NM finally tops a nationwide list! Oops, not so fast.
While New Mexico is dying to get to the top of almost any list assessing states' success at one social...
Bruce Wetherbee
Update on ‘better budget’ proposal …
On Thursday, The Candle announced we would post a story with a link to an alternative budget proposal consisting of...
House Dems come with an initial revenue plan …
On Thursday afternoon, Democrats in the New Mexico House of Representatives, revealed just how desperately anemic current finances of the...
Three Important Budget Committee Meetings – Two today, another tomorrow.
New Mexico can corral a better budget - (Cattle and Sheep, by Major W. Shepherd, 1884). {PD-USGov-USDA-NAL}.) Roundhouse Lariat (The...
A budget proposal from the people …
For weeks The Candle has interviewed various individuals who have advocated for a state budget and a plan that can get New Mexico...
New Mexico Still One of Worst States for Business …
While the legislature and the governor of New Mexico prepare an austere budget for the next year, the state’s economy...
Empty promises? So far, no evidence to the contrary.
So another revenue reform proposal from the Republicans has been advanced through the media, and still nothing but rumors from...
Advocates wonder: Is this their (Grand)Father’s Democratic Party? – Dems to cut foodstamps.
Just when it looked like they might be taking the lead and addressing the needs of people they have traditionally...
For progressives, the problem ain’t the Republicans, or Governor Martinez … it’s the Democrats.
It would be generous to describe the Democratic leadership in New Mexico’s legislature as Dems-lite. This week two key bills which...
Is Right to Work rearing it’s ugly head in a proposal for revenue increases?
Working families, immigrants, labor leaders gather at the Roundhouse for a Moral Monday during the 2017 Legislative Session. There is...
Keller asks: Where is NM’s $63 million Special Ed deal with US Ed agency?
New Mexico Public Education Department offices in Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Mexico state government either misses the boat, abandons...
Medicaid Home Visits for Kids & Health Security Act.
(From the book Prairie Experiences in Handling Cattle and Sheep, by Major W. Shepherd, 1884). {PD-USGov-USDA-NAL}. Roundhouse Lariat (The Roundhouse...
Will GOP White House braggadocio drive a stake through NM’s trade success with Mexico?
Will President Trump’s wall, his braggadocio, and attempted bullying of Mexico unravel the success of the Martinez Administration’s efforts on...
Senator Udall warns of ACA change as State Legislators grapple with budget.
Senator Tom Udall enters House Chamber, accompanied by State Representative Christine Trujillo and other legislators. United States Senator Tom Udall...
