John Block

Columnist says RPNM lying about bill creating opportunity for voter fraud—he gets fact-checked

February 24, 2020 / 1 Comment / By John Block

Liberal columnist claims GOP lying about election laws bill that would have loosened protections—ends up he’s totally wrong

Last week, liberal columnist Milan Simonich of the Santa Fe New Mexican wrote an opinion piece slamming a comment made by Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce, who said that the New Mexico “ House approved [House Bill] 229, legislation that would eliminate the need for three forms of voter identification for absentee ballots.”…

Dems pass $6k solar panel subsidy for the rich, tax dog and cat food—ignore bills helping the disabled

February 20, 2020 / Leave a Comment / By John Block

With just a couple of days to go in the 30-day legislative session, House Democrats chose to focus on vanity legislation that would do nothing for the average New Mexican and everything for wealthy Santa Fe liberals in Speaker of the House Brian Egolf’s district.…

Anti-NM GOP agitators blame HQ tagging on radio station—vandal ends up being fmr. MLG intern

February 14, 2020 / 4 Comments / By John Block

On Thursday, it was reported by local and national news that a suspect, Cameron “Chase” McCall had been arrested for vandalizing the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) headquarters by spray painting the words “still traitors” in yellow on the facade of the building.…

Republicans gather at ‘MAGA Meetups’ across NM to watch Trump’s State of the Union speech

February 5, 2020 / 1 Comment / By John Block

On Tuesday, Republicans from all across New Mexico came together at 13 locations across the state for “MAGA Meetups” to watch President Trump’s State of the Union. The events were organized by Trump Victory, a joint field effort between the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign to flip New Mexico Red in November.…

VIDEO: Senate candidate Mark Ronchetti calls fellow Republicans ‘trolls,’ demands ‘unity’

February 3, 2020 / 6 Comments / By John Block

Senate candidate Mark Ronchetti has come under heavy scrutiny from pro-Trump Republicans for his deep ties to NeverTrumpers, his paid staffers calling people “zealots,” his lack of a conservative track record—including never voting in Republican primaries—not to mention his criticism of President Trump, saying he does not support the President’s “tweets and soundbites.”…

Far-left NM Supreme Court upholds MLG’s radical ‘Green New Steal’

January 29, 2020 / 2 Comments / By John Block

On Wednesday, the New Mexico Supreme Court handed down a ruling which affirmed the left-wing “Energy Transition Act,” also known as New Mexico’s “Green New Steal,” wiping out countless jobs and resources.

The ruling was regarding New Mexico’s largest public utility, Public Service Co.…

Ronchetti has never voted in a primary before—NOW he’s asking Republicans for primary votes

January 28, 2020 / 1 Comment / By John Block

While Republican U.S. Senate candidates travel up and down the state to attend pre-primary conventions, voters are looking to learn more about these candidates’ achievements, past support for issues they say they believe in, and what they bring to the table.…

Heinrich mocks Trump for praising immigrant Elon Musk—forgets Musk is a LEGAL immigrant

January 26, 2020 / Leave a Comment / By John Block

On Sunday, Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), took to Twitter to try and criticize president Trump for praising successful businessman Elon Musk.

The senator shared a CNN article where President Trump said Musk “does good at rockets.” Heinrich first wrote on Twitter, “Yes IMPOTUS, Elon ‘does good at rockets.’…

NM NeverTrumpers call Trump supporters ‘cult’ members, ‘Nazis,’ and ‘zealots’—this must STOP.

January 24, 2020 / 1 Comment / By John Block

In recent days, news has broken about rumblings between the Bernalillo County Republican Party and the Trump Victory team, designated to get the President elected in 2020.

In an email chain regarding the upcoming pre-primary county convention, chairwoman Julie Wright asked party officials if she should allow Trump Victory’s Leslie White to speak for two minutes, while former Gov.…

NeverTrumpers backing Trump critic and Senate candidate Mark Ronchetti

January 13, 2020 / 11 Comments / By John Block

Last week, New Mexico weatherman and former Vermont resident, Mark Ronchetti announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket in the crowded U.S. Senate race to replace outgoing Democrat Sen. Tom Udall. Although some may be quick to embrace the longtime weatherman based on his television persona, the machine behind his candidacy and his past should be carefully scrutinized before blindly supporting the mainstream media personality.…