Morning Word: Martinez Hedges on Trump

Clinton leads billionaire by 13 points

Martinez Still on the Fence with Trump

After winning the Indiana primary on Tuesday,

and

have both suspended their campaigns, and Donald Trump is

. He says he’s focused on people with political experience to help him get legislation passed if he wins the White House in November.

Trump still has a long way to go. Hillary Clinton leads him by

.

Meanwhile, Joe Monahan reports, “Gov. Martinez is edging toward an endorsement of Donald Trump but still hedging. She is saying she will not vote for Hillary Clinton but

, including federal funding for the national labs.”

As the Republican Party tries to unify under Trump, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson says there may be

for a strong third-party candidate.

Las Cruces Withholds Manager Applications

Here we go again.

, despite case law that settled the open government issue a few years ago. Go get 'em, Heath Haussamen.

Verizon Expects Protests in ABQ

Kevin Robinson-Avila at the Albuquerque Journal reports, “

on Thursday morning when the company opens its annual shareholders meeting at the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town.”

Fracking Lawsuits

“Environmental advocacy groups in New Mexico and across the nation filed federal lawsuits this week accusing the Obama administration of

and residents from the ramifications of oil and gas production, particularly fracking,” according to Rebecca Moss at the New Mexican. Gov. Pushes 'Pull Together' Campaign

Gov. Martinez was in Taos this week

.

Tax Reform 'White Paper'

Winthrop Quigley is Up Front today with analysis of a study that indicates New Mexico lawmakers should consider some tax reforms, including this one: “

should be considered, as well, to raise more revenue and improve tax progressivity.”

Pot Vote

This fall, voters in California, unlike here in New Mexico, will

for adult recreational use.

Gathering of Nations Out at the Pit

It’s still not clear why, but

They notified the group’s management they will have to find a new venue next year after years in The Pit, or Wise Pies Arena.

Bedbug Problems

Now that you’re almost done reading the Morning Word, you better make your bed and before you fluff your pillows, you might want to

. The health department says there numbers are surging and the little critters are getting stronger.

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