Working Across Party Lines

“While Congress Decides What It’s Going To Do On Making High Quality Pre-K Available To More Kids, There Is Bi-Partisan Work Being Done Among The Folks In This Room. We’ve Got Governors Like Robert Bentley, Jack Markell, Susana Martinez, Deval Patrick, All Expanding Funding Or Dedicating Funds To Make That Happen In Their States. And We Want To Partner With You This Year. I’ll Pull Together A Coalition Of Philanthropists, Elected Officials And Business Leaders All Of Whom Are Excited And Interested In Working With You To Help More Kids Access The High-Quality Pre-K That They Need.”President Barack Obama, February 24, 2014

“I Know Governor Martinez Very Well And Have Worked With Her Closely Over The Years On Various Issues, Including Honoring New Mexico’s Veterans, Helping Small Businesses Create More Jobs Through Increased Tourism And Serving The Needs Of Our Native American Communities.  Governor Martinez Is An Authentic And Passionate Leader Who Sincerely Cares About The People We Represent And Any Attempt To Suggest Otherwise Is Simply False.” Jackie McKinney, Former Democratic Mayor of Gallup, NM, 2014

“After Years Of Pressuring Lawmakers And Facing Criticism From Immigrant Rights Groups, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez Signed A Bipartisan Bill Tuesday That Revises The State’s Immigrant Driver’s License Law And Puts New Mexico In Compliance With Tougher Federal Identification Requirements.” Russell Contreras, “Martinez signs REAL ID bill on driver's licenses”, The Associated Press, 03/08/2016

“She Has Intelligence, Charisma And — In Her Last-Minute Tax Compromise And In Expanding Medicaid Coverage — Delivered Bipartisan Accomplishments.”“Our View: For governor, Martinez ”, The Santa Fe New Mexican, 10/25/2014

“She Has Worked Closely With A Legislature Held By Democrats And Bucked Her Party By Taking The Medicaid Expansion In Obamacare.”Brett LoGiurato, “Last Night, We Got Our First Look At Chris Christie With The Woman He Might Pick For Vice President”, Business Insider, 11/05/2013

“There’s A Reason Democratic Mayors Are Taking The Unprecedented Step Of Endorsing Governor Martinez And That’s Because We All Believe Our State Needs To Move Beyond Divisiveness.  I Know First-Hand That We Have A Great Governor Who Is Working Across Party Lines To Tackle The Tough Issues And Move New Mexico Forward.”Jackie McKinney, Former Democratic Governor of Gallup, NM, 2014

“Whether You’re Democrat Or Republican, Governor Martinez Works Hard For All New Mexicans.”Darren Cordova, Former Democrat Mayor of Taos, NM, 2014

“It Was Tough, But Governor Martinez Was There Everyday To Ensure Our Community Was safe”Darren Cordova, Former Democrat Mayor of Taos, NM, 2014

“She’s One Of Us. Especially At Time Of Need, Governor Martinez Is Always There For New Mexico.”Darren Cordova, Former Democrat Mayor of Taos, NM, 2014

“It’s Very Reassuring That We Have A Governor That Cares For All The People In New Mexico”Alfonso Ortiz, Former Democrat Mayor of Las Vegas, NM, 2014

Senator Pete Campos Says The Governor Has Continued To Work Diligently

““It Is A Great Day Here In Our State Because Gov. Susana Martinez Has Already Signed The General Appropriations Act That Is Going To Continue Efficient Government In Our Great State….,” Said Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas.  “We Talk About Water, We Talk About Infrastructure, We Talk About Jobs For People Throughout Our Entire State. Our Governor Over The Last Four Years Has Continued To Work Diligently.””Mercy Lopez, “It’s Official – Gov Signs Bradner Funding”, Las Vegas Optic, 03/13/2014

“Although Martinez Doesn’t Take Office Until Jan. 1, There Are Already Some Signs Of Bipartisan Cooperation.”Dan Boyd, “Martinez Reaches Out To Democrats,” The Albuquerque Journal, www.abqjournal.com, 11/9/10

“Several Days After Defeating Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish In Last Week’s Gubernatorial Race, Martinez Called Influential Senate Finance Committee Chairman John Arthur Smith, D-Deming, To Discuss The State Budget.”Dan Boyd, “Martinez Reaches Out To Democrats,” The Albuquerque Journal, www.abqjournal.com, 11/9/10

