Okay, so, let’s talk about what I did with this “New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan” thing. I gotta say, it was a bit of a trip down memory lane, but also a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of New Mexico’s political scene.
First off, I dusted off my old notes from back when I was at the University of New Mexico. I was involved with KUNM-FM and the Daily Lobo, so I had a bunch of stuff on local politics. It was kinda cool to revisit those days and see how much things have changed, and how much they haven’t, you know?
Getting into the Thick of It
Then, I started digging into Monahan’s blog. The guy’s been covering New Mexico politics for over two decades, so there was a ton of material. I spent days, maybe weeks, just reading through his posts, his analyses, his commentaries. It’s like he’s got his finger on the pulse of everything that’s happening in the state, politically speaking.
I specifically focused on recent stuff, like the latest legislative session that just wrapped up in February. There was a lot to unpack there, with all the bills, the debates, the whole shebang. I also looked into that post Monahan wrote about the state’s Supreme Court decision on the new congressional district map. That was a big one, and it really showed how intense things can get in New Mexico politics.
Making Sense of It All
- I started by making a timeline of key events.
- Then I cross-referenced Monahan’s blog posts with other news sources.
- I made notes on the major players and their stances.
- I even tried to map out the connections between different political groups.
It was a lot of work, but it really helped me get a better handle on what’s going on. I mean, you can read the news, but to really understand the dynamics, the undercurrents, you gotta dig deeper. And that’s what I tried to do.
In the end, I came away with a much clearer picture of New Mexico politics. It’s messy, it’s complicated, but it’s also fascinating. And Joe Monahan’s blog is like a window into that world. It’s not just the facts, it’s the insights, the behind-the-scenes stuff that you don’t get anywhere else. It’s clear to me that following his blog is essential to keeping up with the latest in state politics. You get a mix of news and the reasons behind it. It’s well worth my time to follow his blog!
So, yeah, that’s my experience with this whole “New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan” thing. It was a journey, but a worthwhile one. And I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on his blog from now on. Also, I recommend you give it a read!
