By Dan Boyd

1. Biden speaks in Albuquerque Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Vice President Joe Biden spoke for 35 minutes this afternoon at a fundraiser luncheon for first-term Democratic Congressmen Martin Heinrich and Harry Teague at the Hotel Albuquerque.    Biden told ... Monday, Nov 16, 2009, 16:50 MST Word count: 169

2. Richardson signs first budget-balancing bill Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson has signed into law a piece of the Legislature's special session solvency package that takes about $110 million from more than 50 state funds to help pay for government operations... Monday, Nov 09, 2009, 16:46 MST Word count: 137

3. Union calls for veto of budget cuts Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...A public employee union that represents 10,000 state workers is urging Gov. Bill Richardson to veto a legislative budget-cutting bill that would slash more than $93 million from state agency budgets. ... Thursday, Oct 29, 2009, 14:29 MST Word count: 216

4. State Investment Council gets new leader Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...A former deputy in the State Investment Council is the new interim chief investment officer for New Mexico after Gary Bland, who had previously held the position, resigned last week under political pr... Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009, 13:49 MST Word count: 151

5. Senate debating budget cuts Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...The New Mexico Senate is tackling the weightiest piece of a budget-balancing package in what could be the final day of a legislative special session. Year-after-year spending cuts of nearly $212 mill... Friday, Oct 23, 2009, 13:58 MST Word count: 166

6. 11:48pm -- House approves budget cuts by 37-31 vote Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...With the clock nearing midnight, members of the New Mexico House of Representatives just passed a measure that calls for sweeping cuts to the state's $5.5 billion budget. The bill is a keystone of th... Friday, Oct 23, 2009, 00:00 MST Word count: 199

7. Budget cuts take shape Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...The House Appropriations and Finance Committee late last night passed a bill that would enact $220 million in spending cuts to help balance the state's budget. The bill, which is expected to be heard... Thursday, Oct 22, 2009, 11:08 MST Word count: 181

8. Another N.M. cabinet secretary to join Obama administration Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Cindy Padilla, secretary of the state's Aging and Long-Term Services Department, is headed to Washington D.C. after accepting a position with the federal Administration on Aging. Gov. Bill Richardson... Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009, 10:27 MST Word count: 152

9. Special session debate intensifies Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Rank-and-file Democrats in the New Mexico Senate attempted to revive tax increase measures today, the fourth day of a special budget-balancing session, but were narrowly defeated. The House of Repre... Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, 17:11 MST Word count: 134

10. Richardson to create tax increase working group Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson is moving forward on his pledge to consider tax hikes during next January's 30-day legislative session. He announced this morning he plans to create a working group made up of le... Monday, Oct 19, 2009, 12:05 MST Word count: 173

11. Special session about to get under way Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Legislators have convened in Santa Fe to deal with an estimated $660 million deficit.Many of them have been at the state Capitol since 9 a.m., meeting in closed-door caucuses and talking with constitu... Saturday, Oct 17, 2009, 14:36 MST Word count: 142

12. Special session start time pushed back to 2 p.m. Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Is that the aroma of compromise that's emanating from the state Capitol? Gov. Bill Richardson, who met this evening with legislative leadership, has announced the start of tomorrow's special budget-b... Friday, Oct 16, 2009, 18:15 MST Word count: 166

13. Details of new budget-balancing plan emerge Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...One day before the start of a special legislative session to balance a $660 million deficit, New Mexico legislators still haven't provided Gov. Bill Richardson with a budget plan that's acceptable to ... Friday, Oct 16, 2009, 14:56 MST Word count: 259

14. N.M. deficit estimated at $660 million Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...When New Mexico lawmakers convene in Santa Fe this weekend for a special session, they will face a revenue shortfall that's about $220 million larger than was projected just two months ago. A new rev... Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009, 18:39 MST Word count: 161

15. N.M. budget debate heating up Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...The state's budget shortfall continues to grow and lawmakers say they're now preparing to address a deficit of more than $600 million during a special session that starts Oct. 17. A legislative plan ... Friday, Oct 09, 2009, 16:15 MST Word count: 118

16. Special session set for Oct. 17 Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson has announced he'll call New Mexico's 112 citizen legislators to Santa Fe for a special budget-balancing session on Oct. 17. The state's budget situation will be the only item on... Monday, Oct 05, 2009, 13:43 MST Word count: 115

17. Gov stays busy in international arena Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson's last few months have had more international intrigue than a James Bond movie, and there's no slowing down in sight. One week after attending a conference in Malaysia, Richardso... Monday, Oct 05, 2009, 11:52 MST Word count: 176

18. N.M. Official Appointed to Federal Post Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Hyde named to position in U.S. Health and Human Services Department New Mexico Human Services Secretary Pamela Hyde has been nominated to serve in the Obama administration as administrator of the... Friday, Oct 02, 2009, 16:09 MST Word count: 209

19. Gov: No middle ground in education cuts debate Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson said progress was made in budget talks with legislative leaders this morning, but said the odds of coming to an agreement on how to balance the state's budget before an October sp... Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009, 13:06 MST Word count: 176

20. Highlights from Lt. Gov. forum Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Six Democratic lieutenant governor hopefuls gathered in Santa Fe last night for a candidate forum aimed at casting light on a wide-open race. More than 100 people showed up for the event, including H... Thursday, Sep 17, 2009, 13:27 MST Word count: 355

