Patrick Allen Steps Down as Secretary of Health – No Reason Provided by Governor’s Office 
Former Advisor and Campaign Manager for Lujan Grisham, Lobbies Governor Behind Closed Doors for BCP, NM Gas Company Buyer 
NM Oil Conservation Commission Hearing to Ban PFAS and Secret Chemicals in Fracking Begins Tomorrow 
Misled and Abandoned by State, More Than 2,000 Direct Caregivers Likely to Sue for Millions in Lost Overtime Pay 
More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products New Mexico Still One of Worst States for Business …
While the legislature and the governor of New Mexico prepare an austere budget for the…
Empty promises? So far, no evidence to the contrary.
So another revenue reform proposal from the Republicans has been advanced through the media, and…
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…
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….
Is Right to Work rearing it’s ugly head in a proposal for revenue increases?
There is a rumor about a grand deal – a grand bargain, being pushed by…
Keller asks: Where is NM’s $63 million Special Ed deal with US Ed agency?
New Mexico state government either misses the boat, abandons ship, or is late getting the…
Medicaid Home Visits for Kids & Health Security Act.
Roundhouse Lariat (The Roundhouse Rodeo is a service of The Candle lassoing important committee hearings, floor…
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…
Senator Udall warns of ACA change as State Legislators grapple with budget.
United States Senator Tom Udall (D- New Mexico) addressed a joint session of the state…
Democrats, YOU Won … So WTF?
Joe Monahan has been covering New Mexico’s political and governance scenes since, well for a…
Why We Started Grow New Mexico – Guest OpEd
By Terry Brunner and Phil Schiliro New Mexico is already one of the best places…
Recreational Pot survives first ‘hit’ …
After a long Saturday afternoon hearing, attended by many from the public, the House Consumer…
Nothing FOG-gy about stand of new Director of Foundation For Open Government.
“As FOG’s new director, I intend to advocate as fiercely for the principles embodied in…
Here we go again … New Mexico job growth 3rd worst in Nation.
Another New Mexico hardship … The land of enchantment measured third “worst” of all states…