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Luján wins 3rd District House race
Nov 5, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Kate Nash November 5, 2008 At just 6:45 p.m., the woman on the phone was calling to congratulate Ben Ray Luján. He was in an interview with reporters, so his campaign manager grabbed the BlackBerry. "Ben Ray Luján's phone," was how Carlos...
Luján wins House seat
Nov 5, 2008Farmington Daily-Times By Steve Lynn November 5, 2008 SAN JUAN COUNTY — Ben Ray Luján defeated opponents Tuesday to represent northern New Mexico's District 3 in Congress. Luján, a Nambé Democrat, got 50 percent of the vote, versus about 36...
Luján Handily Claims Udall's Seat
Nov 5, 2008Journal North By Vic Vela November 5, 2008 Ben Ray Luján promised a boisterous crowd of supporters Tuesday evening that he “will never forget who I am or where I came from” as the Santa Fe native claimed victory in the 3rd Congressional District race. ...
Candidates work to the end in New Mexico, NM
Nov 3, 2008Associated Press By Tim Korte November 3, 2008 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - John McCain scheduled a campaign stop in Roswell while candidates in New Mexico's other races kept shaking hands and working for votes Monday as the end of a long political season came into sight. McCain...
Democrats are primed for a sweep in N.M.
Nov 3, 2008The Hill By Alexander Bolton November 3, 2008 A new poll by the Albuquerque Journal shows that Democrats have a good chance to control every congressional seat representing New Mexico. The poll shows Rep. Tom Udall (D) leading rival Republican Rep. Steve Pearce, 53-39, in their...
Lujan Not Letting Up Despite Huge Lead!
Nov 3, 2008What's the Word with Peter St. Cyr November 3, 2008 Democrat Ben Ray Lujan, Jr., who has a 28 percent lead in public opinion polls, according to this ABQ JOURNAL report, says the way he sees it, "things are looking good." We spoke to him about his plans for the next few days, and what...
NM-03: Luján to Meet Voters Today in Las Vegas, Mora, Taos; Election Night Party Tuesday
Nov 3, 2008Democracy for New Mexico November 3, 2008 Today, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in NM-03, will meet with voters in Las Vegas, Mora and Taos. Full Schedule, Monday, November 3: Noon-1:30 PM: Ben Ray Luján will attend a Canvass Kickoff rally in Las...
The blueing of New Mexico
Nov 3, 2008The Politico By Ryan Grim November 3, 2008 When Republican Sen. Pete Domenici decided to step down from his New Mexico Senate seat this year, he set in motion a game of musical chairs that will likely lead to a major political transformation in the state he has represented for the...
Democrat has lead in NM's 3rd District
Nov 2, 2008Associated Press November 2, 2008 ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - Democrat Ben Ray Lujan holds a strong lead over his Republican and independent opponents in New Mexico's Democrat-leaning 3rd Congressional District. That was the finding of an Albuquerque Journal poll published in a copyright story...
Journal poll shows Dems with advantage
Nov 2, 2008KOB.com November 2, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama has widened his lead in New Mexico in the past month New poll numbers by the Albuquerque Journal show Democrats leading in the state's five national political races in the week before Election Day. In the race for the White House,...
Frantic Finish To Get Out the Vote
Nov 2, 2008Journal North By Raam Wong November 2, 2008 The time for talking is over. After months spent pursuing voters and recruiting volunteers, the presidential and congressional campaigns in northern New Mexico have flipped the switch on get-out-the-vote operations designed to get their...
Luján leads 3rd District in new poll
Nov 2, 2008Albuquerque Journal By Dan Boyd November 2, 2008 Ben Ray Luján is showing no signs of slowing down in his charge to fill the 3rd Congressional District seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Udall. Luján had the support of 51 percent of voters in an Oct. 28-30...
NM-03: Albuquerque Journal Endorses Luján; Candidate Has Packed Saturday Schedule
Nov 1, 2008Democracy for New Mexico November 1, 2008 The Albuquerque Journal today endorsed Democrat Ben Ray Luján for Congress in NM-03. You can read their their editorial below the jump. As I'm sure you've noticed, this election season has been packed with campaign events, canvasses...
