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Associated Press By: Barry Massey May 15, 2014 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/81b89ee2df2449d9b4d370266c12b303/NM–New-Mexico-Governor ESPANOLA, New Mexico — For Democrats, the road to victory over New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez leads through predominantly Hispanic communities across the north of the state. The incumbent Republican, however, has become a rising national star and favorite to win re-election because of her crossover appeal, especially in places such as Espanola where Democrats typically win big. “Overall, I think she’s done a good job in tough times, tough economic times,” said Lucas Fresquez, a Democrat and Espanola school board president. Fresquez recently listened to Martinez speak to students about … Read More

Report: State’s pre-K rating improves with more funds The New Mexican By: Robert Nott Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/report-state-s-pre-k-rating-improves-with-more-funds/article_190a9601-ac3c-52f9-9627-35ed289ea7b7.html New Mexico improved its national ranking in resources spent on prekindergarten programs last year from 31 to 27 among the 40 states, plus the District of Columbia, that offer pre-K programs, according to a report released Tuesday. The federally funded report by the National Institute for Early Education Research, a unit of Rutgers University, found that overall enrollment in prekindergarten declined across the U.S. for the first time in a decade, and spending per child rose just $36. But in … Read More

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez has outlined her commitment to boosting patrols along highways in southeastern New Mexico following a string of traffic fatalities in Eddy County. The governor’s move comes in response to a letter from Carlsbad city officials who voiced concerns about the growing problem. In the heart of southern New Mexico’s oil country, Eddy and Lea counties have been bustling in recent years. The oil boom has brought housing shortages and more traffic on the highways. “Carlsbad and Eddy County roads are an important part of our state’s continuing economic success, and keeping our families … Read More

Governor Launches Third English-Language Campaign Commercial, “Priorities” Albuquerque, NM — Governor Susana Martinez today launched her third English-language television commercial for her re-election campaign titled, “Priorities.” The ad highlights how Governor Martinez kept her promise to sell the state jet and focus on making education a top priority. In addition to ridding the state of the ultimate symbol of waste and excess, selling the jet also saves the state roughly $250,000 in average annual maintenance costs, without even calculating yearly fuel costs. GovernorMartinez points out that’s a similar amount to what New Mexico now spends providing every first grader in … Read More

Mayor Jackie McKinney Praises Governor Martinez For Putting New Mexico First Gallup, NM — Democratic Mayor Jackie McKinney of Gallup announced today his support for re-electing Governor Susana Martinez. The endorsement comes on the heels of Governor Martinez’s second English-language commercial, which features other Democratic mayors praising her for working across the aisle to get things done for New Mexico. Mayor McKinney released the following statement: “As a Democrat and Mayor of Gallup, I am proud to endorse Governor Susana Martinez for re-election. “I know Governor Martinez very well and have worked with her closely over the years on various issues, … Read More

Gov: Angel Fire ‘very deserving’ of vets cemetery Construction could begin in fall 2014 Sangre de Cristo Chronicle By Jesse Chaney Published: Thursday, April 24, 2014 http://www.sangrechronicle.com/articles/2014/04/24/angel_fire/doc5357e092308af347705929.txt ANGEL FIRE — Gov. Susana Martinez said she believes Angel Fire deserves a veterans’ cemetery. “We felt that Angel Fire was very deserving, especially with the fact that it has the first nationally recognized Vietnam memorial park,” Martinez told the Sangre de Cristo Chronicle in a telephone interview April 15. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park is located just north of Angel Fire. “We wanted to honor that with a cemetery,” she added. Earlier … Read More

Gov. announces summer reading challenge Elementary school children encouraged to join The Deming Headlight Posted:   04/24/2014 http://www.demingheadlight.com/deming-news/ci_25630573/gov-announces-summer-reading-challenge?source=rss PARENTS CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUT THE TRUE SUMMER READING FORM AND HAVE YOUR CHILDREN PARTICIPATE! ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. >> Governor Susana Martinez announced the 2014 “New Mexico True” Summer Reading Challenge, designed to help stop the “summer slide,” to help prevent students from losing reading proficiency while not in school. Community partners, including UNM Lobo Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches Craig Neal and Yvonne Sanchez, business leaders, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, and others, joined Governor Martinez for the announcement. “It is essential … Read More

Albuquerque, NM — Governor Susana Martinez today launched her second English language television commercial for her re-election campaign titled, “Cares.” The commercial highlights Governor Martinez’s record of working across party lines to help communities during tough times, including floods, fires, droughts and freezes. Two Democratic mayors are featured in the ad and praise Governor Martinez for fighting for their communities when they needed it most. Current Democratic Mayor Alfonso Ortiz of Las Vegas and former Democratic Mayor Darren Cordova of Taos are featured in the ad. Cordova is also well-known throughout New Mexico as a Spanish music singer, whose band, … Read More

The Daily Caller: The left-wing media’s war on America’s first Latina governor http://dailycaller.com/2014/04/17/the-left-wing-medias-war-on-americas-first-latina-governor/ Democrats fear the rise of tough, smart Republican women. That fear raised its ugly head in a recent hit piece on New Mexico governor Susana Martinez in Mother Jones. Its only success is in highlighting the deplorable double-standard that women candidates face from the media, a problem that 2016 Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton lamented recently at the “Women in the World” conference in New York City. It’s almost laughable to see a publication so keen on calling out Republicans for waging a war on women quickly about-face and wage their own war … Read More

“That’s All They’ve Got?” & “She’s A Threat To Democrats” “Typical Hard-Fought Campaign.” “2016 women under the microscope: Mother Jones has a lengthy look at popular New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez … There’s plenty of palace intrigue, but much of this reads like the behind-the-scenes of a typical hard-fought campaign rather than something that will imperil her.  In fact, the ‘little b—’ anecdote may actually help her with donors and strategists because it makes her look tough, frankly.” (Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe & Rachel Wellford, “Obama Says U.S. Military ‘Superior’ To Putin’s Russian Forces,” PBS Newshour, 4/17/14) Threat To A Liberal Movement. “… Gov. Martinez can be … Read More