By Thomas J. Cole

1. Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories 1. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: A Final Trip to the Capitol Saturday, November 21, 2009 A Final Trip to the Capitol By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer           Like hundreds of others, former Gov. Gary Johnson paid last respects to Bruce King as he lay in state at the Capitol on Friday.         Johnson, a Republican, defeated King in the 1994 gubernatorial ... full story 2. [dailyupfrontinclude.htm] A Final Trip to the Capitol By Thomas J. Cole/ Of the Journal Like hundreds of others, former Gov. Gary Johnson paid last respects to Bruce King as he lay in state at the Capitol on Friday. Read past UpFront columns and meet the columnists Here full story 3. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Ethics Survey Results Prove Too Hot for Public Regulation Commission Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Ethics Survey Results Prove Too Hot for Public Regulation Commission By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Say what you want about the state Public Regulation Commission, but the folks there are good with a Magic Marker.     The commission on Tuesday released copies ... full story 4. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Ban Sought on Lobbyist Donations Saturday, November 14, 2009 Ban Sought on Lobbyist Donations By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer           Under New Mexico law, a lobbyist can't give a state legislator a gift valued at more than $250 but can shower a lawmaker with thousands of dollars in campaign contributions.         Legislators ... full story 5. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: PRC Racks Up $45K Travel Tab Wednesday, November 11, 2009 PRC Racks Up $45K Travel Tab By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer        The state's public regulation commissioners spend a lot of days out of the office, and I'm not talking about time spent behind a defense table in a courtroom.     OK, that was a cheap shot. My apologies ... full story 6. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Diane Denish Is No Wallflower Saturday, November 07, 2009 Diane Denish Is No Wallflower By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer           In September, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, a candidate for governor next year, issued a news release on her plans to go to a state park in the Jemez Mountains to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing ... full story 7. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/STATE: Lt. Gov. Candidate Will Retire From MRCOG Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Lt. Gov. Candidate Will Retire From MRCOG By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer        Lawrence Rael, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor next year, said he will retire as executive director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments.     The ... full story 8. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Travel Writer Dines, You Pay Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Travel Writer Dines, You Pay By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Fred Eckert, a former congressman and U.S. ambassador, dined at the Coyote Cafe in downtown Santa Fe last May with his wife and a public-relations representative for the state.     The tab was $260 ... full story 9. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Richardson Plays Dr. Doom Saturday, October 31, 2009 Richardson Plays Dr. Doom By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer           Today is Halloween, but Gov. Bill Richardson has been running around as Dr. Doom all week.         Richardson is upset the Legislature approved a 7.6 percent cut in funding for most of his agencies ... full story 10. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: $925,000 Home Has a $334 Tax Bill Wednesday, October 28, 2009 $925,000 Home Has a $334 Tax Bill By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Under Great Homes and Destinations, The New York Times each week features three similarly priced homes on the market across the country.     The point of the feature is to show how much bang a ... full story back to start Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NEXT   last MORE: By Thomas J. Cole N.Y Times topics | By Thomas J. Cole at google news | google search