New Mexico Telegram

Capitol Report New Mexico looks at dozens of governmental entities that are behind on completing audits. It is required by New Mexico law that audits are performed annually — but there is no penalty to not doing so. Gov. Susana Martinez issued an executive order saying that entities that don’t complete audits on time will not be eligible for capital outlay — but more drastic measures could be needed. Balderas says that his hands are tied when … Read entire article »

The immigration debate is heating up, as the Senate prepares to vote on comprehensive immigration reform. The conservative Heritage Foundation issued a report that said immigration would cost the United States trillions. The report immediately was criticized for being flawed — by conservatives. Michael Coleman at the Albuquerque Journal writes that criticism by anti-tax kingmaker Grover Norquist “reflects divisions among Republicans in Congress as the U.S. Senate begins debate on a sweeping bipartisan immigration bill this … Read entire article »