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Gary King Believes State’s Best Days Behind Us; Governor Martinez Moving New Mexico Forward Albuquerque, NM – The race for governor officially starts today with Governor Susana Martinez kicking off the general election by meeting with voters across northern New Mexico in Las Vegas, Española and Farmington.  Governor Martinez is telling New Mexicans about her record of accomplishment that is moving the state forward after eight years of failed leadership.  But her opponent, Attorney General Gary King, has already made it crystal clear that he believes New Mexico’s best days are in the past and wants to take the state back … Read More

Governor Susana Martinez enters the 2014 general election in a very strong position to win a second term.  Her opponent, Attorney General Gary King, limps in to the battle for New Mexico with nearly two-thirds of the voters in his own party already having cast a vote against him.  Aside from Governor Martinez’s strong personal and political standing, the current political environment and historical trends all favor her re-election. The 2014 Election In Perspective The 2014 midterm election is widely expected to be a strong year for Republicans based on historical trends and current polling of the political environment. In … Read More

Five Democrat Candidates Want To Return NM To Days Of Bill Richardson  ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Governor Susana Martinez launched her fourth English-language television commercial for her re-election campaign. The ad – titled “Same” – tells New Mexicans about Governor Martinez’s accomplishments and efforts to move the state forward, while all five of her opponents want to bring back the same old and failed policies of Bill Richardson. “Our opponents are running a negative and very personal campaign against Governor Martinez because all they have to offer are the same old and failed policies of Bill Richardson,” said Chris Sanchez, campaign spokesman.  “While Governor Martinez is fighting to reform education and move our state forward, the five Democrat politicians are clamoring to turn back the clock to the … Read More

Gov. encourages time off for parent-teacher conferences Farmington Daily Times By: Governor Susana Martinez 05/27/2014 http://www.daily-times.com/farmington-opinion/ci_25843969/column-gov-encourages-time-off-parent-teacher-conferences Dear Community Leader: I am writing to you concerning the education of our students and how we can better encourage and assist parents in participating in their children’s success in school. Studies have shown that if a parent is engaged in their child’s education, that child has a much greater chance of earning higher grades, taking more advanced courses, and improving their overall performance in the classroom. There are many ways, of course, that a parent can become involved – from taking part in … Read More

Support the Governor’s reading reforms Albuquerque Journal By: Minerva Camp May 20, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/403415/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-32.html Support the Governor’s reading reforms NATIONAL LIBRARY week just passed and I think it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of teaching kids to read. That, in turn, makes it a good time to reflect on why we should support Gov. Susana Martinez’s education reforms. Without strong reading skills, our kids won’t be able to succeed in school and get well-paid jobs. Simply put, companies need employees who are well-equipped to succeed in the workplace. Due to decades of failed education policies, New Mexico … Read More

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Governor Susana Martinez launched her second radio ad today. The commercial lays out the Governor’s record of accomplishment and vision for New Mexico’s future. This advertisement comes on the heels of negative radio and television commercials aired by the Democrats running for governor and their allies. “The Democrat candidates have been running a negative campaign from day one because they don’t want voters to know that the only thing they have to offer is a return to the failed policies of Bill Richardson,” said Chris Sanchez, campaign spokesman. “The five Democrat politicians running for governor have one thing in common: they’re all pushing Bill Richardson’s old, … Read More

Opinion: Governor’s reforms are improving education The Albuquerque Journal By: Rep. Tim D. Lewis / Republican, Rio Rancho PUBLISHED: Sunday, May 18, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/402146/opinion/governors-reforms-are-improving-education.html I know it’s popular in some circles to attack Gov. Susana Martinez as anti-teacher and claim that her education reforms aren’t working. But let me tell you, as a teacher from a family of teachers, those smears don’t reflect the facts. Martinez has a record that demonstrates she cares about teachers and the students we teach. With Teacher Appreciation Week behind us, I want New Mexicans to know the truth about the governor – not manufactured criticism … Read More

Governor: Germany-based manufacturer to bring 100 new jobs to Las Cruces The Associated Press May 17, 2014 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4fd0602a9c234b008f31bf2a37e373dc/NM–Governor-Manufacturing-Jobs LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Germany-based manufacturer of automotive tape is bringing its first North American operation to New Mexico, along with the promise of 100 jobs. Gov. Susana Martinez announced the deal Saturday in Las Cruces’ West Mesa Industrial Park, home of the new CertoPlast facility. The governor says the agreement brings 100 full-time positions that will pay $22.38 an hour. Martinez says the company will be the first to establish itself inside the Dona Ana County Foreign Trade Zone, … Read More