Martinez' Approval Ranking Sinks
Three separate polls show Gov. Susana Martinez’ approval rating
. The timing isn’t good for Republicans, who’ve been counting on her popularity to help with key legislative races this fall. Political analyst Joe Monahan has the numbers and the scoop.
Administration Officials Won't Answer Questions
Her popularity may continue to trend down after three of her top Human Services Department officials opted to
during testimony about widespread food stamp program application fraud in Las Cruces on Friday.
State Wages Stagnate
Martinez’ popularity might have started to nosedive after her infamous pizza party in Santa Fe last December, and getting it back up may be difficult as the
.
Meth Overdoses Spike
Who knows if it’s the result of the economic hardships, but the number of meth overdoses in New Mexico is
in New Mexico.
Immigrant Cases Clog Courts
Federal judges in New Mexico are also
in the number of immigrant cases on their court dockets.
Cops to Cook Crack
This is a little strange, but the Albuquerque Police Department’s narcotics team got approval from a state judge to
to sell in undercover street operations.
Yates Picks Up Endorsements
Former state Republican Party Chairman
ahead of this weekend’s vote for a national committeeman. He’s trying to oust Martinez ally Pat Rogers.
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