ABQ Journal Endorsement: 3rd DISTRICT: Ben Ray Luján
Nov 1, 2008Albuquerque Journal November 1, 2008 3rd DISTRICT: Ben Ray Luján — There is a reason Luján dominated a tough, six-way primary battle for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. House seat in the 3rd Congressional District. Luján won 41 percent of the primary vote...
NM-03: Ben Ray Luján Featured on Obama Campaign's Latino Outreach Call
Oct 31, 2008Democracy for New Mexico October 31, 2008 Luján being interviewed by Univision at UNM Obama rally Bravo, Ben Ray. Not yet elected, but already on the national scene. Yesterday, Ben Ray Luján , the Demo nominee for Congress in NM-03, delivered remarks on the...
Candidate Talks Energy with Farmers
Oct 31, 2008Clovis News Journal October 31, 2008 CLOVIS — Investing in alternative energy will not only reduce the country’s need for foreign oil, but will also provide an alternative revenue stream for farmers, according to Ben Lujan, the Democratic candidate for the 3rd...
Hispanic Candidates Seek Legislative Seats in 37 States
Oct 30, 2008Hispanic Business October 30, 2008 Hispanic candidates are competing for national and state legislative seats in 37 states in the Nov. 4 elections and could be a milestone in this election cycle in that - if many of them win, as expected - it could confirm their growing political clout,...
Ben Ray'll bring change (Letters to the Editor)
Oct 30, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican Letters to the Editor October 30, 2008 Ben Ray'll bring change After watching the KOB debate on Saturday, I decided that I was voting for Ben Ray Lujan for Congress. Ben connected the problems that many of us are facing across the 3rd Congressional District...
Lujan Will Serve The North Well (Letter to the Editor)
Oct 30, 2008Albuquerque Journal October 30, 2008 Letter to the Editor Lujan Will Serve The North Well Ben Ray Lujan won the KOB debate on Saturday night. He clearly explained how his experience as a Chairman of the Public Regulation Commission will help...
More Alibi Picks
Oct 30, 2008Alibi October 30, 2008 We sent questionnaires to every candidate running for a relevant office. Mixed with this online version of our Election Guide, you’ll find the responses of those who answered along with job descriptions, terms, salaries and campaign websites for every...
New Luján TV ad talks about middle class
Oct 28, 2008Heath Haussamen October 28, 2008 Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidate Ben Ray Luján is out with a new TV ad in which he takes a play out of the generic Democratic playbook in explaining how he’ll fight for the middle class. Here’s the ad: ...
NM-03: Ben Ray Lujan Owns the Room
Oct 27, 2008Daily Kos (Land of Enchantment Diary) October 27, 2008 NM-03 is about as safe a Democratic seat as you can find. Rep. Tom Udall (now Senate candidate) won 3-1 margin in 2006. With such an open seat, it's easy to overlook the "replacement" candidate. But,...
New Mexico Congressional Dist. 3 Debate October 25, 2008
Oct 25, 2008Kob.com October 25, 2008 Check out the debate on KOB.com.
SFR Pick: Ben Ray Luján, Democrat
Oct 22, 2008Santa Fe Reporter By Julia Goldberg October 22, 2008 When Democrat Tom Udall decided to run for US Senate, it opened up New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District seat for the first time in a decade. Ben Ray Luján, who currently serves on the Public Regulation...
Luján's new TV ad highlights PRC experience
Oct 21, 2008Heath Haussamen October 21, 2008 Third Congressional District Democratic candidate Ben Ray Luján is out with a new TV ad highlighting his experience as chairman of the state’s Public Regulation Commission. Here’s the 30-second spot: ...
NM-03: Santa Fe Early Vote Rally Today With Ben Ray Luján, Plus New TV Ad
Oct 21, 2008Democracy for New Mexico October 21, 2008 Luján's new TV ad, "Willing," highlights his experience taking on irresponsible corporations and making New Mexico a leader in renewable energy NM-03 Congressional candidate Ben Ray...
Congressional candidate profile: Ben Ray Luján
Oct 18, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Kate Nash October 18, 2008 CORRALES — In the mellow, sun-dappled New Mexico afternoon, someone suggests Ben Ray Luján take a seat on the hay ride during the Corrales Harvest Festival. To that idea, the 36-year-old says he could actually drive...