21. Richardson will open doors to talk finances Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Got ideas on how to plug an estimated gap of $433 million in the New Mexico budget? Gov. Bill Richardson plans to lend you his ear during two separate days next week. Richardson's office just announc... Friday, Sep 11, 2009, 15:21 MST Word count: 248

22. Maestas a no-go for Lt. Gov. race Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Española Mayor Joseph Maestas announced today he won't join the crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination for the 2010 lieutenant governor election. Six candidates are al... Thursday, Sep 10, 2009, 18:17 MST Word count: 193

23. Richardson en route to Mexico Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson is heading south of the border today to attend a Border Governors Conference in the Mexican city of Monterrey. Richardson, who spent last week in Cuba, will only be in Monterrey ... Thursday, Sep 03, 2009, 14:17 MST Word count: 196

24. Budget talks underway in Santa Fe Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...A group of 12 New Mexico legislators just wrapped up their first meeting with an executive branch task force on the subject of how to balance the state's budget during a special session in October. T... Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009, 14:34 MST Word count: 172

25. Richardson tells agencies to offer up budget cuts Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson has ordered state agencies to identify three percent of their approved expenditures for potential budget cuts.With the state facing an estimated revenue shortfall of $433 million ... Monday, Aug 24, 2009, 15:20 MST Word count: 173

26. Guv embarks on trade mission to Cuba Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson is adding another chapter to a month full of international flavor, traveling today to Cuba for a five-day long trade mission.The Governor's Office made the announcement this morni... Monday, Aug 24, 2009, 11:08 MST Word count: 141

27. Workforce Solutions Chief Quits Written by: Dan Boyd ( News / Business Daily ) ...SANTA FE - The secretary of New Mexico's beleaguered Department of Workforce Solutions is stepping down and will be replaced by the department's deputy secretary, Gov. Bill Richardson said Thursday. ... Friday, Aug 21, 2009, 00:00 MST Word count: 427

28. Workforce Solutions secretary to step down Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson has announced a shake-up in leadership at the state's beleaguered Department of Workforce Solutions.DWS Secretary Betty Sparrow Doris plans to step down from her position to spend... Thursday, Aug 20, 2009, 14:37 MST Word count: 178

29. Richardson meeting with North Koreans Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson began talks with a North Korean delegation at 9 a.m. this morning and described the meeting as a "hopeful sign" of better relations between the U.S. and North Korea. Media member... Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009, 12:33 MST Word count: 129

30. New Mexico faces $433 million budget gap Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...New revenue estimates for New Mexico have been released and the numbers don't paint a pretty picture.Revenue is expected to come more than $400 million short of what's needed to cover the state's budg... Friday, Aug 14, 2009, 14:22 MST Word count: 182

31. Guv to unveil new anti-DWI initiatives Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson will be joined by the national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Monday to announce a new set of proposals aimed at reducing the number of first-time drunken drivers a... Friday, Aug 07, 2009, 15:16 MST Word count: 164

32. Jose Campos to enter lt. gov. fray Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Add another name to the growing list of New Mexico Democrats planning to seek the party's nomination for lieutenant governor.Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, sent out a press release this morning sayin... Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009, 11:54 MST Word count: 138

33. More from New Mexico campaign trail Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Campaign announcements are arriving with more frequency than summer rains as the field for 2010 statewide races begins to take shape.More than a year - 15 months to be exact - remain before next year'... Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009, 11:56 MST Word count: 284

34. PRC commissioner plans to turn herself in Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Carol Sloan, New Mexico's District 4 Public Regulation Commissioner, plans to voluntarily turn herself over to authorities in Gallup after an arrest warrant was issued for her arrest on Wednesday.But ... Friday, Jul 24, 2009, 15:28 MST Word count: 150

35. Richardson off to L.A. Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson is traveling to Los Angeles today in an attempt to woo more television producers to use New Mexico as their backdrop.According to the schedule released earlier this week by his of... Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009, 12:18 MST Word count: 159

36. More news in Denish-GOP tiff Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Lt. Gov. Diane Denish's office continues to fight back against Republican charges levied in a TV ad this week that Denish became more favorable to casino gambling interests after receiving campaign co... Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009, 13:53 MST Word count: 215

37. Denish sounds call for more ethics reform Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Lt. Gov. Diane Denish called for a "new era of thinking" toward government transparency in New Mexico during a press conference held this afternoon to unveil several new ethics proposals.Denish, who h... Thursday, Jul 09, 2009, 17:43 MST Word count: 210

38. Denish to roll out ethics reform package Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...More than 190 days remain before the start of the Legislature's 2010 regular session, but Lt. Gov. Diane Denish is already set to unveil the good government proposals she'll push in January.Denish, th... Wednesday, Jul 08, 2009, 15:52 MST Word count: 166

39. Guv to be honored; GOP skeptical Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...Gov. Bill Richardson will be in San Diego tomorrow to accept the "America's Greatest Education Governor Award," but the Republican Party of New Mexico is already questioning the designation's merit.Ri... Thursday, Jul 02, 2009, 17:07 MST Word count: 170

40. Denish gets backing of national women's group Written by: Dan Boyd ( Reporter's Notebook / Politics ) ...More than 16 months remain before New Mexico's 2010 gubernatorial election, but Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has pulled in another endorsement.EMILY's list, which describes itself as the nation's largest fin... Friday, Jun 26, 2009, 11:55 MST Word count: 204

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