Talk:Susana Martinez

Susana Martinez, a "Christian"

The article on Susana Martinez misuses the word "christian" in a partisan and insulting manner. First of all, 85% of Americans are self-identifying christians, so that statement that she is a christian has no meaning, unless what is meant is that she is an evangelical protestant, which is clearly what *is* meant. This mis-use of the word christian, somehow implying that we Catholics are not Christians, or that Denish is a Jew or a Muslim is partisan non-sense that has no place in Wikipedia. If she is an evangelical protestant, it should state her denomination. If she is a Catholic, it should say so. To say she is a christian is to engage in divisive partisanship. The way conservatives use this word allows them to speak in code, giving the message to evangelicals that she is one of them, without using the label evangelical, which would repel most New Mexicans, while giving the message to non-evangelical or non-Protestant christians (most of us) that it is possible she is a Catholic or from a main-line Protestant denomination.

Naturally, I assumed that she was an Evangelical by this description.

NPR claims that she is Roman Catholic.

If so, saying that she is a Christian is misleading, as in here in Northern New Mexico, the word Christian is usually used in opposition to the dominant religion, Catholicism. Certainly, one would think that a Texan who touts her "Christianity" would be a Baptist.

Nerodog (talk) 20:58, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

Law Degree

The Education Section incorrectly states Susana got her law degree at the University of Phoenix. This may be an honest mistake or meant as some sort of "slam," but I believe one cannot get a law degree from the University of Phoenix. Susana's webpage states her law degree is from the University of Oklahoma.

 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.161.115.136 (talk) 16:18, 25 October 2010 (UTC) 

Photo, Photo, Photo anyone???

Yes the article has a photo, but it was taken on the campaign trail. We need a new updated photo now that Mrs. Martinez is the governor, with the proper permission of use on wikipedia. Does anyone know where we can get one? or does anyone have one? SteveoJ (talk) 06:07, 6 January 2011 (UTC)

I totally agree! This lady is now Governor of New Mexico. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.240.206.191 (talk) 18:36, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

• • Exactly! She is probably the most famous Latina in the world right now. COM'ON PEOPLE A PICTURE? SteveoJ (talk) 23:18, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

First female governor, or first female elected governor?

I've started a discussion at Talk:List of Governors of New Mexico about Martinez's status as first female governor of NM and the 1924 service of Secretary of State Soledad Chávez Chacón in the capacity of governor. In the interest of centralizing discussion, I invite editors of this article to weigh in on the matter at that talk page. —C.Fred (talk) 14:56, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

There are already sources to prove that claim is false and redundant. Four, and more could be added. Move on with this ridiculous claim. JHarrelson (talk) 16:55, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

birthplace

The article states the governor as being born and raised in El Paso, Texas. The governors webpage states "Susana was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley". See www.governor.state.nm.us/Meet_Governor_Martinez.aspx, second to the last paragraph. El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley are about 1000 miles apart. Which is correct? Texano (talk) 04:29, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

We already know she is from El Paso, the news and the campaign made that very clear. The depending on who you ask or talk to, the "Rio Grande Valley" is in different areas. Some say the Rio Grande Valley is in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and El Paso. We need to stop worrying about where she is from, and get a new picture on the article. JHarrelson (talk) 03:41, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

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Honorable

Why is she identified as "The Honorable"? Is this a New Mexico thing? Typically governors are not called "The Honorable" and I didn't see anything such as a judgeship in her background that would bestow that title upon her. Just wondering. MDuchek (talk) 00:53, 31 August 2011 (UTC)

Toribio Ortega

Could someone working on the Susana Martinez profile please expand the Toribio Ortega profile. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.116.41.78 (talk) 20:57, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Working on that. Good catch. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 12:24, 9 June 2012 (UTC)

Multiple citations are lacking

• Note There are multiple claims in the article that are not backed up by ANY sources, much less reliable ones. (Also, numerous dead links.) I have tagged the article as its lacks sources, and has issues concerning references. Where the info in not controversial I have simply tagged the passage, instead of removing the content. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 12:09, 24 April 2012 (UTC)

Need for 2012 updates

• There is a need to keep this article updated per this year, half way through. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 02:14, 7 June 2012 (UTC)

Any idea why an editor was deleting sourced info [1]? I can't figure it out. --NeilN ^{talk to me} 02:29, 7 June 2012 (UTC)

2012 New Mexico fire

• The 2012 New Mexico fire. New Mexico Business Weekly Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 12:23pm MDT, by Dennis Domrzalski, reports "New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez on Tuesday declared the entire state to be in a drought. Martinez issued a formal drought declaration, which she said could help farmers, ranchers, businesses and communities secure federal drought funding. “In addition to the work we’re doing at the state level to assist communities facing serious drought conditions, I’m hopeful this declaration will assist them in securing any available federal funding as well,” Martinez said in a news release. According to New Mexico State Engineer Scott Verhines, 90 percent of the state faced severe drought conditions in the past 12 months. 2011 was the state’s second driest year on record, he added.Martinez issues drought declaration Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 02:40, 7 June 2012 (UTC)

• Record-setting NM fire expected to burn for weeks
• Record-setting NM fire expected to burn for weeks

• Note - the following two sections have been added to update the 2012 fire section per notes above. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 13:24, 7 June 2012 (UTC)

• During the 2012 New Mexico fire, the New Mexico Business Weekly reported on May 15, 2012, that Martinez "declared the entire state to be in a drought." Martinez issued the formal drought declaration to help farmers, ranchers, and others secure federal drought funding. Martinez stated that in addition to "the work we’re doing at the state level to assist communities facing serious drought conditions, I’m hopeful this declaration will assist them in securing any available federal funding as well."[54][55]

• Concerning business, Martinez stated that "As a result of this fire, small businesses are unquestionably feeling the impact, and I want to make sure that these businesses and their surrounding communities can take advantage of any assistance possible."[56]

Anon mass reverts

• Different Anons keep reverting sources that meet WP:RS and WP:BLP. I have reverted them a few times, but to continue to do so, under the present conditions, would be a waste of time. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 16:39, 9 June 2012 (UTC)

That is because the edits you present are not at all with any thought. They are either copied from a website or sound like something a child would write. You really might want to consider the words you use, and use more politically correct terms. I will continue to work on this page, and I will make sure they are in the best interests. This is not some 'person', this is the Governor of New Mexico. You on the other hand seem to think you own this page, I suggest you settle down or I will call in for some admin help. Rr0044 (talk) 08:48, 10 June 2012 (UTC)