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— We'll Meet Again
Santa Fe loses one of its favorite sons
— South Side Rising
Despite enduring challenges, Santa Fe’s south side is moving up
— Dangerous Mind
School staffers say charismatic assistant principal wrongly booted from post
— Making the Law
On this session’s agenda: PRC reform, budget bills and “citizen lobbying”
— Homeless in Santa Fe
Two women - one homeless, one not - on what it means to live on the streets of the City Different
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Topic: elections
10.10.2011
121 days ago
GOP to challenge state campaign finance law
State party spokeswoman says the $5,000 limit 'ties our hands.'
by Joey PetersThe Republican Party of New Mexico filed a lawsuit today charging that parts of the state's campaign finance law are unconstitutional.
Wednesday, September 28,2011
Local News
Local News
Big Picture
Redistricting
On Sept. 24, the New Mexico Legislature adjourned its special redistricting session. Lawmakers passed four plans—one for the state House, one for the Senate, one for the Public Regulation Commission and one for the Public Education Commission—for redrawing districts. Congressional districts—and any plans Gov. Susana Martinez opts to veto—will be left to the courts to determine.
Wednesday, September 14,2011
Features
Features
How to Background a Candidate
SFR’s do-it-yourself guide to muckraking
These days, it’s fashionable to rant about “the media”—a somewhat ironic concept, given that it’s also the age of “citizen journalism” and crowdsourcing. If in fact the media is flawed, then each of us is flawed by association.
Wednesday, September 14,2011
Features
Features
Open Season
A look at the people, power and politics to watch in 2012
This week, SFR offers a look at New Mexico’s political climate: the races to watch, the rhetoric to consider (or reject) and the tools needed to research the candidates. It may be almost fall in Santa Fe, but that doesn’t mean there will be any less hot air to contend with in 2012.
Wednesday, September 14,2011
Features
Features
Twitterpated
How New Mexico politicians use Twitter
The best and brightest get their tweet on.
Wednesday, September 14,2011
Features
Features
Primary School
Almost everything is up for grabs in the 2012 primary
New Mexico’s next big election isn’t until November 2012, but the primary is less than a year away—and candidates are already out there hustling for money and votes.
Wednesday, September 14,2011
Features
Features
In With the New
City Council hopefuls challenge the status quo
Though city elections won’t be held until March, candidates for the four open Santa Fe City Council seats are already signing up for what promises to be a horse race. So far, District 1, where Councilor Patti Bushee faces re-election, has been drawing the most attention.
Wednesday, September 7,2011
Local News
Local News
Democracy Now
In Brief
During a crowded City Council meeting on Aug. 30, many citizens voiced support for opening the idle Zia Road New Mexico Rail Runner Express station.
But a handful of residents were there for a different purpose
09.06.2011
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BREAKING: Guv Issues Special Session Proclamation
Ten items on agenda in addition to redistricting
by Alexa Schirtzinger On 11:15 am Tuesday, Gov. Susana Martinez issued the formal proclamation outlining her agenda for the special redistricting session of the state legislature, which also begins today.
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