3 Photographers Found Dead in Mexico
Lower Rio Grande Farmers Approaching Groundwater Limits for 2012
Republican Party of New Mexico Files Formal Federal Elections Complain Against Independent Source PAC
The Republican Party of New Mexico today filed a formal complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against the union-funded Super-PAC "Independent Source PAC," which is run by Bill Richardson's private investigator, Michael Corwin. ISPAC is funded entirely by a national labor union, who contributed $190,000 to the PAC. ISPAC is already under federal investigation by the FEC for failing to file proper disclosure reports, among other violations. (see:http://gopnm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6cc43c8fe9e15c9653372258&id=f9e65a8744&e=11d8f6ea049- ISPAC is committing fraud by stating to the FEC that it is making independent expenditures to promote President Obama, when the clear purpose of its expenditures and commercials is to smear Republican elected officials and candidates at the state and local level, and on issues that have nothing to do with the Presidential campaign, such as the law to repeal driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
- ISPAC committed the fraud in order to avoid New Mexico state laws, which places limits on PACs engaged in these activities at the state level.
- ISPAC has illegally failed to file numerous required disclosure reports with the Federal Elections Commission.
- ISPAC's commercials break federal law by failing to make proper disclosures to the public.
"Michael Corwin has picked up where his former client Bill Richardson left off — skirting laws to illegally funnel money into campaigns," said Republican Party of New Mexico spokesman Annaliese Wiederspahn. "Corwin's activities have nothing to do with the presidential campaign and everything to do with smearing Republicans at the state and local level on issues like driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, and ending social promotion in education."
Wiederspahn noted that this isn't the first time Corwin has been accused of breaking federal election law. In 2010, Corwin created a website littered with falsehoods against a congressional candidate that many felt was an anti-Catholic smear. The campaign Corwin had been working for immediately disowned the website and claimed Corwin had gone rogue. However, it was later discovered that funds from the campaign had been funneled through a media consultant to pay Corwin and it was alleged that payment was for the research and creation of the website. "This is a shady group that is blatantly breaking federal law and has demonstrated through their actions that they have absolutely no credibility," said Wiederspahn.
Wiederspahn noted that this isn't the first time Corwin has been accused of breaking federal election law. In 2010, Corwin created a website littered with falsehoods against a congressional candidate that many felt was an anti-Catholic smear. The campaign Corwin had been working for immediately disowned the website and claimed Corwin had gone rogue. However, it was later discovered that funds from the campaign had been funneled through a media consultant to pay Corwin and it was alleged that payment was for the research and creation of the website. "This is a shady group that is blatantly breaking federal law and has demonstrated through their actions that they have absolutely no credibility," said Wiederspahn.
Read Formal Complaint Here
New Mexico Attorney General takes on New Mexico Gas Company, defends customers
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| Gary King |
In his letter, King asks the PRC to order the gas company not to stop services to the customers and to schedule the necessary abandonment hearings. Last month, New Mexico Gas Company told 71 customers in unincorporated parts of San Juan County the gas company was cutting service to them beginning Sept. 30. The notice prompted businesses and residents to contact the attorney generals office, San Juan County and other governmental agencies asking them to intervene. "That's great news," Jay Walden, the manager of Abe's Motel and Fly Shop, said of King's petition. "I was hoping some government intervention would happen." The fly fishing business in Navajo Dam was one business affected by the gas company's decision. The business operates a 60-room hotel, restaurant and fishing store, and has been in business for more than 50 years, Walden said. Read More News New Mexico
Pray for our leaders, for the future of our nation
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| Steve Pearce |
“On the National Day of Prayer, we are reminded again how imperative it is to pray for our leaders, for guidance, and for the future of our nation,” said Pearce. “People are seeking truth, and it is time for people of faith to stand up and give voice to those truths. We are one nation under God, and we must act in faith and pray.” Congressman Pearce will be attending three National Day of Prayer events across New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
Las Cruces area Stahmanns Farms closes mail-order business, to shutter stores
NM Thieves Routinely Set Free
According to legal experts, competence plays a key role in the criminal justice system. Defendants have to be able to understand the legal process and help their defense attorneys. If they’re found incompetent but are considered dangerous, a judge can send them to a mental facility for treatment. But if they’re not considered dangerous, like many burglars, the courts simply let them go. Read full story here: News New Mexico
Comparing Bush and Obama Speeches AFTER a Successful Capture of a Mass Murderer
Consider George W. Bush’s speech after the capture of Saddam Hussein: “The success of yesterday's mission is a tribute to our men and women now serving in Iraq . The operation was based on the superb work of intelligence analysts who found the dictator’s footprints in a vast country. The operation was carried out with skill and precision by a brave fighting force. Our servicemen and women and our coalition allies have faced many dangers in the hunt for members of the fallen regime, and in their effort to bring hope and freedom to the Iraqi people. Their work continues, and so do the risks. Today, on behalf of the nation, I thank the members of our Armed Forces and I congratulate them.” Note that the only time President Bush used the personal pronoun “I” was to thank and congratulate others responsible.
Note the lone reference to “we” in President Obama’s speech and judge for yourself how President Obama chose to frame the capture/killing of Osama bin Laden.
NM's Doctor Count Plagues State
What many retirees are finding is better deals, say experts: The median home in New Mexico costs just $150,000 and the cost of living is 5% lower than the national average. And for those retirees set on living in the Southwest, the state can be far less expensive than much of Arizona. Santa Fe -- though not exactly cheap at 18% above the national average -- has a lower cost of living than Scottsdale (29% above average) or Sedona (37% above average). Plus, retirees like that taxes in New Mexico are relatively low -- income tax tops out at 4.9% and real estate taxes are below average.
But retirees can't just plunk down anywhere. The state is one of the least populous in the country with just over two million people. Large chunks of land are virtually uninhabited. In these stretches, when you do hit a town, it's bound to be tiny and remote. Furthermore, 18.4% of the state's residents live below the poverty line, compared to 13.8% for the nation as a whole, and the number of doctors per resident in the state is significantly lower than the U.S. average (197 physicians per 100,000 population in New Mexico compared to 221 nationwide, according to Sperling's Best Places). Read full story here: News New Mexico
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