Romero says: "Is susana getting rid of the lottery program for college?"
September 29, 2011 1:00 PM
Clara says: "When can we start the recall proceedings? I can't wait to send La Tejana back home where she can get back to being a lawyer."
September 22, 2011 7:17 PM
Deborah A Walker says: "This is what happens when INFORMED voters don't vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
September 21, 2011 9:13 PM
Sylvia Chavez says: "Susana,
Stop your war against immigrants and stop your war on teachers. You owe your own success to both!"
September 21, 2011 6:08 PM
Anne says: "Where are the jobs?"
September 19, 2011 6:27 PM
Lee S. says: "Give the Gov's driver a ticket, & I'll believe he only got a warning NOT because the Gov was involved. The rest of us have to obey the traffic laws!"
September 2, 2011 3:57 PM
Lee S. says: "She's a big liar, who is probably a Tea Party puppet!"
September 1, 2011 5:16 PM
Ana Chavez says: "Go back to Texas. You are NOT a New Mexican. You have NO idea what NM needs. Its not a ditzy Dallas wannabe."
August 26, 2011 8:36 PM
Sue Arnold says: "Another lawsuit 8/23: SANTA FE — A national civil rights group will file a lawsuit today against Gov. Susana Martinez's administration, claiming it unlawfully has tried to force 10,000 people to verify their residency.
The suit is being bought by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. The organization said it is filing the case in state court on behalf of certain New Mexico legislators and residents.
Martinez, an ardent opponent of a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain New Mexico driver's licenses, this summer authorized a residency verification program aimed at foreign nationals.
The state Taxation and Revenue Department sent letters to 10,000 people. It instructed them to travel in person to Albuquerque or Las Cruces to verify their residency.
Though New Mexico issues driver's licenses without requiring proof of immigration status, applicants must live in the state.
Martinez said fraud has been a persistent problem in the licensing program. Illegal immigrants from from as far away as Chicago have been arrested while trying to obtain New Mexico driver's licenses.
MALDEF executives say Martinez's Residency Certification Program "singles out a specific class of individuals for an onerous and wasteful exercise of state resources."
The organization also said the program was never considered or authorized by the state Legislature.
Martinez, a Republican, initiated the residency checks as a executive decision, authorizing $49,000 for a call
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center to handle questions and setting up verification centers in New Mexico's two largest cities. She said the money came from Motor Vehicle Division's budget.
Executives of MALDEF would not say which legislators are suing, but all are Democrats. Republican lawmakers solidly support Martinez on the verification program and her push to repeal the licensing law.
Legislators who are party to the lawsuit are to appear at a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol.
Martinez lost her attempt last winter to repeal the law enabling illegal immigrants to receive driver's licenses. Republicans will try again in a special legislative session that starts Sept. 6.
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Santa Fe Bureau Chief Milan Simonich can be contacted at msimonich@tnmnp.com or 505-820-6898. His blog is at nmcapitolreport.com."
August 24, 2011 2:11 PM
Muy instructivo says: "Leer el mundo blog, bastante bueno
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August 19, 2011 7:29 AM
Mona D says: "I hope everyone who DID vote for her sees how that vote went to nothing but an ignorant, evil, lazy eyed botched prosecutor who is as intelligent as a potato!"
August 15, 2011 2:19 PM
Marcos says: "instead of softie susana, how about susana sonsa?
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August 4, 2011 3:44 PM
Francisco says: "It will be an interesting Special Session, here is a person who will be a truly dull light trying to influence something she know nothing about!
Redistricting is very important and well, Susana's addition of fireworks and Illegals with driver's liscenses are not in that category, talk about a waste of time and tax payer money! She just doesn't get it! She was supposed to "take waste out of Government"? Hummmmm..."
August 4, 2011 12:27 PM
Kaida says: "Governor Martinez takes money from ranchers and does what they want with no regard to science or proper wildlife management policies. The decision about the health and future of the state's wildlife is available to the highest bidder."
July 22, 2011 8:09 AM
MexicanoDemocrat says: "I cant believe that vendida is still trying to mess with our mexican raza after all she has looks hardcore mexican! what a sell out it upsets me she is tryin to hurt our own raza leave them alone they do not do a thing to you. God forbid you ruin this state and turn it into another arizona because you will destroy it and leave it broke. Impeachment time has arrived just tell me where to sign."
July 21, 2011 9:07 PM
Ed Ethridge says: "I understand trying to balance the budget but a state that doesn't grow will go mothball with time. Look how Oregon tanked when the timber industry downsized. This state needs all the incentives to bring diverse businesses into the state. I know you know this Governor because it is common sense."
July 13, 2011 12:16 PM
Delilah Montoya says: "Susanna, we have one of the finest universities in the country. Yet your refuse to hirer a New Mexican into a state funded job. Instead you have opened the doors to carpet baggers. Is this because you have no respect for New Mexico, the New Mexican and our resources?"
June 26, 2011 1:13 AM
Sue Arnold says: "How much is it costing the taxpayers to defend Susana in court? Repeatedly? As an attorney, shouldn't she know better?"
June 24, 2011 2:23 PM
Joseph says: "its time to impeach/recall
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June 22, 2011 5:46 PM
Francisco says: "She is truly not suited to be gov. I thought other gov's were bad but, she stinks! Vindictive, arrogant and stupid don't qualify you for anything. She has been monitoring state employees email and other comunications, I guess she was out to lunch during law school discussions of the 1st Amendment, or they might not teach that in Texas!"
June 22, 2011 5:04 PM
Dee L. says: "Sadly, the media doesn't report Susana's "pay to play" corruption. The new RLD (Regulation and Licensing Department) was/is (put his company in his sons name) a contractor (those that despise RLD and regulations), but because he was a big contributor, he is now in charge of RLD! He also has sent out e-mails forbidding RLD employees to talk to the media, why? This is similar to a vampire in charge of a blood bank! "
June 1, 2011 8:08 AM
Karen says: "I have been watching and hearing much like Do you really need to be in the spotlight. Another what is it that you want to hire another outsider to take care of our state "Medicaid" Why not put that money 1.7million or so back into the Medicaid program. Or best yet give them what extras are getting in your pocket. Best unheard people here in New Mexico are in need of keeping our taxes and jobs within people born and raised here. Entiende mujer where are all the promises. Are you the Sarah Palin of NM?"