Hispanic Candidates Running for U.S. Congress at a Glance
Oct 17, 2008Hispanic Business Magazine By Jessica Haro October 17, 2008 Elections are closing in fast. While U.S. Hispanics are well represented in many state houses throughout the country, there is still underrepresentation in many national political categories, so HispanicBusiness.com...
Who People in New Mexico Should Vote For
Oct 17, 2008Esquire October 16, 2008 District 3 Dan East (R) Ben Luján (D) Yet another open seat. Incumbent Tom Udall is running for Senate, and Ben Luján will likely replace him in this Santa Fe district. There's no clearer instance in the West of a newcomer...
Luján raises $380K during third quarter
Oct 15, 2008Heath Haussamen October 15, 2008 Third Congressional District Democratic candidate Ben Ray Luján raised more than $380,000 during the third quarter of 2008, his campaign announced Tuesday. Luján has now raised more than $530,000 for the general election,...
NM-03: Lujan Raises More Than $380000 in Q3; Debate to Air Tomorrow
Oct 15, 2008Democracy for New Mexico October 15, 2008 Ben Ray Luján, the Dem nominee for Congress in NM-03, announced that his campaign raised more than $380,000 in the third quarter. This brings his total to almost $1.4 million since he began...
Candidate watch: Ben Ray Lujan
Oct 14, 2008Clovis News Journal October 13, 2008 Who: Ben Ray Lujan Seeking: New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Seat is held by: Tom Udall, who is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate. Opponents: Republican Dan East,...
Lujan raises $380K in 3rd quarter
Oct 14, 2008New Mexico Independent October 14, 2008 By Matthew Reichbach Democratic congressional candidate Ben Ray Luján raised another $380,000 in the third fundraising quarter of 2008, according to a press release from the campaign. According to the release, Lujan...
Release Staff Highlights Steve Romero, TWU Local 556
Oct 13, 2008New Mexico AFL-CIO Labor 2008 October 13, 2008 Steve Romero is release staff from TWU Local 556 to Labor 2008 in Zone Three. He is the walk coordinator and the go-to for the labor action network. As walk coordinator he recruits volunteers for labor walks. “We’ve seen...
Candidate Lujan talks war, economics
Oct 12, 2008Clovis News Journal, Portales News Tribune and the Quay Sun By Gabriel Monte October 12, 2008 Linda Uttaro said Saturday the country’s economic crisis has affected her daughter’s education. Uttaro, a 65-year-old retired school administrator, expressed...
Congress must reclaim oversight role (Op-ed)
Oct 12, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Ben Ray Lujan October 12, 2008 We have all watched in shock as our economy has crumbled. The economic crisis is hurting families throughout the state, and without careful oversight and action by Congress, it may only get worse. Families are watching...
Lujan hosting town halls
Oct 10, 2008Clovis News Journal October 10, 2008 Ben Ray Lujan, Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico’s 3rd District, is holding town halls on Saturday in Tucumcari and Portales. Both town halls are open to the public. Tucumcari • 11 a.m., Pow Wow...
Health Series: Ben Ray Lujan, NM 03, on Health and the Environment
Oct 9, 2008Daily Kos The Fat Lady Sings October 9, 2008 Ben Ray Lujan is running for Congress in New Mexico's diverse third district. He is young and progressive. He supports universal health care, single payer or otherwise. He hopes to transform northern New Mexico's national...
Candidates speak at business luncheon
Oct 8, 2008Clovis News Journal October 8, 2008 By Gabriel Monte Association of Commerce and Industry President Business Beverlee McClure said Wednesday New Mexico business owners should pay attention to the election. With more than 100 seats up for election in the state ...
Send Ben Ray Luján to House of Representatives
Oct 7, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican Editorial October 7, 2008 To carry out the reforms and economic recovery our country is counting on, Congress will need a strong Democratic majority. Today's 235-199 count in the House of Representatives, from the 2006 election, is a start — but we...
New Mexico: IATSE Hosts Successful Phone Bank
Oct 6, 2008AFL-CIO Blog October 6, 2008 New Mexico, reports on ongoing member-to-member phone banking in this key battleground state. New Mexico Federation of Labor Local 480 put on a creative and incredibly successful “Phone Bank with the Stars” night last Thursday....
