The announcement by Congressman Pearce of his decision to join the race for Governor was of little surprise to GOP insiders. His listening tour of the state in the late spring/early summer this year reinforced what the Congressman wanted to hear: “Run, Steve, run! All Republicans will get behind you!” Which is undoubtedly true –…
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Crib Sheet: June 23rd, 2017
I do not want to rip a Band-aid off of a monument that is settled. I will talk to the governor and the congressional representatives and I will talk to the county commissions …and if it is settled and people are happy with it, I find no reason to recommend any changes. – Interior Secretary…
Crib Sheet: June 9th, 2017
We finished a good school year, a special session. It’s a great moment to say we’ve got incredible leadership across our state, in this department. I’ve got a confidence and a humble place of excitement for our state and where we’re headed. – NM Public Education Department Secretary Hanna Skandera, who announced she will be…
Crib Sheet: May 30th, 2017
There will be money put into the reserves based off of the pork that the legislature is not spending, so it’s about $71 million that goes into the reserves to shore up the reserves and our ratings so that they’re in good condition. – Governor Martinez, responding to questions Friday after acting on bills sent…