May 31, 2011 6:42 PM
Ex-Republican says: "Palin-endorsed??? WTH!!!!"
May 30, 2011 8:10 PM
Bernadette says: ""Responsibly, transparency and accountability" Is what the Repuk Gov stated, but it doesn't apply to her. Her motto is do as I say not as I do. "
May 21, 2011 5:22 AM
Morgaine says: "What did everyone expect? Looking forward to impeachment, if someone has the guts to pursue it. Meanwhile, I'm heading back to California reducing your tax base by a few. "
May 13, 2011 6:52 PM
Mary says: "Please stop taking the jobs that are desperately needed. Help us don't hurt us! "
May 11, 2011 4:52 PM
Andy says: "I'm still trying to figure out what she has accomplished to date? Jobs? (NO)... Cronies? (YES).. "
May 10, 2011 3:13 PM
Harrison says: "Hanna Skandera may be an excellent educational statistician, and with that credential can identify areas of initially-measurable improvement in the schools through data analysis, but to be an effective leader in education able to make significant change in education, you must understand the art and science of teaching, or pedagogy.There are plenty of Ed.D. educational statisticians with full integration of an understanding of the science of education behind them. Skandera does not hold a doctorate. Bill Cosby would have been a better choice, at least he holds an Ed.D. "
April 29, 2011 2:16 PM
Clara says: "Susana promised to improve schools and so far all she seems to be concerned with is taking money away from the schools through audits. She hired a secretary of education from California and they run their public schools system like that of a third world nation."
April 20, 2011 9:44 AM
Dr. JOhn K. Scariano says: "C'mon Marie Antoinette, learn how to govern instead of rule.
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April 14, 2011 1:11 AM
Patrick says: "Suzanne Martines needs to stop wasting our tax dollars to travel city to city to sign bills. Why can't she it do it in the comfort of her Santa Fe office? Or did she finally find a use for that jet Richardson used?"
April 1, 2011 7:53 PM
Fran Hardy says: "So the film incentives were on the chopping block stopping Masque Entertainment from building in the railyard. They were going to be training and employing quite a few people. What about the incentives for gas and oil? Not even looked at.....they are going to drill regardless. A real betrayal of the people of New Mexico."
March 31, 2011 5:11 PM
Michelle Rose says: "I don't understand why she keeps wanting people that are under-qualified or not qualified for high ranking positions in New Mexico. Gov Martinez, what are you doing? I just don't understand."
March 29, 2011 12:52 PM
elisabeth reed says: "Governor
We who voted for you are sadly disappointed by this decison regarding Darren White. He is not just of questionable moral fibre. We all have known of his greed and ambition that reek of personal gain but to associate your very good self with this type of typical corrupt old school New Mexican Smokey and the Bandit is beneath you. I had a larg party on Monday last and the general word was that you are not making this decision with your usual reputavle code of ethics. Please re-consider. It would make great strides in those of us who want to support you. But this man casts a large stain over your early days as the primary leader in New Mexico.
Sincerely, Elisabeth Reed "
March 26, 2011 2:28 PM
Marcos says: "We cannot stand and let La Tejana do this to us. Remove Darren White from the Judicial Standards Commission!"
March 23, 2011 8:54 PM
Consuelo says: "It seems to me that all repug govs are on the same track to kill anything middle class. it is time to start a recall or impeachment on her and her cronies. NM better wake up. we are already one of the poorest state and she will do her best to destroy what little this state has to help our people. go after her now and let her know that in NM we believe she should be replaced. I hope the ordinary repug voter that put her in office wake up and can live with their vote when there is no middle class"
March 10, 2011 10:49 AM
Judy McKenzie says: "I did not vote for her and I wish noone else did. The future of NM is dismal at best with her at the helm. Seriously, can we impeach her quickly before we are all with no future?"
March 9, 2011 1:11 PM
Charlie Vigil says: "Susana, did you forget what being an American is about? If you have one bad apple do you throw out the bushel? What you are doing with immigration is political genocide and in strange twist, a form of political cannibalism since yoju are an Hispanic (Latina) yourself. You are portraying a teacher that punishes or worse yet discards her students because there is a diviant in the classroom. Susana I ask that you fix the problem. I didn't vote you into office to be a dictator. The state has real issues and your political agendas are not what I want to see. I want to see positve actions on how to better our state, Had I listened to the wise I would not have voted for you, now that I have, I would like to see you actually improve the state instead of creating turmoil. In parts of this country you too are one of "them"."
March 9, 2011 8:49 AM
Drew VahnBrun says: "Contact GOVERNOR MARTINEZ, and ask her to KEEP HER WORD on the STUDY OF FILM INCENTIVES BEFORE ANY CHANGES ARE MADE. Her number is 505-476-2200. Thank you.
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March 4, 2011 12:56 AM
NMBioGuy says: "How many times do we have to drag her to court to follow the rules? I say, third time becomes contempt for the citizens of NM, that's when impeachment should begin."
March 2, 2011 9:03 PM
Olgateresa Gonzalez Baigas says: "I am outraged at Susana Martinez's governorship. Susana, you are paid for by outside interests...you are playing the Spanish card to get the people to vote for you...you are a Republican playing card...you will ruin this state...I am so ashamed of you..you are against environmental rights, educational rights, woman's rights, poor people's rights...you are not a governor...you did not earn this position..you were bought and paid for by out of state interests...are you not ashamed? You soy mas Hispana que tu...Tu no tienes nada que hacer con los hispanos mismos que viven aqui in Neuvo Mexico..que descaro!!! Que insulto..basta...vetate...Recall this bad woman."