Candidates speak on economy, war and lab
Oct 6, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Doug Mattson October 6, 2008 League of Women Voters forums allow for little in the way of theatrics, and there was none Sunday as the three people running for Congress in Northern New Mexico shared the stage in a civil exchange at Santa Fe Preparatory...
Hispanic Candidates Vie for National Offices
Oct 6, 2008Hispanic Business Jessica Haro October 6, 2008 Although U.S. Hispanics are well represented in many state houses throughout the country, especially in California, Texas, and Florida, there is still underrepresentation in many national political categories. The U.S. Congress...
Dems hold advantage in Congressional races
Oct 4, 2008KOB News October 3, 2008 The first independent polling from the southern congressional district has the political world buzzing Friday as a Democrat pulled ahead in a traditionally Republican district. Hobbs oilman Harry Teague, a Democrat, is locked in combat with ...
Wiviott Lending Lujan Campaign a Hand
Oct 2, 2008Journal North October 2, 2008 By Raam Wong One-time Democratic rivals Ben Ray Luján and Don Wiviott are burying the hatchet and raising some hard cash. Wiviott, who lost the Democratic nomination for northern New Mexico's congressional seat in June to...
Ben Ray Luján: Democrat leads polls but doesn't dismiss rivals
Oct 1, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Kate Nash October 1, 2008 CORRALES — In the mellow, sun-dappled New Mexico afternoon, someone suggests Ben Ray Luján take a seat on the hay ride during the Corrales Harvest Festival. To that idea, the 36-year-old says he could actually drive the...
Phone Bank with the Stars!
Sep 30, 2008New Mexico AFL-CIO Labor 2008 September 30, 2008 Zone Three and IATSE Local 480 put on a creative and incredibly successful “Phone Bank with the Stars” night last Thursday. Over 60 people crammed into the IATSE headquarters in Santa Fe, so many that some had to make...
Democratic ticket wins Navajo endorsement
Sep 30, 2008Farmington Daily-Times September 30, 2008 FARMINGTON — Democrats Barack Obama, Tom Udall and Ben Ray Lujan have won the endorsement of the Northern Navajo Agency Council. Councilors voted to support Obama for president, Lujan for U.S. House and Udall for U.S. Senate....
NM-03: Lujan Endorsed by All Indian Pueblo Council
Sep 29, 2008Democracy for New Mexico September 29, 2008 Ben Ray Luján announced the endorsement of the All Indian Pueblo Council in his race for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. "I'm honored by the endorsement of the All Indian Pueblo Council," said...
Podcast Special Edition: Ben Ray Lujan Interview
Sep 25, 2008NMFBIHOP September 25, 2008 We had a special podcast today where 3rd Congressional district candidate Ben Ray Lujan joined us to talk about some big issues facing America and the district he hopes to represent come January. We touched on the economy and energy independence...
Congressional debate hits hot topics
Sep 24, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Kate Nash September 24, 2008 There was at least one question during the debate between the 3rd Congressional District candidates on which all three could agree to a similar answer. The trio of would-be representatives were asked by a League of ...
Federal candidates share views on economy, bailout
Sep 24, 2008Heath Haussaman September 25, 2008 Democrat Ben Ray Luján said there’s no doubt that the economy is in trouble, “but we cannot be held hostage by a hastily developed proposal that lacks oversight and ignores working families.” “There are more...
Debates galore
Sep 22, 2008Green Chile Chatter September 22, 2008 So a few people in recent days have mentioned they don't have all the upcoming debates marked on their calendars. I thought this might be a good time to recap, in particular because there is a debate in Los Alamos for the trio of candidates in...
Local Politicians At Obama's Big Speech
Sep 19, 2008NM FBI HOP By LP September 19, 2008 Barack Obama wasn't the only person to speak at Thursday's big Española rally, as one might think based on my original post on the subject. There were a line of speakers to talk to the huge, sun-baked crowd. The biggest...
