Morning Word: Death Penalty Reinstatement Bill Advances

Death Penalty Bill Advances

Early Thursday morning, after a long debate outside of public scrutiny, the New Mexico House of Representatives

to reinstate the death penalty, which was repealed in 2009. It now heads to the senate with no guarantee for a hearing or a vote as Democrats return to the Roundhouse today to

and a tax package also approved in the House.

Mailers Target Democrats Who Don't Support Death Penalty Reinstatement

Even before Senate Democrats decide whether to take up Gov. Susana Martinez’ crime reform bills or vote on the death penalty reinstatement measure, the governor’s political team is

for their opposition to the death penalty.

Republicans File Ethics Complaints

The New Mexico Secretary of State’s office has received complaints against two lawmakers who

from their websites while they’ve been in Santa Fe for the special session.

Johnson Schedules Albuquerque Campaign Event

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate, who is polling well in New Mexico,

. At the same time, it looks like Donald Trump's folks are

for the Republican candidate in Las Cruces.

Rodella's Appeal Won't Be Heard by High Court

Former Rio Arriba County Sherriff Tommy Rodella

after terrorizing a motorist with a gun during a traffic stop. Staci Matlock reports the US Supreme Court decided not to hear his appeal.

Going Green in November

So it looks like marijuana legalization measures on the ballots in several states including California, Arizona, Maine and Massachusetts are

in public opinion polls.

Santa Fe Reporter