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Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories

31. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: State Tells Officials Adios - With Cash

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 State Tells Officials Adios - With Cash By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Thanks to your tax dollars, the administration of Gov. Bill Richardson has provided soft landings in private business for two ex-members of the governor's Cabinet.     New Mexicans are ...
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32. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: The Constrained Vision, Palin-Style

Saturday, December 05, 2009 The Constrained Vision, Palin-Style By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer           I went in search of Sarah Palin this week.         I didn't attend her book signing Tuesday evening at the Hastings Entertainment store in Roswell but did buy a copy of "Going Rogue ...
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33. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: State Rep. Could Face Tough Choice

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 State Rep. Could Face Tough Choice By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Patricia Lundstrom, perhaps best-known for battling the abuses of the payday loan industry, may have to give up her day job or not seek re-election next year to her seat in the state House of ...
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34. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: Gov. Loses Way as Sun Sets on the Butte

Friday, November 27, 2009 Gov. Loses Way as Sun Sets on the Butte By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       Lost: Male. 6 feet 2 inches. 210 pounds, give or take. Last seen on red Jet Ski at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Answers to "Governor." If found, call State Police.     Listen to the call ...
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35. ABQJOURNAL UPFRONT: 911 Caller: Boat Drivers for Governor Were Drunk

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 911 Caller: Boat Drivers for Governor Were Drunk By Thomas J. Cole Journal Staff Writer       A woman who telephoned 911 to report the crash of a houseboat with Gov. Bill Richardson aboard told the operator, "The people who are driving it are drunk."     The call raises ...
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36. 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 ...
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37. 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 ...
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38. 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 ...
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39. 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 ...
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40. 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 ...
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