March 1, 2011 10:47 PM
Francisco Apodaca says: "I'm quickly getting tired of "SoundBite Susana. She plays to the camera so much, I wonder if she is on the payroll! She says absolutely nothing relevant to policy or real problems other than a one sentence remark. She has no idea on how to approach an issue in order to solve it, only these generalized statements. Come on, say something with supported facts and what the implications of actions or non-actions are going to be! She is obviously unqualified to serve in the capacity of Governor, she should have run for Attorney General, where at least she can play to the crowd. New Mexican's are getting tired of nothing, all air, no substance."
March 1, 2011 8:58 PM
bARbara says: "She has the power to declare war on "we the people" and is."
March 1, 2011 5:47 PM
Dustin Missildine says: "Did not vote for her and want her gone!"
February 28, 2011 4:35 PM
George says: "Why does she keep repeating the same rhetoric regarding the welfare of Education and Children?? She is using this to manipulate the people of NM. Doesn't she have children of her own???"
February 28, 2011 1:44 AM
Adrian says: "A student of mine and myself went to the gub. debate at Temple Albert in Albuquerque and afterward this student, who is an academic star who is very involved in the community and is a social justice activist introduced herself to then candidate Martinez. The candidate was very happy to talk to her (she was the only young person in the place) and the student told her of all of her accomplishments which are many. She then told her that she is an undocumented immigrant. The girl then asked her why she is targeting young people like herself with the lottery scholarship denial proposal. Martinez looked her in the eye and without any reasons, data or any information simply stated "There is no money for you" this is a true story that reflects the careless attitude that martinez has for these hard-working kids who were brought here through no choice of their own."
February 25, 2011 10:28 PM
Norma Stitz says: "Hanna Skandera? We'd be better off with Hannah Montana. Blech."
February 22, 2011 8:03 PM
Cynthia vonHendricks says: "What's New Mexico's policy on a Governor recall? If she not acting in the people's interests then we need to get rid of her."
February 22, 2011 7:27 PM
kyle hutzen says: "next she cut s job killing regs. i dont trust her with my tax money ."
February 19, 2011 2:53 PM
Jeremy Montoya says: "As you know Senator Jeff Bingerman is going to retire. I hope he decides to run for govenor in 2014. Jeff Bingerman has strong bi partisan support. He would be the best person to beat Susana Martinez in 2014. Susana Martinez may have a very strong opponent in 2014 now. I hope the New Mexico Democratic Party runs Jeff Bingerman to be governor in 2014 plus Jeff Bingerman is from the Southwest part of the state so he would perform very well in Las Cruces Susana's home city. I hope this gamble with him leaving the Senate will pay off and he can run for Governor in 2014. He would be a very strong Democrat against Martinez with the funds, time because he can tour and talk and starte getting connected with voters around the state and Jeff Bingerman has the name recogiznition. "
February 18, 2011 5:05 PM
Bob says: "IMPEACH HER!"
February 17, 2011 4:47 AM
David Mark says: "Where are the new job initiatives, Governor Martinez? Where are the innovative, bright, qualified Cabinet members you promised. And not one New Mexican among them? Are you that contemptuous of the talent we have in our own state? Look again at the budget mess Texas is in - you touted their conservative fiscal model and now they're in much worst of a mess than we're in! Thank goodness you failed in your attempt to kill the film industry and the jobs they bring to our state. With Sarah Palin and Jan Brewer as your idols and role models, I pity the future of our poor state. I agree that our state needed changes, but we're quickly finding you're definitely not the leader we hoped for. Sad, sad, sad. Wake up fellow New Mexicans!"
February 17, 2011 1:13 AM
Gary Nelson says: "Hey governor, I saw you appointed two people as Judges for the Third Judicial District and they were both from New Mexico. What happened, couldn't you find someone from outside the state to appoint?"
February 16, 2011 6:53 PM
Tomas No Mas says: "I remember when I was asked to cover an event when Susana Martinez was in Espanola during a book reading. She was going to be fielding questions from the media and I was escorted outside with the Sun Reporter and waited 15 minutes in the cold for her to come out. I left because I was so cold and I really value my time. You can waste $10, $30 but never waste time because you can never get that back. We waited 30 minutes for her to arrive in the classroom and the kids were getting antsy too. (I lost 45 minutes of my life waiting for the opportunity to ask one question.) I love myself too much to go through that again. "
February 16, 2011 3:43 PM
Esperanza Varela says: "I did not vote for you , but I realized what a mistake our people committed when you announced a Floridian to run our educational system. People Wake Up She is not about New Mexico and helping to create new Jobs!!!! She is about Helping the Republican Partyy and paying back the big favors she now owes for their support."
February 16, 2011 11:14 AM
Transito Trujillo says: "Asside from taking New Mexico back to pre-Richardson time by undoing everything he attempted to do, what progressive issues will you undertake."
February 16, 2011 9:41 AM
G. Quintana says: "You left New Mexicans out in the cold... literally."
February 16, 2011 1:44 AM
Donx O'Rourke says: "Susana says we don't need government between us and our doctors; but for-profit insurance companies are just fine."
February 15, 2011 9:40 PM
Patrick says: "Susana promised she would end corruption in this state, of NM. However, if she falls through that ends rights that we as Americans have. Leave it to individuals and companies not the government!"
February 15, 2011 9:15 PM
Ivan says: "Susana how stupid can you get first you support giving millions to a company to stay even though they can't go anywhere, but you propose taking down the film incentives that can go anywhere like say Michigan that has a 40% incentive! REALLY!"
February 15, 2011 8:25 PM
Myron Benally Jr. says: "On January 31, 2011 Governor Martinez signed an executive order rescinding sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico.
Shame shame shame.
We shouldn't be standing with the nutjobs in Arizona. Were better than Jan Brewer and her cronies "
February 15, 2011 5:00 PM
Big Bill says: "the first move she made was determined to be illegal. it's all downhill from here."
February 15, 2011 3:13 PM
Jan Whitebear says: "She's not going to be happy until she turns New Mexico into another Arizona! GOD FORBID!!"