TRAIL DUST
Sep 19, 2008Joe Monahan September 19, 2008 Obama put a smile on the face of northern Dem congressional contender Ben Ray Lujan at the start of his 35 minute speech. He called him an “up and comer” and “a hot shot." Lujan was one of the speakers who warmed up the crowd....
NM-03: Women for Ben Ray Luján Coalition Formed
Sep 19, 2008Democracy for America September 19, 2008 Go Ben Ray. Not only did Barack Obama refer to Luján as an "up and comer" yesterday at the rally in Espanola, but New Mexico women are stepping up their support for Ben because of his strong positions on women's...
Lujan holds intimate townhall at Roosevelt Elementary
Sep 15, 2008Gallup Herald By Ender Kirin September 15, 2008 For the fourth time on the campaign trail, Ben Lujan, Democratic candidate for U.S. representative in District 3, stopped in Gallup on Sept. 10, holding a town hall meeting at Roosevelt Elementary. Lujan spoke on a variety of...
PRC launches renewable energy Web site
Sep 12, 2008New Mexico Business Weekly September 12, 2008 The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has launched a Web site that offers information about renewable energy and energy efficiency programs available in the state. The site is a one-stop-shop where viewers can...
3rd District candidates square off in Gallup
Sep 11, 2008Gallup Independent By Gaye Brown de Alvarez September 11, 2008 GALLUP — The 3d Congressional District in New Mexico is up for grabs in this year’s election. With people not knowing very much about those running for the office, the Northwest New Mexico Council...
Ben R. Lujan Weighs In
Sep 10, 2008Democracy for New Mexico September 10, 2008 T. Boone Pickens -- who funded much of the swiftboating of Kerry in 2004 -- was at the Albuquerque Convention Center today talking about his energy plan, again. .... Ben R. Lujan Weighs In By the way, here's what Ben R....
October 7, October 7, October 7
Sep 10, 2008NM FBIHOP By LP September 9, 2008 What is so important about October 7? That's the deadline for voter registration if you want to vote on November 4 in the state of New Mexico. Well, if you're reading this, you are probably already registered. So what? So that means,...
Labor Leader Ervin Jackson, IBEW 387 and President of NAL-NISH CLC
Sep 10, 2008New Mexico AFL-CIO Labor 2008 By Labor 2008 September 9, 2008 Ervin Jackson, IBEW 387, is the President of the NAL-NISH Federation of Labor and CLC. Nal-ishii, representing the Native American population of North Western New Mexico, is actively involved in supporting...
CD3: Ben Ray Lujan Profiled at ActBlue
Sep 6, 2008New Mexico FBIHOP By LP September 6, 2008 Ben Ray Luján got a little more national attention this week from ActBlue, the online fundraising website for Democrats which has raised over $62 million for Democrats since 2004. Yes, in just four short years. But this...
Congress candidate Lujan to visit city
Aug 29, 2008Farmington Daily-Times August 29, 2008 FARMINGTON — Ben Ray Luján, Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress, invites San Juan County residents to a town hall meeting Saturday. The meeting is part of Luján's "Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour."...
Ben Ray Lujan at the Big Tent
Aug 28, 2008NM FBIHOP By LP August 28, 2008 Third Congressional District candidate Ben Ray Lujan stopped by the Big Tent on his way out of Denver to say hi to the bloggers and progressive activists. Lujan made his rounds away the tent, and got stopped several times. He was...
Luján ready to carry convention message back to Third District
Aug 27, 2008Taos News By Patricia Chambers August 27, 2008 Ben R. Luján had his moment in the spotlight Tuesday (Aug. 26) when he joined several candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives on the stage while Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen told the delegates “we...
Dems Name Eight House Hopefuls to Showcase at Convention Today
Aug 26, 2008CQ Politics August 26, 2008 The Democratic officials who head up the party’s national campaign for U.S. House seats today will showcase 50 of their candidates for Republican-held seats during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver — with eight of...
Van Hollen to Be Joined by 50 Candidates at DNC
Aug 26, 2008Roll Call By Josh Kurtz August 26, 2008 When Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) addresses the Democratic convention at 4 p.m. MDT today, he’ll be joined on stage by more than 50 Congressional candidates. The DCCC in a news...
