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Newsweek Profiles Gov. Susana Martinez
The vice presidential buzz surrounding New Mexico Go. Susana Martinez just got louder. A Newsweek article that hits newsstands this week suggests Martinez is possibly Mitt Romney’s best choice for a… Read more
Former Sen. Pete Domenici Celebrates 80th Birthday
Pete Domenici, who served New Mexico in the U.S. Senate for 36 years before announcing his retirement in 2007, is celebrating his 80th birthday today. The New Mexico Republican announced… Read more
Johnson Likely To Get Libertarian Nod
New Mexico’s Gary Johnson is expected to become the first presidential nominee Saturday, heade …
Tea Party Champion Rand Paul Endorses Greg Sowards for Senate
Republican Senate candidate Greg Sowards picked up a high-profile endorsement today when Sen. Rand Paul — a tea party favorite — encouraged New Mexicans to vote for him. Here’s what… Read more
Martin Heinrich Unveils Senate TV Ad on Facebook
Rep. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate, is up and running with his first ad for the U.S. Senate. Heinrich’s campaign posted the ad to Facebook this morning in… Read more
New Mexico Senators, U.S Senate Candidates Speak Out on “Buffett Rule”
Sens. Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman, both New Mexico Democrats, voted in support of a so-called “Buffett Rule” proposal to increase taxes on the nation’s highest earners. Meanwhile, former Rep…. Read more
Balderas Raises $126,897 During First Quarter
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hector Balderas raised $126,897 during the first quarter of 2012, less than one-third the amount raised by his Democratic rival Rep. Martin Heinrich during the same… Read more
60 Minutes’ Mike Wallace Backed Pete Domenici’s Mental Health Parity Bill
Watching “60 Minutes’” hour-long tribute to Mike Wallace tonight made me recall the day Wallace showed up in Washington to drum up support for former Sen. Pete Domenici’s mental health… Read more
Dollar Signs In Congress Contests
Marty Chavez’s congressional campaign might be violating state gambling laws by hosting prize …
Wilson Outpaces Heinrich in First Quarter Fundraising
Former Rep. Heather Wilson, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in New Mexico, reported today that she raised nearly $760,000 in the first quarter of 2012 and has about $1.45… Read more
Udall to Host Environmental Field Hearing in Las Cruces
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be in Las Cruces tomorrow (Wednesday) to chair a congressional field hearing on improving environmental quality along the border. Udall’s office said the hearing will… Read more