February 15, 2011 1:37 PM
Consuelo says: ""Papers please" Gov.Susana Martinez"
February 15, 2011 11:38 AM
Ray Today says: "As the chief state official, the Governor failed miserably in the gas & electric shortages this winter. She should have been more insightful into the dirty tricks that Texas uses to extort energy, water, whatever: since she is a GTT herself. We have been duped by a Texan!"
February 15, 2011 6:49 AM
Robert says: "Why, She's Sarah Palin... without a brain. Is that possible???"
February 15, 2011 3:45 AM
John Rider says: "What about all the official take home cars??? You said you would cut something like 800, but only 67 or so were cut... and then you ever took on 670 new ones. Yep. LMAO."
February 15, 2011 3:44 AM
Javier Baca says: "She will be impeached for gross incompetence. Just give her a year or two and watch and count her screw-ups. Watch."
February 15, 2011 3:41 AM
Richard Martinez. says: "Susana... This phony, ENRON STYLE, natural gas shortage just happened as soon as you got into office. Great propaganda for the Texas Oil and Gas industry who paid for your election to brainwash us New Mexicans into 'Drill Baby Drill. No wonder your initials are S & M. We have NEVER had such a pressure shortage in the modern history in this state. What a crock. Paid for by BIG OIL."
February 15, 2011 3:37 AM
Eugene Martinez says: "I find it hypocritical that you promised to bring jobs to New Mexico and fire 300 state employees that knew the job and didn't place these employees somewhere else but on unemployment. I also find it hard to believe that the recognition you gave to the Gas Of NM is only bad publicity, you gave to the ABQ police and NM National guard medals but you failed to recognize the hard working Gas company employees that had nothing to with the outage and everything to do to get service restoration. You claim you are concerned about the well being of all New Mexicans but you failed to dispatch any other police depts. you have the state and Santa Fe police depts . at your disposal. What did they really do to speed up the restoration of gas "nothing" all they did was watch the Technicians do the work. I am not against any military person or police officers, but I believe in being fair to all involved. But if you want to hold the Gas company accountable for what they have done then you should be accountable for what you have done and will continue to do. Keep the films in NM. I personally know a lot of who have gained employment because of the film industry and they are all from NM. Taking this away will hurt a lot of families because you will take their jobs from them and then they would leave NM for another state. So keep hurting us like this and you will not be governor for a second term. Which I will pray does not happen. "
February 15, 2011 1:45 AM
Tom Joad says: "Take care of the environment!"
February 14, 2011 9:48 PM
Carol Guzman says: "I don't think former Bush Administration officials come cheap...How much has this Advisory Council been promised in contracts, honoraria, per diem, lodging, travel and other perks?"
February 11, 2011 7:00 PM
Elle says: "I think it's perfectly fine to be able to determine environmental policy without a background in the subject. After all, I watch Law and Order so I can be a lawyer now, just like our governor!"
February 8, 2011 8:22 PM
John Cognak says: "Dear Susana Martinez,
I really don't know what horrible thing you're going to do next. I know that you'll probably one-up me here, but maybe you should insist on teaching intelligent design in the science classroom or actively attempt to chase all of the hippie artists out of Santa Fe. Perhaps we should declare war on Mexico. I know you have a big imagination, and an even bigger resistance to cognitive dissonance, so I know you'll make us proud, and turn New Mexico into even more of a third-world shithole.
Love,
Godless Liberal"
February 2, 2011 8:09 PM
N.Marie Telles says: "I can't believe this woman, she isn't worried about the State, she is worried about Breaking all the promises she made...Wrong move SM...when you speed, you just may get a ticket, she's going way too fast!!"
February 2, 2011 7:58 PM
Karen Rascon says: "Martinez is moving too fast are we sure it wasn't the blind chicano that voted her in cause of the last name. There are people with more expierence and dedication to the state. What is it Susana do you think you still a prosecutor why didn't you run for Attorney General. All you ever talk about is one case that you put people to justice. Start appointing people from NM and also remember it is not just down south here there is still northern NM"
January 26, 2011 3:03 AM
Dena Spohn says: "The first reason I didn't vote for you is that you accepted the endorsement of Sarah Palin who I consider to be a rightwing nightmare. I am an environmentalist and I knew you would go right along with those anti-environment Texans who put the worst President we have ever had (in my opinion) in office for 8 years. My second reason is that you took money from the people who funded the Swiftboat Veterans who prevented my favorite politician, John Kerry, from becoming President. I have zero respect for you."
January 22, 2011 8:17 PM
Del Jack says: "If you can read a thermometer then you understand global warming theory. It is not difficult. Somewhere between been able to open your eyes or having the amazing ability to grasp the obvious. It ain't rocket science Harrison. Guv, I should be more understanding. Maybe you can not read a thermometer covered in oil."
January 22, 2011 7:50 PM
Mike Kitts says: "Why, Governor Martrinez, are you trying to kill off the Entertainment Industry in New Mexico? Who is paying you to do so?"
January 22, 2011 2:48 PM
Annette Ortiz says: "One of the many acts of hypocrisy we can expect from this woman. She has ALWAYS had her own agenda and she will use NM as her own for the next 4 years. In reality, we deserve everything she does to us for allowing her to be voted into office."
January 22, 2011 2:26 PM
Ana Chavez says: "The film industry is a 1.2 BILLION dollar industry for NM. Susanna, are you out of it that you can't see that this will help the state budget. PS, I didn't vote for you either. Oh by, the way, climate change is a reality, even though you "don't believe in science." "
January 11, 2011 8:26 PM
Jerry says: "I can't see any good at all that will come of this, except for those high-moneyed Texans and other industry reps that put her in office. Executive
Privilege to stop and or delay rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of the public, and these have been processed and voted on according to our rules of government. Even more, we here that now, some agency heads are not allowed to talk to the press. (Truly Freedom of the Press) Wake up folks, this has happened many times, one of those times was Germany."
January 7, 2011 4:45 PM
Annette Ortiz says: "New Mexicans voted this woman into office, so we deserve whatever she does to us. I knew education and medicaid would be the first things she destroyed. This is why I didn't vote for her. What did people think she was going to do? "
December 13, 2010 8:34 PM
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Romero says: "Is susana getting rid of the lottery program for college?"
