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State Bond Rating Gets a Boost
Gov. Bill Richardson announced New Mexico’s bond rating for several types of bonds has been upgraded, which could save the state about $3 million. The state’s general obligation... Read more »
GOP Party Boss Weighs in on Negativity
Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Harvey Yates waded into the mud Sunday to cast judgment on negative ads between Republican gubernatorial frontrunners Allen Weh and Susana Martinez. Yates,... Read more »
Stalled Capital Outlay Projects Officially Scrapped
More than 2,500 stalled infrastructure projects from around the state were officially deactivated today in order to boost the state’s largely-depleted cash reserves. Gov. Bill Richardson, who had... Read more »
Guv Calls on Congress to Help Small Businesses
Gov. Bill Richardson, along with 12 other governors, today called on Congressional leaders to approve an expanded small business loan program and pump more money into community banks. ... Read more »
Palin in ABQ Sunday
Sarah Palin is scheduled to stump for Republican governor candidate Susana Martinez in Albuquerque Sunday. Palin will attend a rally at the Albuquerque Marriott at 9 a.m. giving her endorsement... Read more »
Guv to Dine With Two Presidents
Gov. Bill Richardson is on his way to the White House next week to dine with two presidents. The state dinner, hosted by President Barack Obama, will honor... Read more »
Bill Clinton Coming to NM Fundraiser
Former President Bill Clinton will be in Albuquerque Tuesday to raise money for Democratic governor candidate Diane Denish. The fundraiser, which will be held at the Embassy Suites,... Read more »
Gary Johnson on Colbert
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Richardson Identifies 1,071 Vacant Jobs to be Cut
Gov. Bill Richardson has just announced he’s identified nearly 1,100 vacant state government positions that will be done away with. The announcement of 1,071 vacant positions to be... Read more »
Guv to Dine at White House with Mexican President
Gov. Bill Richardson will travel to Washington D.C. next week to attend a state dinner at the White House in honor of Mexican President Felipe Calderon. Richardson will travel... Read more »
Secretary of State To Request More Election Funding
Secretary of State Mary Herrera plans to ask the state’s Board of Finance for a loan of more than $150,000 to help pay for primary election costs statewide. ... Read more »
New Director Named for Legislative Council Service
Top-ranking state lawmakers approved Raul Burciaga as the new director of the Legislative Council Service at a meeting held earlier today. Burciaga, an attorney who’s worked for the... Read more »
