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BREAKING: Caldera Resigns After NYC Flyover Fiasco
Former University of New Mexico President Louis Caldera submitted his resignation today over the recent Air Force One photo op. The New York Daily News had the first... Read more »
All Aboard the Rail Runner – to southern New Mexico?
Rep. Harry Teague, a Democrat representing southern New Mexico, said today that it might make sense to have the state’s new Rail Runner train offer service from Belen to El... Read more »
Obama Confronts Thorny Immigration Reform at Press Conference
President Obama’s remarks on swine flu, Pakistan and torture got most of the media attention after his prime-time news conference last night, but he also offered up some ideas on... Read more »
Is Louis Caldera’s Job on the Chopping Block Over NYC Flyover Fiasco?
To paraphrase Dan Rather, Louis Caldera’s job security looks shakier than cafeteria jello right now. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has repeatedly refused to rule out Caldera’s dismissal... Read more »
Bill O’Reilly Won’t Be Inviting These Guests Back
Fox News talking head Bill O’Reilly couldn’t manage to get a former Army captain to condone waterboarding in this video. O’ Reilly – a famous hothead – almost blows his... Read more »
Bingaman and Son Mentioned in NY Times Story on Investment Firm Investigation
Sen. Jeff Bingaman and his son, John – who works in finance in New York – are mentioned in a front-page New York Times article today that examines a financial... Read more »
FCC Hosts NM Meetings on Digital TV Switch, Offers Converter Box Coupons
Still have questions about the upcoming conversion to digital TV? The Federal Communications Commission is hosting two meetings on Wednesday and Thursday in Albuquerque this week to explain the... Read more »
Country Superstar Toby Keith Tells National Press Club He’s a Misunderstood Democrat
Toby Keith – on the eve of his seventh USO tour to the Middle East – came to the National Press Club today aiming to set the record straight with... Read more »
Rep. Heinrich Invites You to Meet With Him
Do you have a question for Rep. Martin Heinrich? He’s offering ample opportunities to ask him face-to-face over the next two weeks. The Democratic congressman, who represents the... Read more »
New Mexican Selected as National Cherry Blossom Queen in DC
Congratulations to Tatianna Duran, a Sandia Prep graduate and intern in Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s Washington office. She was crowned as the United States Cherry Blossom Queen at a glitzy ball in downtown Washington last... Read more »
Rep. Teague Bucks NM Delegation, Votes Against Budget
The House and Senate both adopted a $3.5 trillion spending blueprint for America late yesterday, and most of New Mexico’s all-Democratic congressional delegation supported it. Only Rep. Harry Teague, who... Read more »
Rep. Lujan Talks Clean Energy at House Press Conference
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, a New Mexico Democrat, got some time in the congressional spotlight today when House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer invited him to speak at a high-profile news... Read more »
