The Census and redistricting are just around the corner
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If New Mexicans aren’t attentive, they’ll become hostage for 10 more years to yet another set of maps that don’t reflect their communities’ best interests. Continue Reading
Proposal to take redistricting out of lawmakers’ hands clears first hurdle
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A proposal to take away the power of state lawmakers and the governor to redraw legislative districts got off to a successful start Wednesday. Continue Reading
Republicans still win House redistricting battle
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While the new map isn’t as GOP leaning as the map Judge James Hall initially approved, it’s much better for Republicans than the plan the Democratic-controlled Legislature approved. Continue Reading
Steinborn to challenge Lujan in Dem primary
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Former State Rep. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, announced today that he’s running for the seat currently held by a one-time Democratic House colleague, Antonio Lujan, who is seeking re-election. Continue Reading
Judge OKs new N.M. House redistricting map
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District Judge James Hall approved a new N.M. House redistricting map today that includes two fewer Republican-leaning districts than his previously-approved map the Supreme Court directed him to redo. Continue Reading
District judge unveils House redistricting maps
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As a federal court considers whether to insert itself into New Mexico’s battle over redistricting of state House seats, a state district judge is moving ahead with his proposal to redraw the House boundaries as ordered by the N.M. Supreme Court. Continue Reading
Republicans file federal redistricting appeal
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As expected, Republicans on Monday asked a federal court to intervene in the dispute over redistricting of state House seats. Continue Reading
High court rejects House redistricting plan; guv to appeal
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The N.M. Supreme Court rejected the governor’s court-approved state House redistricting plan on Friday. She plans to appeal to federal court today. Continue Reading
In Senate redistricting, both sides win
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A Senate redistricting compromise announced Wednesday allows Democrats and Republicans to claim victory. But why does the plan leave more Republicans in Democratic Sen. Steve Fischmann’s district than even GOP Gov. Susana Martinez proposed? Continue Reading
Judge’s ruling means a more competitive N.M. House
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A judge’s decision to side with Gov. Susana Martinez in redistricting of state House seats is certainly a win for Republicans, but it’s arguably more significant as a loss for Democrats. Continue Reading
More than meets the eye in redistricting
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Measuring the success of the redistricting session requires looking beyond clever slogans and glitzy sound bites. An accurate view shows that the work done during the special session was significant, heartfelt and meaningful. Continue Reading
A point of light needed instead of the usual politics
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Governor Susana Martinez must stand up straight and tall and mean the words she says. New Mexico needs someone to do what is right despite the anger it may cause. Continue Reading
It’s time for Sunland Park to grow up
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Sunland Park’s government is volatile. Its word isn’t worth a penny. There’s reason to suspect widespread corruption. In short, the government is standing in the way of the bettering of people’s lives in Southern Doña Ana County. That needs to stop. Continue Reading
Park is retiring, but what about Luján and others?
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Redistricting forces lawmakers to think about their futures. State Rep. Al Park, D-Albuquerque, has already decided to give up his House seat in 2012 to run for the Public Regulation Commission. Who else is planning to retire from the Legislature next year? Continue Reading
Session ends with a looming court battle
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The first 2011 special session of the New Mexico Legislature ended Saturday with no deals on at least most redistricting plans and a looming court battle. Continue Reading