“Gawwwleeeee. Surprise, surprise, surprise!” … Governor axes taxes.
“Gawwwleeeee. Surprise, surprise, surprise!” … Governor Martinez vetoed the Democrats’ proposals on the budget and…
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Rural health care. A big (underfunded) problem in New Mexico.
It is no online it buying for many illnesses and diseases. Valtrex online provides a…
Governor firm on taxes, Special Session. The Candle Awaits House/Senate Leaders’ Response.
This morning The Candle contacted the Governor’s communication office regarding the status of her review…
Dem Chair Swore to Court: Budget Strain could “…require extreme measures… including a shutdown of essential services.”
When Governor Susana Martinez suggested the state might be facing a cash shortage and require…
Rest in Peace, Martin … January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968.
April 4, 1968. Forty-nine years ago. It kind of sneaks up on you. But when…
Shell Game? Despite Dems claims otherwise, Public School Spending was cut.
Legislative sleight of hand? Look closely at the numbers on education spending … they don’t…
To every thing there is a season … and now is the time to govern.
To every thing there is a season … a time to govern, not to play…
Coming in April: new series on economic growth. “Little Ag should get more cred, damn it!”
Could Little Ag be Big Boost to NM’s Lagging Economy? – Coming in April: new…
Farmington: High Desert Country City … Now Nation’s highest deserted city?
Farmington, New Mexico: America’s Fastest Shrinking City – with unemployment rate of 9.2%. Looking at…
Shoe shines, a bag of chips … and $150,000 worth of influence from Big Tobacco.
Investigative Report – Introduction. It’s the little things in life, right? Maybe a complimentary shoe…
Potential “hot checks,” according to State Auditor. Governor points to Legislature.
As if there were not already enough uncertainty about the FY 2018 New Mexico state…
A shoeshine, and a bag of chips …
Introducing an investigative series on lawmaking in New Mexico. A shoeshine and a bag of…
Showdown over Government shutdown?
Guv’s Chief of Staff claims Dems are “pushing for a government shutdown. Is it going…
Friday, March 17, 2017 – Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Friday, March 17, 2017 – Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Unfortunately, that’s about all the…
Dem Chairs join Republicans to kill Cigarette Tax Increase measure that would give $89 million to Schools.
On Thursday morning, the House Taxation and Revenue committee members heard testimony from the local…