Political corruption erodes the rights of the people, dissipates their public wealth and diminishes private endeavor -- all for the benefit of scoundrels. Political corruption has long burdened New Mexico and, to a significant extent, lies behind the failure of the state to achieve its potential.

Political corruption was a problem here before New Mexico became a State and, in fact, was one of those matters which caused New Mexico’s acceptance as a State to be much delayed. Following the Civil War and into early statehood, Republicans generally controlled the state. Excessive and continuing power bred arrogance in them and arrogance fostered corruption.

Finally, following a series of revelations forthcoming during the Tea Pot Dome Scandal and the three trials in Las Vegas, New Mexico of the founder of the Albuquerque Tribune, Carl Magee, who stood firmly against political corruption and was sanctioned for it, the state’s revulsion against political corruption reached high temper. That fact, coupled with the state’s economic despair as it entered the Great Depression allowed the Democrats to gain control of the state’s legislature. They have kept that control, with two short intermissions, for approximately seventy years.

As evidenced in multiple, recent press reports about corruption, excessive and continuing power now appears to have bred arrogance in many Democrats and that arrogance has fostered what appears to be a stream of corruption. However, we will report on corruption where we find it - whether by political adherents of the Democrat, Green. Libertarian or Republican parties. With time we hope to furnish for you on this website a corruption scorecard - a continuing report, by name and team, of corruption in this state.

The reader’s knowledge of New Mexico history does not have to be particularly deep to cause him to be appalled at the political corruption in this state. Think of these matters which very recently have been reported in the press: the indictment and conviction of two recent Treasurers of New Mexico, the indictment and conviction of an Assistant Insurance Commissioner, and the indictments of several prominent, former politicians in the Bernalillo County court house scandals.

Are you aware of unreported political corruption within the State? If so, help us combat this blight upon the state. Communicate with us at:

reportcorruption@nmturnaround.com

Your communication will be opened and reviewed by an attorney. If you wish your communication to be treated confidentially, then we will treat it that way - within the bounds of law. If you wish us to call you, send your phone number. We plan soon to post a Corruption Hotline - a phone number to which you can call if you prefer not to email us.