When it comes to U.S. Presidential elections you will often hear political analysts refer to bellwethers (a state or county that signals the outcome of an entire election). The state of Ohio is frequently labeled a bellwether state due to the fact that it has voted for the winning presidential candidate 27 out of 29…
Author: Dax Contreras
Dona Ana Ground Zero for Control of NM House
Las Cruces – With less than thirty days before Election Day, campaigns across the state are in the critical stage before early voting begins October 11th. This is especially true in Dona Ana County, where a number of third party conservative and liberal organizations operations are underway. There are door-to-door campaign efforts all across New…
Special Session Reveals Senate Still in Driver Seat of State Policy
Santa Fe – What expectations should taxpayers have of a special session convened just 37 days before one of the most curious general elections in recent history? Within 48 hours, the ink had barely dried on Gov. Susana Martinez’s proclamation calling for special legislative session to remedy a gaping budget deficit and pass the GOP’s…
Special Session Set for Friday, Winter is Coming
Santa Fe – Gov. Martinez announced Wednesday that a special legislative session will convene Friday to fix a budget shortfall for FY 2016. As was previously announced, the Governor will also ask lawmakers to consider reinstating the death penalty. No one expects significant legislation from this special session; the death penalty push by the Governor…