September 29, 2011 1:00 PM
Clara says: "When can we start the recall proceedings? I can't wait to send La Tejana back home where she can get back to being a lawyer."
September 22, 2011 7:17 PM
Deborah A Walker says: "This is what happens when INFORMED voters don't vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
September 21, 2011 9:13 PM
Sylvia Chavez says: "Susana,
Stop your war against immigrants and stop your war on teachers. You owe your own success to both!"
September 21, 2011 6:08 PM
Anne says: "Where are the jobs?"
September 19, 2011 6:27 PM
Lee S. says: "Give the Gov's driver a ticket, & I'll believe he only got a warning NOT because the Gov was involved. The rest of us have to obey the traffic laws!"
September 2, 2011 3:57 PM
Lee S. says: "She's a big liar, who is probably a Tea Party puppet!"
September 1, 2011 5:16 PM
Ana Chavez says: "Go back to Texas. You are NOT a New Mexican. You have NO idea what NM needs. Its not a ditzy Dallas wannabe."
August 26, 2011 8:36 PM
Sue Arnold says: "Another lawsuit 8/23: SANTA FE — A national civil rights group will file a lawsuit today against Gov. Susana Martinez's administration, claiming it unlawfully has tried to force 10,000 people to verify their residency.
The suit is being bought by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. The organization said it is filing the case in state court on behalf of certain New Mexico legislators and residents.
Martinez, an ardent opponent of a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain New Mexico driver's licenses, this summer authorized a residency verification program aimed at foreign nationals.
The state Taxation and Revenue Department sent letters to 10,000 people. It instructed them to travel in person to Albuquerque or Las Cruces to verify their residency.
Though New Mexico issues driver's licenses without requiring proof of immigration status, applicants must live in the state.
Martinez said fraud has been a persistent problem in the licensing program. Illegal immigrants from from as far away as Chicago have been arrested while trying to obtain New Mexico driver's licenses.
MALDEF executives say Martinez's Residency Certification Program "singles out a specific class of individuals for an onerous and wasteful exercise of state resources."
The organization also said the program was never considered or authorized by the state Legislature.
Martinez, a Republican, initiated the residency checks as a executive decision, authorizing $49,000 for a call
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center to handle questions and setting up verification centers in New Mexico's two largest cities. She said the money came from Motor Vehicle Division's budget.
Executives of MALDEF would not say which legislators are suing, but all are Democrats. Republican lawmakers solidly support Martinez on the verification program and her push to repeal the licensing law.
Legislators who are party to the lawsuit are to appear at a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol.
Martinez lost her attempt last winter to repeal the law enabling illegal immigrants to receive driver's licenses. Republicans will try again in a special legislative session that starts Sept. 6.
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Santa Fe Bureau Chief Milan Simonich can be contacted at msimonich@tnmnp.com or 505-820-6898. His blog is at nmcapitolreport.com."
August 24, 2011 2:11 PM
Muy instructivo says: "Leer el mundo blog, bastante bueno
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August 19, 2011 7:29 AM
Mona D says: "I hope everyone who DID vote for her sees how that vote went to nothing but an ignorant, evil, lazy eyed botched prosecutor who is as intelligent as a potato!"
August 15, 2011 2:19 PM
Marcos says: "instead of softie susana, how about susana sonsa?
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August 4, 2011 3:44 PM
Francisco says: "It will be an interesting Special Session, here is a person who will be a truly dull light trying to influence something she know nothing about!
Redistricting is very important and well, Susana's addition of fireworks and Illegals with driver's liscenses are not in that category, talk about a waste of time and tax payer money! She just doesn't get it! She was supposed to "take waste out of Government"? Hummmmm..."
August 4, 2011 12:27 PM
Kaida says: "Governor Martinez takes money from ranchers and does what they want with no regard to science or proper wildlife management policies. The decision about the health and future of the state's wildlife is available to the highest bidder."
July 22, 2011 8:09 AM
MexicanoDemocrat says: "I cant believe that vendida is still trying to mess with our mexican raza after all she has looks hardcore mexican! what a sell out it upsets me she is tryin to hurt our own raza leave them alone they do not do a thing to you. God forbid you ruin this state and turn it into another arizona because you will destroy it and leave it broke. Impeachment time has arrived just tell me where to sign."
July 21, 2011 9:07 PM
Ed Ethridge says: "I understand trying to balance the budget but a state that doesn't grow will go mothball with time. Look how Oregon tanked when the timber industry downsized. This state needs all the incentives to bring diverse businesses into the state. I know you know this Governor because it is common sense."
July 13, 2011 12:16 PM
Delilah Montoya says: "Susanna, we have one of the finest universities in the country. Yet your refuse to hirer a New Mexican into a state funded job. Instead you have opened the doors to carpet baggers. Is this because you have no respect for New Mexico, the New Mexican and our resources?"
June 26, 2011 1:13 AM
Sue Arnold says: "How much is it costing the taxpayers to defend Susana in court? Repeatedly? As an attorney, shouldn't she know better?"
June 24, 2011 2:23 PM
Joseph says: "its time to impeach/recall
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June 22, 2011 5:46 PM
Francisco says: "She is truly not suited to be gov. I thought other gov's were bad but, she stinks! Vindictive, arrogant and stupid don't qualify you for anything. She has been monitoring state employees email and other comunications, I guess she was out to lunch during law school discussions of the 1st Amendment, or they might not teach that in Texas!"
June 22, 2011 5:04 PM
Dee L. says: "Sadly, the media doesn't report Susana's "pay to play" corruption. The new RLD (Regulation and Licensing Department) was/is (put his company in his sons name) a contractor (those that despise RLD and regulations), but because he was a big contributor, he is now in charge of RLD! He also has sent out e-mails forbidding RLD employees to talk to the media, why? This is similar to a vampire in charge of a blood bank! "
June 1, 2011 8:08 AM
Karen says: "I have been watching and hearing much like Do you really need to be in the spotlight. Another what is it that you want to hire another outsider to take care of our state "Medicaid" Why not put that money 1.7million or so back into the Medicaid program. Or best yet give them what extras are getting in your pocket. Best unheard people here in New Mexico are in need of keeping our taxes and jobs within people born and raised here. Entiende mujer where are all the promises. Are you the Sarah Palin of NM?"
