Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories
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ABQjournal: Letters to the Editor
... and that New Mexicans aren't proud to have a leader that exhibits the values and principles that represent our great state. As host, Gov. Bill Richardson should have done more to save his party from what was a sad exhibition of our democracy at work. MARTA KRAMER Cedar Crest
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ABQjournal: Report Urges APS To Allow Competition for Roofing Work
... Several groups, including a citizens task force, have criticized the APS process. The controversy hit the governor's office in August, when Gov. Bill Richardson cited it as a sign of inefficient school bureaucracies. He said his secretary of education would address such problems if voters change ...
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ABQjournal: New Mexico Sends Development Secretary to Asia
... company bosses about joint ventures in hydrogen fuel cell technology, film production and homeland security products, among other things. Gov. Bill Richardson, who is not going on the trip, said the push for Asian trade is part of his agenda to amplify the state's economy. "A key part of my ...
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ABQjournal: Public Service Awards Banquet Sept. 30
... organization is in its 33rd year. The chairperson of the board overseeing the program is selected by the governor. Chairmen this year are Gov. Bill Richardson and Dan Lopez, president of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. UNM President Louis Caldera will be the keynote speaker; former ...
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ABQjournal: Untangling the Economics of Health Care
... that come from fear of failure." In a Journal article by Winthrop Quigley titled "Access, Insurance on the Agenda" it was reported that Gov. Bill Richardson has formed a "New Mexico Health Care Task Force" to focus on issues surrounding medical care in the U.S., specifically in New Mexico, seeking ...
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ABQjournal: Ad Against Amendment Upsets Gov.
... ad attacking a proposed constitutional amendment to divert more money to schools from a state permanent fund and drew an angry response from Gov. Bill Richardson. Richardson called the GOP ad "Orwellian doublespeak." The ad urges voters to reject the Constitutional Amendment 2 proposal that ...
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ABQjournal: Union Mad Over Tamale Remark
... 18, 2003 Union Mad Over Tamale Remark By Barry Massey The Associated Press SANTA FE - A union representing state workers has asked Gov. Bill Richardson to fire a cabinet secretary for a remark during contract negotiations about the "worship of tamales." Richardson said Wednesday that he ...
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ABQjournal: Fired CYFD Worker Gets Another State Job
... defended his hiring of Varela. "We just believe in giving somebody a second chance," he said. "Everybody can make a mistake." But Gov. Bill Richardson "is outraged at this development," said spokesman Billy Sparks. "Not only does it send a bad signal about inappropriate state employee behavior ...
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... Department of Education announced. (September 17, 2003) Nearly Two-Thirds of Those Surveyed Think Gov.'s Doing Well New Mexico voters give Gov. Bill Richardson a thumbs up on job performance eight months into his term. (Wednesday, September 17, 2003) Adjust for Dry Times, State Told at Summit ...
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ABQjournal: Mayor Says Water Rates May Increase
... water authority will have to stand on its own entirely, rate payers may very well be in for a rude surprise," he said. State lawmakers and Gov. Bill Richardson earlier this year handed control of the city's utility to the joint authority. The move was intended to improve cooperation between the ...
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