AltWeeklies Wire
Can New Mexico Run a Successful Election?new
Although state officials, including Gov. Bill Richardson, have distanced themselves from the debacle of the Feb. 5 Democratic Party-run presidential caucus, that contest wasn't the first in which New Mexico's voting process fell short.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
03-06-2008 |
Politics
Heather Wilson vs. Steve Pearce: Elephant Warfare in New Mexiconew
The GOP battle to succeed U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici will be decided in June, with the Republican victor then entering a face-off against well-rested Democrat Tom Udall.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
02-21-2008 |
Politics
Breaking Down New Mexico's Caucus Fracas Breakdownnew
Nearly a week after the Democratic Party-run presidential caucus was supposed to be over, it isn't. Party officials blame 17,276 so-called provisional ballots for the delay, but that's not the whole story. Here's what went wrong and what may be to come.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass and David Alire Garcia |
02-14-2008 |
Politics
Whack a Pol!new
Feb. 5 will be New Mexico’s first opportunity to weigh in, as the state participates in the nation’s so-called Super Tuesday, in which more than 20 states will cast ballots in a variety of primary and caucus elections.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Will Election Software be Reliable This Year?new
There's no doubt presidential election season is in full swing: Candidates are plowing through the primaries, supporters are forking over cash and voters are eager to cast their ballots. Most importantly: Election problems are a thing of the past. Or maybe not.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
New Mexico's Election Shufflenew
The state's top elections official says her office is on track for a successful election season, following the addition of new personnel. However, Secretary of State Mary Herrera denied our requests for interviews with the new hires and failed to answer some questions regarding their qualifications.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-17-2008 |
Politics
Bye Bye Billnew
After poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Gov. Bill Richardson ends his quest for the Democratic nomination for president.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-10-2008 |
Politics
Voter Beware: New Mexico May Lack Adequate Personnelnew
None of the three employees listed by the Office of the Secretary of State as voting machine supervisors in fact currently hold that position, nor are they certified to use the system that will be deployed statewide to tally paper ballots.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-10-2008 |
Politics
Bill Richardson's Campaign Ads Got Him Laughs in '07new
But they probably won't get him the presidency in '08.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
New Mexico Took Center Stage in the DOJ Scandalnew
David Iglesias considered going quietly into the night. Ultimately, the former US attorney's decision to speak out about the events that led to his dismissal by the Department of Justice sparked a national story that continues to unfold in the final days of 2007.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Life After Pete Domenicinew
The senator's October retirement announcement triggered a political tsunami.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Cindy Sheehan Likes Richardson on Iraqnew
In a field of Democratic presidential contenders putting forth vague timelines for troop withdrawal from Iraq, Bill Richardson's plan sticks out for Cindy Sheehan.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
12-13-2007 |
Politics
Bill Richardson Has Yet to Snag Union Supportnew
"No one in labor that I know dislikes Richardson," says Christine Trujillo, president of the New Mexico AFL-CIO. "Most respect him and tout his pro-labor record, but with only $8 million in the bank versus what the others have, labor is just looking at who can carry the campaign all the way to the end."
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
11-26-2007 |
Politics
Valerie Plame Isn't the Only Former Spy to Make Santa Fe Home Basenew
For your eyes only, this week we have compiled dossiers on the senior members of Santa Fe's intelligence community.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
If Dogs Could Vote, They Might Pick Bill Richardsonnew
Creatures can't vote and neither People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals nor Animal Protection of New Mexico may endorse a presidential candidate. However, the Humane Society Legislative Fund can, and so far, they're pleased with Bill -- here's why.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-25-2007 |
Politics