May 31, 2011 6:42 PM
Ex-Republican says: "Palin-endorsed??? WTH!!!!"
May 30, 2011 8:10 PM
Bernadette says: ""Responsibly, transparency and accountability" Is what the Repuk Gov stated, but it doesn't apply to her. Her motto is do as I say not as I do. "
May 21, 2011 5:22 AM
Morgaine says: "What did everyone expect? Looking forward to impeachment, if someone has the guts to pursue it. Meanwhile, I'm heading back to California reducing your tax base by a few. "
May 13, 2011 6:52 PM
Mary says: "Please stop taking the jobs that are desperately needed. Help us don't hurt us! "
May 11, 2011 4:52 PM
Andy says: "I'm still trying to figure out what she has accomplished to date? Jobs? (NO)... Cronies? (YES).. "
May 10, 2011 3:13 PM
Harrison says: "Hanna Skandera may be an excellent educational statistician, and with that credential can identify areas of initially-measurable improvement in the schools through data analysis, but to be an effective leader in education able to make significant change in education, you must understand the art and science of teaching, or pedagogy.There are plenty of Ed.D. educational statisticians with full integration of an understanding of the science of education behind them. Skandera does not hold a doctorate. Bill Cosby would have been a better choice, at least he holds an Ed.D. "
April 29, 2011 2:16 PM
Clara says: "Susana promised to improve schools and so far all she seems to be concerned with is taking money away from the schools through audits. She hired a secretary of education from California and they run their public schools system like that of a third world nation."
April 20, 2011 9:44 AM
Dr. JOhn K. Scariano says: "C'mon Marie Antoinette, learn how to govern instead of rule.
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April 14, 2011 1:11 AM
Patrick says: "Suzanne Martines needs to stop wasting our tax dollars to travel city to city to sign bills. Why can't she it do it in the comfort of her Santa Fe office? Or did she finally find a use for that jet Richardson used?"
April 1, 2011 7:53 PM
Fran Hardy says: "So the film incentives were on the chopping block stopping Masque Entertainment from building in the railyard. They were going to be training and employing quite a few people. What about the incentives for gas and oil? Not even looked at.....they are going to drill regardless. A real betrayal of the people of New Mexico."
March 31, 2011 5:11 PM
Michelle Rose says: "I don't understand why she keeps wanting people that are under-qualified or not qualified for high ranking positions in New Mexico. Gov Martinez, what are you doing? I just don't understand."
March 29, 2011 12:52 PM
elisabeth reed says: "Governor
We who voted for you are sadly disappointed by this decison regarding Darren White. He is not just of questionable moral fibre. We all have known of his greed and ambition that reek of personal gain but to associate your very good self with this type of typical corrupt old school New Mexican Smokey and the Bandit is beneath you. I had a larg party on Monday last and the general word was that you are not making this decision with your usual reputavle code of ethics. Please re-consider. It would make great strides in those of us who want to support you. But this man casts a large stain over your early days as the primary leader in New Mexico.
Sincerely, Elisabeth Reed "
March 26, 2011 2:28 PM
Marcos says: "We cannot stand and let La Tejana do this to us. Remove Darren White from the Judicial Standards Commission!"
March 23, 2011 8:54 PM
Consuelo says: "It seems to me that all repug govs are on the same track to kill anything middle class. it is time to start a recall or impeachment on her and her cronies. NM better wake up. we are already one of the poorest state and she will do her best to destroy what little this state has to help our people. go after her now and let her know that in NM we believe she should be replaced. I hope the ordinary repug voter that put her in office wake up and can live with their vote when there is no middle class"
March 10, 2011 10:49 AM
Judy McKenzie says: "I did not vote for her and I wish noone else did. The future of NM is dismal at best with her at the helm. Seriously, can we impeach her quickly before we are all with no future?"
March 9, 2011 1:11 PM
Charlie Vigil says: "Susana, did you forget what being an American is about? If you have one bad apple do you throw out the bushel? What you are doing with immigration is political genocide and in strange twist, a form of political cannibalism since yoju are an Hispanic (Latina) yourself. You are portraying a teacher that punishes or worse yet discards her students because there is a diviant in the classroom. Susana I ask that you fix the problem. I didn't vote you into office to be a dictator. The state has real issues and your political agendas are not what I want to see. I want to see positve actions on how to better our state, Had I listened to the wise I would not have voted for you, now that I have, I would like to see you actually improve the state instead of creating turmoil. In parts of this country you too are one of "them"."
March 9, 2011 8:49 AM
Drew VahnBrun says: "Contact GOVERNOR MARTINEZ, and ask her to KEEP HER WORD on the STUDY OF FILM INCENTIVES BEFORE ANY CHANGES ARE MADE. Her number is 505-476-2200. Thank you.
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March 4, 2011 12:56 AM
NMBioGuy says: "How many times do we have to drag her to court to follow the rules? I say, third time becomes contempt for the citizens of NM, that's when impeachment should begin."
March 2, 2011 9:03 PM
Olgateresa Gonzalez Baigas says: "I am outraged at Susana Martinez's governorship. Susana, you are paid for by outside interests...you are playing the Spanish card to get the people to vote for you...you are a Republican playing card...you will ruin this state...I am so ashamed of you..you are against environmental rights, educational rights, woman's rights, poor people's rights...you are not a governor...you did not earn this position..you were bought and paid for by out of state interests...are you not ashamed? You soy mas Hispana que tu...Tu no tienes nada que hacer con los hispanos mismos que viven aqui in Neuvo Mexico..que descaro!!! Que insulto..basta...vetate...Recall this bad woman."