NM-03: Lujan Featured in Denver Post
Aug 24, 2008Democracy for New Mexico August 24, 2008 Click here and then click on "Mora" to see the Denver Post's photo, video and 360 degree view of NM-03 Dem candidate Ben Ray Lujan at the Mora Fiesta Parade and explaining why he's a Democrat. Great stuff.
Luján calls town meeting
Aug 22, 2008Taos News August 22, 2008 Ben R. Luján, Congressional candidate for District 3, will hold a town hall meeting as part of the campaign’s Standing Up for New Mexico Tour Saturday (Aug. 23), 2-3 p.m. in the El Taoseño Room at the Taos Convention Center, 120 Civic...
CD3: Democracy for America Endorses Ben Ray Lujan
Aug 20, 2008New Mexico FBIHOP August 20, 2008 Third Congressional District Democratic candidate Ben Ray Lujan received an endorsement from Democracy for America. DFA is the PAC originally founded by Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. "Ben Ray Luján is a committed public...
Democratic candidates rally in Edgewood
Aug 20, 2008Edgewood Independent By Scott Albright Democratic congressional candidates and office holders campaigned at Edgewood Elementary School on Tuesday. U.S.Senate candidateTom Udall and House candidates Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan led the rally and barbecue. County...
Candidates participate in league forum
Aug 16, 2008Clovis News Journal August 16, 2008 By Gabriel Monte U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, R-N.M. and Tom Udall, D-N.M., offered different takes on how the federal government could help municipalities with issues such as water and infrastructure during a forum Friday at the...
Luján holding Clovis town hall
Aug 13, 2008Clovis News Journal August 13, 2008 Ben Ray Luján, running as a Democrat for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional district, has announced the start of the Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. The first town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Golden...
CD3: Lujan to Go on Tour
Aug 13, 2008NM FBIHOP August 13, 2008 Third Congressional District candidate Ben Ray Lujan, like the man who currently holds the seat , is going on tour. Only he's not going to be hitting up southern New Mexico, but instead areas around the 3rd Congressional District. The first...
Why New Mexico Hispanos should support Obama
Aug 10, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican By Helen Laura Lopez August 10, 2008 Will New Mexico Hispanos support Barack Obama? If they do, will it be wholeheartedly? The idealist in me says yes to both questions. The realist says yes, but only if there is aggressive leadership in the Hispano north...
Rahm Emanuel sees NM from I-25
Aug 9, 2008New Mexico Independent By Matthew Reichbach August 8, 2008 Democratic Caucus Chairman and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, D-Illinois, got to see a good chunk of New Mexico via I-25 when he came to help out each of New Mexico’s Democratic congressional candidates on ...
Tax breaks a big goal for Luján
Aug 8, 2008Farmington Daily Times By Steve Lynn August 8, 2008 FARMINGTON — The nation faces some of the most trying economic times since the Great Depression, congressional candidate Ben Ray Luján said Tuesday during a visit with The Daily Times editorial board. ...
2008 Election Forecast: New Mexico Could Be a Cliffhanger
Aug 8, 2008CQ Politics By Marie Horrigan August 8, 2008 New Mexico is a bellwether of the political evolution of the Mountain West, a conservative-leaning region where Democrats have made serious inroads after years of Republican advantage. ... The race for Udall’s...
La tercera es la vencida
Aug 7, 2008Excelsior (Mexico City) By Margarita Alvarez July 28, 2008 Tras haber sido testigo del fracaso de los demócratas Al Gore y John Kerry en la conquista del voto latino, Loretta Sánchez, ex presidenta adjunta del Comité Nacional Democrático en las...
New Mexico Contests in National Spotlight
Aug 7, 2008Syndicated Columnist Jay Miller August 7, 2008 SANTA FE -- New Mexico is in the national spotlight with all of its congressional contests wide open. There will be no incumbent victories in 2008 because no incumbents are running for their present seats. ... In...
Congressional candidates debate energy answers
Aug 5, 2008Associated Press August 5, 2008 By Deborah Baker SANTA FE—Should the U.S. try to drill its way out of dependence on foreign oil? Yes, at least for short-term relief, says the Republican candidate for Congress in northern New Mexico. No, according to...
