New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

Welcome to my site where you will keep up on the latest political developments in New Mexico. I am Joe Monahan, a veteran political analyst, consultant and political journalist. We are not affiliated with any political party and cover all aspects of state politics. Check here regularly for updates and send a link to interested friends: joemonahan.com. Use the e-mail link on this page to send me political news. Thanks for supporting our site by visiting our sponsors.

About Me

Joe Monahan: I was born in PA and have lived in NM since the early 70's. I began at the University of New Mexico at KUNM-FM and the Daily Lobo. Later, I was news director for KRZY-KRST radio. In 1979 I joined the D.C. staff of GOP NM Rep. Manuel Lujan as communications director. I returned to radio in Santa Fe and later became assignment editor at KRQE-TV in ABQ. I went into PR in '86. Since '88 I have anchored election coverage for KANW 89.1 FM. My PR work is now for private clients. I started my nonpartisan blog in 2003. I don't endorse candidates and am a lifelong registered Independent. Having a reporting background, I strive for accuracy and fairness. I use anonymous sources to bring you insights on events that otherwise would go uncovered. However, I rely mainly on sources I personally know and who have lengthy experience. For major news stories I break, I use public sources and seek a personal interview. The blog is read widely and is quoted in the Capitol Hill newspaper "Roll Call," the Los Angeles Times, Politico and numerous others. I live in ABQ and when not working, I enjoy reading, golf, walking, cooking and listening to XM Radio.

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New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

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Susana Revealed: Governor Busted On Audio Tapes Bullying Santa Fe Cops Over Noise Complaints At Her Late Night Party, Bill Clinton Headed Our Way, UNM's Future Put In Perspective, Some Solar Power In Santa Fe And Those Awesome Sunsets

Legal Action Over SOS Winter's Decision To Keep ABQ City Council Seat? Some Think There Are Grounds, Plus: Dianna Duran's Blue Christmas And A Lobbying Headache

A Winter Wonderland: Becomes New Secretary Of State At $85K, Won't Give Up $30K A Year City Council Slot And Also Collects Fat State Pension; Will SOS Be Full-Time Job In Wake Of Duran Scandal Or Part-Time?

Duran Sentencing Rouses Angry Public; Light Jail Time Derided, Plus: Out Of the Blue Choice To Replace Duran, And: Balderas Comes Up Looking Short As Duran Fallout Hits

Counterpoints Offered to Guv's "Operation Lilly," Plus: More Of OurReal Deal Biz Coverage In Wake Of Oil Crashing, And: Candidate Announcements Start Piling Up

Friday Clippings From Our Newsroom Floor

Say What? ABQ The Worst Place To Own A Home In The USA The Past 4 Years? Study Says So; Plus: The ABQ Zeitgeist; Reflections On Our City's Future In 2016 And Beyond

Season Of Peace? Not So Fast; The Donald Gets Leader Sanchez On The Guv's Tail, Plus: Digging Deeper Into State Budget Mysteries

Oil Crashes Again But Santa Fe Bean Counters Look The Other Way; State Budget And Economy Analyzed, Plus: ABQ Crime Creep

Gov. Reponds To State's Ranking As "Worst Run State" In The USA And We Respond To Her, Plus: Attacking Terrell; Longtime State Political Reporter Hit By Guv's Political Machine

Holly Holm Glorified, Report Says NM Worst Run State In USA, Berry Seems Scared, Killing Obamacare And Time For APD Judge To Kick Some A**?