March 1, 2011 10:47 PM
Francisco Apodaca says: "I'm quickly getting tired of "SoundBite Susana. She plays to the camera so much, I wonder if she is on the payroll! She says absolutely nothing relevant to policy or real problems other than a one sentence remark. She has no idea on how to approach an issue in order to solve it, only these generalized statements. Come on, say something with supported facts and what the implications of actions or non-actions are going to be! She is obviously unqualified to serve in the capacity of Governor, she should have run for Attorney General, where at least she can play to the crowd. New Mexican's are getting tired of nothing, all air, no substance."
March 1, 2011 8:58 PM
bARbara says: "She has the power to declare war on "we the people" and is."
March 1, 2011 5:47 PM
Dustin Missildine says: "Did not vote for her and want her gone!"
February 28, 2011 4:35 PM
George says: "Why does she keep repeating the same rhetoric regarding the welfare of Education and Children?? She is using this to manipulate the people of NM. Doesn't she have children of her own???"
February 28, 2011 1:44 AM
Adrian says: "A student of mine and myself went to the gub. debate at Temple Albert in Albuquerque and afterward this student, who is an academic star who is very involved in the community and is a social justice activist introduced herself to then candidate Martinez. The candidate was very happy to talk to her (she was the only young person in the place) and the student told her of all of her accomplishments which are many. She then told her that she is an undocumented immigrant. The girl then asked her why she is targeting young people like herself with the lottery scholarship denial proposal. Martinez looked her in the eye and without any reasons, data or any information simply stated "There is no money for you" this is a true story that reflects the careless attitude that martinez has for these hard-working kids who were brought here through no choice of their own."
February 25, 2011 10:28 PM
Norma Stitz says: "Hanna Skandera? We'd be better off with Hannah Montana. Blech."
February 22, 2011 8:03 PM
Cynthia vonHendricks says: "What's New Mexico's policy on a Governor recall? If she not acting in the people's interests then we need to get rid of her."
February 22, 2011 7:27 PM
kyle hutzen says: "next she cut s job killing regs. i dont trust her with my tax money ."
February 19, 2011 2:53 PM
Jeremy Montoya says: "As you know Senator Jeff Bingerman is going to retire. I hope he decides to run for govenor in 2014. Jeff Bingerman has strong bi partisan support. He would be the best person to beat Susana Martinez in 2014. Susana Martinez may have a very strong opponent in 2014 now. I hope the New Mexico Democratic Party runs Jeff Bingerman to be governor in 2014 plus Jeff Bingerman is from the Southwest part of the state so he would perform very well in Las Cruces Susana's home city. I hope this gamble with him leaving the Senate will pay off and he can run for Governor in 2014. He would be a very strong Democrat against Martinez with the funds, time because he can tour and talk and starte getting connected with voters around the state and Jeff Bingerman has the name recogiznition. "
February 18, 2011 5:05 PM
Bob says: "IMPEACH HER!"
February 17, 2011 4:47 AM
David Mark says: "Where are the new job initiatives, Governor Martinez? Where are the innovative, bright, qualified Cabinet members you promised. And not one New Mexican among them? Are you that contemptuous of the talent we have in our own state? Look again at the budget mess Texas is in - you touted their conservative fiscal model and now they're in much worst of a mess than we're in! Thank goodness you failed in your attempt to kill the film industry and the jobs they bring to our state. With Sarah Palin and Jan Brewer as your idols and role models, I pity the future of our poor state. I agree that our state needed changes, but we're quickly finding you're definitely not the leader we hoped for. Sad, sad, sad. Wake up fellow New Mexicans!"
February 17, 2011 1:13 AM
Gary Nelson says: "Hey governor, I saw you appointed two people as Judges for the Third Judicial District and they were both from New Mexico. What happened, couldn't you find someone from outside the state to appoint?"
February 16, 2011 6:53 PM
Tomas No Mas says: "I remember when I was asked to cover an event when Susana Martinez was in Espanola during a book reading. She was going to be fielding questions from the media and I was escorted outside with the Sun Reporter and waited 15 minutes in the cold for her to come out. I left because I was so cold and I really value my time. You can waste $10, $30 but never waste time because you can never get that back. We waited 30 minutes for her to arrive in the classroom and the kids were getting antsy too. (I lost 45 minutes of my life waiting for the opportunity to ask one question.) I love myself too much to go through that again. "
February 16, 2011 3:43 PM
Esperanza Varela says: "I did not vote for you , but I realized what a mistake our people committed when you announced a Floridian to run our educational system. People Wake Up She is not about New Mexico and helping to create new Jobs!!!! She is about Helping the Republican Partyy and paying back the big favors she now owes for their support."
February 16, 2011 11:14 AM
Transito Trujillo says: "Asside from taking New Mexico back to pre-Richardson time by undoing everything he attempted to do, what progressive issues will you undertake."
February 16, 2011 9:41 AM
G. Quintana says: "You left New Mexicans out in the cold... literally."
February 16, 2011 1:44 AM
Donx O'Rourke says: "Susana says we don't need government between us and our doctors; but for-profit insurance companies are just fine."
February 15, 2011 9:40 PM
Patrick says: "Susana promised she would end corruption in this state, of NM. However, if she falls through that ends rights that we as Americans have. Leave it to individuals and companies not the government!"
February 15, 2011 9:15 PM
Ivan says: "Susana how stupid can you get first you support giving millions to a company to stay even though they can't go anywhere, but you propose taking down the film incentives that can go anywhere like say Michigan that has a 40% incentive! REALLY!"
February 15, 2011 8:25 PM
Myron Benally Jr. says: "On January 31, 2011 Governor Martinez signed an executive order rescinding sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico.
Shame shame shame.
We shouldn't be standing with the nutjobs in Arizona. Were better than Jan Brewer and her cronies "
February 15, 2011 5:00 PM
Big Bill says: "the first move she made was determined to be illegal. it's all downhill from here."
February 15, 2011 3:13 PM
Jan Whitebear says: "She's not going to be happy until she turns New Mexico into another Arizona! GOD FORBID!!"