PRC issues rules for customer-generated power
Jul 30, 2008New Mexico Business Weekly July 30, 2008 The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued an order July 29 approving standards for interconnection by electric utilities and customer-owned renewable generation facilities. The order simplifies the application process...
Update from Netroots
Jul 20, 2008Progressive Electorate July 19, 2008 11:00 - 12:20 Went to a panel on New Mexico this morning. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (NM-3) were there and very well versed on energy issues. I told Martin and Ben Ray I would love to come help out for a week. I think that it would...
Netroots, BBQ and some amazing congressional candidates
Jul 20, 2008americablog.com By Joe Sudbay (DC) Friday, July 18, 2008 There are many great things about this year's Netroots Nation conference. One of the best is the ability to meet so many congressional candidates. I just got back from lunch -- another bbq fest -- with five stellar...
Dems top GOP in fundraising in federal races
Jul 17, 2008Heath Haussamen July 17, 2008 Democrats outraised Republicans in every federal race in New Mexico during the last reporting period. In the 3rd Congressional District race, Democrat raised 330,516, including a $150,000 loan he made to his campaign, according to his FEC report....
Endorsed Candidates Meet Ben Ray Lujan, for US Representative CD 3
Jul 17, 2008NM Labor 2008 By NMLabor July 17, 2008 Ben Ray Lujan was born and raised just north of Santa Fe. Before deciding to run for Congress, Ben Ray served as public regulation commissioner from District 3 and as Chairman for the first three years. More...
Local Politics Writ Large
Jul 16, 2008Taos Daily By Bill Whaley July 16, 2008 Tuesday night’s Democratic Party rally at the Talpa Community Center, called by Taos County Democratic Chair Tafoya might have marked a turning point in this year’s Nov. campaign. Chair Tafoya called for “collaboration,...
Candidates in Key Races Pledge to Support Employee Free Choice
Jul 16, 2008AFL-CIO NOW BLOG By Seth Michaels July 15, 2008 Yes, Virginia (and Ohio and Colorado…), it’s true: The battle for the White House isn’t the only election this fall. Every U.S. House seat and 33 Senate seats are up for election, and ensuring a pro-working...
'Net Neutrality' Lost?
Jul 9, 2008The New Mexico Independent By Marjorie Childress July 9, 2008 ALBUQUERQUE -- An axiom of our world is that things have sped up. The effect has increased exponentially with each passing generation, and for many of us who came of age in the 1980s and 1990s we’ve seen ...
Democrats to watch in red state races
Jul 9, 2008The Politico By Gebe Martinez July 8, 2008 As Democrats try to add to their ranks on Capitol Hill, they are watching two red state races that could increase the number of Democratic Hispanics in the House and Senate and underscore the increasing political clout of...
NM-03: Ben Ray Luján Endorses Barack Obama
Jun 19, 2008Democracy for New Mexico June 19, 2008 Welcome news from Ben Ray Luján, the Dem nominee in NM-03, that he has formally endorsed Barack Obama for President. Luján is expected to be a big help in marshaling support for Obama in Northern New Mexico and other areas of the...
Nominee Luján endorses Obama
Jun 18, 2008Santa Fe New Mexican July 18, 2008 Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District, endorsed U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president Wednesday. "Senator Obama has the vision, judgment and experience to solve the problems...
Lujan wins Democratic nomination
Jun 4, 2008The Santa Fe New Mexican By Steve Terrell June 4, 2008 After what had turned into an expensive and sometimes bitter congressional primary campaign, Ben Ray Luján late Tuesday emerged the victor over Santa Fe developer Don Wiviott and four other Democrats in primary race...
CD3: Lujan last Dem standing
Jun 4, 2008The New Mexico Independent By John Arnold June 4, 2008 SANTA FE —Ben Ray Lujan on Tuesday celebrated a surprising double-digit victory in the race for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District seat, bringing to a close a primary contest that had become...
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May 30, 20085/30/08 Taos News Endorses Lujan 5/30/08 Lt. Gov. Denish Backs Lujan 5/30/08 Rio Rancho Mayor Backs Lujan 5/28/08 Richardson Backs Lujan 5/23/08 Fire Department Says Thank You Ben Ray Lujan 5/25/08 Poll Gives Lujan...
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