wreak justice on modern society.  (It also kills every spammer it can find...Yeah!)  Its basic pre...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 19

NM Republicans are cool on global warming, climate change legislation

New Mexico Independent - Aug 19 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

We Set The Table For Tonight's First Denish-Martinez Face-Off; What's At Stake? Plus: Susana & Globa...

Denish-Martinez debate starts at 6 p.m. tonight. Listen to it live here and here . Video of the debate will be streamed at kob.com Diane Denish and Susana Martinez will have two goals when they meet in debate for the first time this evening. First, don't commit a faux pax that could haunt you for the rest of the campaign. Second, try to take the offensive and begin defining you...
Joe Monahan - Aug 19

Arianna misses the point

Nob Hill Observer - Aug 18

NM helps chart course of health insurance reform

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Rep. Ben Ray Lujan's Espanola Drug Summit Sets the Stage for Unified Action

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 18

Sandra Day O'Connor calls for judicial reform

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Martinez doubts human influence on global warming, Denish attacks

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

(Updates x 3) Ways to Check Out the 8/19 Debate Between Diane Denish and Susana Martinez

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Denish, Martinez debate Thursday night

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18

Susana Martinez, Steve Pearce Join Other Oil-Funded Candidates Denying Climate Change

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 18

Corrections Dep't pays $7.2 million in overtime because of staffing shortage

New Mexico Independent - Aug 18 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Today's Photo

NewMexiKen - Aug 18

Misc.

GOP candidates Steve Pearce and Susanna Martinez say they don't think human caused emissions can cause climate change.  These are far right wing political candidates.  They know better than scientists you know.  They love the oil and gas industry you know.  They are funded by the oil and gas industry you know.  They scare the hell out of me you know. The first joint appea...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

New Mexico

NewMexiKen - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

August 18th

NewMexiKen - Aug 18

Best line of the day, so far

NewMexiKen - Aug 18

The Pot Of Gold That Could Balance The State Budget; It Really Exists, Plus: Guv Candidates Not Trig...

Guess what? There is plenty of money to balance the state budget without raising your taxes one penny, avoid cutting even one government job or any government service, including the public schools. What is it? It is $1 billion in capital outlay projects approved by the Legislature since 2005 that remains unspent. The Legislative Finance Committee reports $325 million of the billion is for p...
Joe Monahan - Aug 18

Stephen Jones: A Band of Cowards

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

MUST SEE – D Trip-C’s head won’t say no to Social Security cuts

Nob Hill Observer - Aug 17

The Giants Win The Pennant

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

Is flow from Albuquerque's sewage plant the biggest tributary into the Middle Rio Grande River?

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17

Citizen complaints against police are public, court rules

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

National GOP targets Teague, but not Heinrich

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17

Today's Photo and Best Line Combo Post

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

Governor Bill Richardson Meets with NIH Officials About Alamogordo Chimpanzees

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 17

If they can't get that right

NewMexiKen - Aug 17 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

News from around New Mexico

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

8/21: Campaign Volunteer Kickoff for BernCo Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 17 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Best line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

8/27: Congressional Forum Hosted by Women Impacting Public Policy and ACI in Albuquerque

Democracy for New Mexico - Aug 17

Not encouraging line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 17 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Mary Ann vs. Ginger

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

NM gets $1 million to 'restore fairness' to health insurance consumers

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17

NM lags in college achievement and graduation, report says

New Mexico Independent - Aug 17

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Sixty people died in drug violence this weekend in Juarez, Mexico.  Just 250 miles from where I sit in Albuquerque's north valley.  It is unbelievable this kind of slaughter is the result of Americans wanting to dose themselves into euphoria on any number of drugs.  We are one of the main causes of this warfare because we can't see any sense in the decriminalization of drugs in...
Jim Baca: Only in New Mexico - Aug 17

Best WOW! line of the day

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

Five Guys Named Best Fast Food Burger

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

Autumn approaches

NewMexiKen - Aug 17

Kind of Blue

NewMexiKen - Aug 17