February 15, 2011 1:37 PM
Consuelo says: ""Papers please" Gov.Susana Martinez"
February 15, 2011 11:38 AM
Ray Today says: "As the chief state official, the Governor failed miserably in the gas & electric shortages this winter. She should have been more insightful into the dirty tricks that Texas uses to extort energy, water, whatever: since she is a GTT herself. We have been duped by a Texan!"
February 15, 2011 6:49 AM
Robert says: "Why, She's Sarah Palin... without a brain. Is that possible???"
February 15, 2011 3:45 AM
John Rider says: "What about all the official take home cars??? You said you would cut something like 800, but only 67 or so were cut... and then you ever took on 670 new ones. Yep. LMAO."
February 15, 2011 3:44 AM
Javier Baca says: "She will be impeached for gross incompetence. Just give her a year or two and watch and count her screw-ups. Watch."
February 15, 2011 3:41 AM
Richard Martinez. says: "Susana... This phony, ENRON STYLE, natural gas shortage just happened as soon as you got into office. Great propaganda for the Texas Oil and Gas industry who paid for your election to brainwash us New Mexicans into 'Drill Baby Drill. No wonder your initials are S & M. We have NEVER had such a pressure shortage in the modern history in this state. What a crock. Paid for by BIG OIL."
February 15, 2011 3:37 AM
Eugene Martinez says: "I find it hypocritical that you promised to bring jobs to New Mexico and fire 300 state employees that knew the job and didn't place these employees somewhere else but on unemployment. I also find it hard to believe that the recognition you gave to the Gas Of NM is only bad publicity, you gave to the ABQ police and NM National guard medals but you failed to recognize the hard working Gas company employees that had nothing to with the outage and everything to do to get service restoration. You claim you are concerned about the well being of all New Mexicans but you failed to dispatch any other police depts. you have the state and Santa Fe police depts . at your disposal. What did they really do to speed up the restoration of gas "nothing" all they did was watch the Technicians do the work. I am not against any military person or police officers, but I believe in being fair to all involved. But if you want to hold the Gas company accountable for what they have done then you should be accountable for what you have done and will continue to do. Keep the films in NM. I personally know a lot of who have gained employment because of the film industry and they are all from NM. Taking this away will hurt a lot of families because you will take their jobs from them and then they would leave NM for another state. So keep hurting us like this and you will not be governor for a second term. Which I will pray does not happen. "
February 15, 2011 1:45 AM
Tom Joad says: "Take care of the environment!"
February 14, 2011 9:48 PM
Carol Guzman says: "I don't think former Bush Administration officials come cheap...How much has this Advisory Council been promised in contracts, honoraria, per diem, lodging, travel and other perks?"
February 11, 2011 7:00 PM
Elle says: "I think it's perfectly fine to be able to determine environmental policy without a background in the subject. After all, I watch Law and Order so I can be a lawyer now, just like our governor!"
February 8, 2011 8:22 PM
John Cognak says: "Dear Susana Martinez,
I really don't know what horrible thing you're going to do next. I know that you'll probably one-up me here, but maybe you should insist on teaching intelligent design in the science classroom or actively attempt to chase all of the hippie artists out of Santa Fe. Perhaps we should declare war on Mexico. I know you have a big imagination, and an even bigger resistance to cognitive dissonance, so I know you'll make us proud, and turn New Mexico into even more of a third-world shithole.
Love,
Godless Liberal"
February 2, 2011 8:09 PM
N.Marie Telles says: "I can't believe this woman, she isn't worried about the State, she is worried about Breaking all the promises she made...Wrong move SM...when you speed, you just may get a ticket, she's going way too fast!!"
February 2, 2011 7:58 PM
Karen Rascon says: "Martinez is moving too fast are we sure it wasn't the blind chicano that voted her in cause of the last name. There are people with more expierence and dedication to the state. What is it Susana do you think you still a prosecutor why didn't you run for Attorney General. All you ever talk about is one case that you put people to justice. Start appointing people from NM and also remember it is not just down south here there is still northern NM"
January 26, 2011 3:03 AM
Dena Spohn says: "The first reason I didn't vote for you is that you accepted the endorsement of Sarah Palin who I consider to be a rightwing nightmare. I am an environmentalist and I knew you would go right along with those anti-environment Texans who put the worst President we have ever had (in my opinion) in office for 8 years. My second reason is that you took money from the people who funded the Swiftboat Veterans who prevented my favorite politician, John Kerry, from becoming President. I have zero respect for you."
January 22, 2011 8:17 PM
Del Jack says: "If you can read a thermometer then you understand global warming theory. It is not difficult. Somewhere between been able to open your eyes or having the amazing ability to grasp the obvious. It ain't rocket science Harrison. Guv, I should be more understanding. Maybe you can not read a thermometer covered in oil."
January 22, 2011 7:50 PM
Mike Kitts says: "Why, Governor Martrinez, are you trying to kill off the Entertainment Industry in New Mexico? Who is paying you to do so?"
January 22, 2011 2:48 PM
Annette Ortiz says: "One of the many acts of hypocrisy we can expect from this woman. She has ALWAYS had her own agenda and she will use NM as her own for the next 4 years. In reality, we deserve everything she does to us for allowing her to be voted into office."
January 22, 2011 2:26 PM
Ana Chavez says: "The film industry is a 1.2 BILLION dollar industry for NM. Susanna, are you out of it that you can't see that this will help the state budget. PS, I didn't vote for you either. Oh by, the way, climate change is a reality, even though you "don't believe in science." "
January 11, 2011 8:26 PM
Jerry says: "I can't see any good at all that will come of this, except for those high-moneyed Texans and other industry reps that put her in office. Executive
Privilege to stop and or delay rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of the public, and these have been processed and voted on according to our rules of government. Even more, we here that now, some agency heads are not allowed to talk to the press. (Truly Freedom of the Press) Wake up folks, this has happened many times, one of those times was Germany."
January 7, 2011 4:45 PM
Annette Ortiz says: "New Mexicans voted this woman into office, so we deserve whatever she does to us. I knew education and medicaid would be the first things she destroyed. This is why I didn't vote for her. What did people think she was going to do? "
December 13, 2010 8:34 PM