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Top Stories Of 2015: #2 – Resignations Of Elected Officials

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December 25, 2015 – Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran is currently serving a 30 day sentence for her use of campaign funds at casinos around the state. Also this year, state senator Phil Griego resigned during the legislative session as he faced an ethics investigation. Could these high profile political resignations lead to real change…

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2015 Legislature: Lawmakers Consider Addition to State Open Meetings Act

By Gwyneth Doland and Scott McCoy New Mexico In Depth You may not want to listen to your nutty neighbor badger the city council about chemtrails or aliens, First Amendment advocates say allowing public comments—even wacky comments—is essential. A bill moving through the state Legislature would make it the law. The proposal (HB 378), sponsored…

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