Articles by Susan Montoya Bryan

New Mexico Nominee Withdraws Over Liability for Background Check

The former U.S. senator and astronaut who withdrew his name from consideration as New Mexico’s next energy secretary is defending his stance on background checks for top state government officials. Harrison Schmitt used an editorial in the Albuquerque Journal to …

New Mexico Insurance Chief: ‘Sad’ Comments Led to Resignation

New Mexico Insurance Superintendent Morris Chavez has resigned, saying he and his family have been the targets of “sad and derogatory” online comments in the wake of a contentious health insurance rate case his office recently settled. Chavez submitted a …

New Mexico Insurance Chief: ‘Sad’ Comments Led to Resignation

New Mexico Insurance Superintendent Morris Chavez announced he will resign, saying he and his family have been the targets of “sad and derogatory” online comments in the wake of a contentious health insurance rate case his office recently settled. Chavez …

Fire-Charred New Mexico Mountains Fuel Policy Debate

Along a twisting dirt road in the heart of New Mexico’s Manzano Mountains was a piece of property that caught Paul Davis’ eye. There was a lush meadow, a stream on one side and an expansive hill covered with towering …