“[Sen.] Smith, Who Has Butted Heads At Times With Two-Term Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson Over Fiscal Matters, Called The Telephone Conversation A Good Start.”Dan Boyd, “Martinez Reaches Out To Democrats,” The Albuquerque Journal, www.abqjournal.com, 11/9/10

Sen. John Arthur Smith On Gov. Martinez “It tells me she’s wanting to work across party lines…”Dan Boyd, “Martinez Reaches Out To Democrats,” The Albuquerque Journal, www.abqjournal.com, 11/9/10

The Santa Fe New Mexican Praised Gov. Martinez’s Decision To Reach Out To Democrat Sen. John Arthur Smith:

The Santa Fe New Mexican Called It “Good News” That Gov. Martinez Made The Effort To Reach “Across Party Aisles” And Call Democrat Sen. John Arthur Smith. “To that end, it’s good news that already, Martinez is reaching across party aisles as she attempts to get the state budget under control. She has called State. Sen. John Arthur Smith, a Democrat, always a good move because he knows as much about the budget as anyone.”Editorial, “Changing Of The Guard Signals New Direction,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, 11/12/10

“Closing The States Budget Gap Is Her First Priority, Martinez Told The Paper [Las Cruces Sun-News]. In That Spirit, She Has Already Spoken With Republican And Democratic State Lawmakers, Including Sen. John Arthur Smith, D-Deming, Who Is Named In Particular In The Sun-News Interview.”Trip Jennings, “Martinez Talks Priorities With Las Cruces Paper,” The New Mexico Independent, 11/8/10

“Martinez Said Both Political Parties Must Reach Across The Aisle To Make The Tough Decisions That Will Be Required To Solve The States Budget Woes.”Trip Jennings, “Martinez Talks Priorities With Las Cruces Paper,” The New Mexico Independent, 11/8/10

“Rep. Andy Nuñez Switched His Party Affiliation From Democrat To Declined To State On Tuesday And Announced That He Won’t Caucus With Either Party During The Legislative Session.”Heath Haussamen, “Rep. Nuñez Becomes An Independent,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 1/25/11

“Nuñez’s Switch Came After He Met Monday With Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.”Heath Haussamen, “Rep. Nuñez Becomes An Independent,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 1/25/11

“He Said The Two Had A ‘Super Meeting, Very Cordial,’ And Added That He And The Governor Are ‘Going Down The Same Path On Bills’ And “Working Together.’”Heath Haussamen, “Rep. Nuñez Becomes An Independent,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 1/25/11

Gov. Martinez Praised Rep. Nuñez For A ““Willingness To Put Addressing The Important Issues Facing New Mexicans Ahead Of Partisan Politics.” “Martinez said in a prepared statement that she applauded Nuñez’s “willingness to put addressing the important issues facing New Mexicans ahead of partisan politics.”Heath Haussamen, “Rep. Nuñez Becomes An Independent,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 1/25/11

Gov. Martinez: “Rep. Andy Nuñez and I had an excellent meeting Monday morning, where we discussed issues on which we can work together, such as repealing the law that gives driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and revoking those licenses that have currently been issued…”Heath Haussamen, “Rep. Nuñez Becomes An Independent,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 1/25/11

Democrats State Legislators Sen. Lynda Lovejoy And Rep. Sandra Jeff Praised Gov. Susana Martinez Upon The Appointment Of A Navajo To By The State’s Indian Affairs Secretary. “The praise for the Republican governor comes from Sen. Lynda Lovejoy and Rep. Sandra Jeff, Democratic lawmakers from Crownpoint who are both Navajo. It follows the appointment by Martinez of a Navajo to be the state’s Indian affairs secretary, and a legislative session in which both found some common ground with the governor.”Heath Haussamen, “Lawmakers Jeff, Lovejoy Heap Praise On Martinez,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 5/4/11

Democrat Sen. Lynda Lovejoy: “I do admire her willingness and her openness and her accessibility. … I’m not going to say Navajos are going to change their party affiliation and vote for her. It’s too soon. But it’s a good start for her, in my point of view.”Heath Haussamen, “Lawmakers Jeff, Lovejoy Heap Praise On Martinez,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 5/4/11

“Jeff Heaped Even More Praise On Martinez, Saying She’s Done Such A Good Job Of Reaching Out That Some Navajo Democrats Are Considering Becoming Republicans.”Heath Haussamen, “Lawmakers Jeff, Lovejoy Heap Praise On Martinez,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 5/4/11

