New Mexico CYFD’s Statement Regarding Department of Justice’s Report 
Colleague Claims NMED Secretary Jim Kenney is “Environmentalist Who Really Wants to be an Economic Developer” 
New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Investigative Report into CYFD, Files Lawsuit to Enforce Transparency and Protect Children 
New Mexico Judiciary Develops Interdisciplinary Educational Program for Judges 
“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability 
Governor Gave Her Staffers Early Raises of 5% to 20%, as She Limited Raises to Teachers and State Employees to 1% 
Legislative Action to Lasting Results Health Security Act before House Appropriations and Finance this afternoon.
House Bill 101, The Health Security Act, filed by Representatives Debbie Armstrong and Bobby Gonzales,…
Democratic Leadership lacking focus.
To many veterans of the Roundhouse, the Democratic leadership is lacking focus. One by one, progressive…
Another inglorious recognition … New Mexico places 46th in U.S. News and World Report ranking of states.
In yet another comparison by a national publication, New Mexico came in the bottom five…
A smorgasbord of legislative initiatives on the Roundhouse Monday Menu.
Patient Safety at NM Hospitals, Autism Coverage Regardless of Age, Cannabis Revenue & Freedom Act,…
Former Democratic House Leader Rick Miera running for Lt. Governor?
Former Democratic House Majority Leader Rick Miera, a lifelong friend of progressive causes and…
House Labor Committee to hold Saturday hearing on RTW and P3’s.
Two House bills which are anathema to the organized labor community are scheduled to be…
NM House gets Happy Meals … but it’s rations for working folks.
Stateline: 5:57:47 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, the New Mexico Roundhouse: As the House started…
Hey Kid, you wait behind the Oil guys.
Remember latchkey kids? That’s a term used back in the day for kids who came…
Dems’ Flat Budget a failure. Balancing a budget is not enough.
What difference did it make having the Democrats take over the New Mexico House of…
Tax Reform? Interesting Saturday House Taxation Committee Meeting
The House Taxation Committee will hold a hearing this morning, Saturday, February 18, 2017 to…
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…
Update on ‘better budget’ proposal …
On Thursday, The Candle announced we would post a story with a link to an…
House Dems come with an initial revenue plan …
On Thursday afternoon, Democrats in the New Mexico House of Representatives, revealed just how desperately…
Three Important Budget Committee Meetings – Two today, another tomorrow.
Roundhouse Lariat (The Roundhouse Rodeo is a service of The Candle lassoing important committee hearings, floor…
A budget proposal from the people …
For weeks The Candle has interviewed various individuals who have advocated for a state budget and a…