Democrat Rep. Sandra Jeff Said Of Gov. Martinez: “There’s a common ground, and they see it in her…”Heath Haussamen, “Lawmakers Jeff, Lovejoy Heap Praise On Martinez,” NMPolitics.net, www.nmpolitics.net, 5/4/11

Democrat Taos Mayor Darren Córdova: “I can’t see what she could have done better. … I would give her an A-plus.”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

Mayor Córdova: “I am so impressed with the governor’s administration on the timeliness and the open communication they established. … There was never once where I had to wait for a call or couldn’t get through to anybody.”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

“‘I Clearly Knew Our Community Was In Good Hands,’ Said Córdova, A Democrat Whose Town During The Gubernatorial Campaign Was The Site Of An Anti-’Susana La Tejana Rally.’”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

“In Española, [Democrat] Mayor Alice Lucero Said Residents Would Have Been Worse Off Had Martinez Not Been So Proactive.”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

Democrat Española Mayor Alice Lucero: “Had it not been for her intervention, I think we really could have been off a lot longer…”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

“Lucero, A Democrat, Said Martinez Was In Touch With Her On Thursday And Said Then That She Wanted To Deploy The National Guard.”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

“Sen. Carlos Cisneros, D-Questa, Commended Martinez For How She Handled The Situation.”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

Sen. Carlos Cisneros, (D-Questa): “She handled the crisis the best she could under the circumstance. … She acted decisively, immediately and she needs to be commended for that effort. (The handling of) everything else, I disagree greatly with…”Kate Nash, “Elected Officials: Martinez Passed Test Of Handling Natural-Gas Crisis,” The Santa Fe New Mexican, www.santafenewmexican.com, 2/12/11

“A Bill That Would Tie Teacher Evaluations To Student Performance Sailed Through The Senate Education Committee On Friday.”Milan Simonich, “Bill Would Tie Teacher Ratings To Students’ Performance,” Las Cruces Sun-News, 2/19/11

“The Vote Was 7-0 For The Proposal Sponsored By Sen. Cynthia Nava, D-Las Cruces.”Milan Simonich, “Bill Would Tie Teacher Ratings To Students’ Performance,” Las Cruces Sun-News, 2/19/11

“Republican Gov. Susana Martinez Praised The Committee, As Five Democrats And Two Republicans Backed The Measure She Wanted.”Milan Simonich, “Bill Would Tie Teacher Ratings To Students’ Performance,” Las Cruces Sun-News, 2/19/11

“Martinez, A Republican, Said The Bill Would Make Schools Better And More Accountable.”Milan Simonich, “Bill Would Tie Teacher Ratings To Students’ Performance,” Las Cruces Sun-News, 2/19/11

“Martinez’s Administration Is Advocating The Bill As A Means Of Identifying Great Teachers And Helping Substandard Ones.”Milan Simonich, “Bill Would Tie Teacher Ratings To Students’ Performance,” Las Cruces Sun-News, 2/19/11

“Citing An Urgency To Shake Up New Mexico’s Public Education System, Gov. Susana Martinez And Top Education Officials In The Administration Are Pushing Hard For Letter Grades For Schools.Dan Boyd, “Governor, Education Secretary, Key Lawmaker Push Plan,” The Albuquerque Journal, 2/16/11

“The Plan Appears To Be Gaining Support From At Least Some Key Senate Democrats.” “While teachers union officials are skeptical of the proposal to give school grades – ranging from A to F – based on student progress, the plan appears to be gaining support from at least some key Senate Democrats.”Dan Boyd, “Governor, Education Secretary, Key Lawmaker Push Plan,” The Albuquerque Journal, 2/16/11

Sen. Cynthia Nava (D-Las Cruces) Said “She Wholeheartedly Supports It.” “Sen. Cynthia Nava, D-Las Cruces, chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee, said Tuesday that she wholeheartedly supports it.”Dan Boyd, “Governor, Education Secretary, Key Lawmaker Push Plan,” The Albuquerque Journal, 2/16/11

Sen. Cynthia Nava: “What I like about this new proposed system is that it recognizes schools for the growth they make – not just for the level of where the students are functioning…”Dan Boyd, “Governor, Education Secretary, Key Lawmaker Push Plan,” The Albuquerque Journal, 2/16/11

“She And More Than A Dozen Lawmakers Joined Martinez At A News Conference Outside The Roundhouse On Tuesday, The Day Before A Possible Vote On The Legislation In Nava’s Senate Committee.”Dan Boyd, “Governor, Education Secretary, Key Lawmaker Push Plan,” The Albuquerque Journal, 2/16/11