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Photos of Bill Richardson, world traveler, politician, New Mexico icon

Gov. Bill Richardson appeared on MSNBC this morning to discuss North Korea's claims that it has detonated a hydrogen bomb.

em122210d — Gov. Bill Richardson has taken his art off the walls and is cleaning out his office in the State Capitol in Santa Fe Wednesday December 22, 2010.

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson emerges from his office in Santa Fe, N.M., Thursday, March 9, 2020. Richardson is spearheading a charitable fund drive to help supply the Navajo Nation in New Mexico with personal protection and medical equipment to stem the spread of the coronavirus in cooperation with Molina Healthcare and the New Mexico Childrens Foundation. Infections have surged on the Navajo Nation where there is limited access to everything from intensive care beds to surgical masks and household drinking water.

From left to right, Joe Skeen (U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico’s 2nd district), Steven Schiff (U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico’s 1st district), Bill Richardson (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico’s 3rd district), George H.W. Bush, Pete Domenici (US Senator from New Mexico), Jeff Bingaman (US Senator from New Mexico), Manuel Lujan Jr. (United States Secretary of the Interior, from NM).

em022818n — Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson during an interview on C-SPAN's Washington Journal program by Peter Slen, Wednesday February 28, 2018. Richardson has been playing a key role in discussions between the Governor and restaurant owners to allow them to reopen. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

.In this photo provided by the Richardson Center, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson, right, poses with journalist Danny Fenster in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Fenster, sentenced only days ago to 11 years of hard labor in military-ruled Myanmar, was freed and on his way home Monday, a former U.S. diplomat who helped negotiate the release said.

em120313i — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, right, signs a book and has his picture taken with Priscilla Chavez, from Las Cruces, during a book signing event at Collected Works Bookstore, in Santa Fe, Tuesday December 3, 2013. Richardson's book is titled "How to Sweet Talk a Shark."

Rep. Kiki Saavedra, left, Gov. Bill Richardson, Sen James Taylor, and Johnny Cope cut the ribbon for the opening of the Albuquerque Sunport Railrunner station April 2007.

APLFUNDRAISER1 — Former New Mexico Governor Toney Anaya,, left and Governor Bill Richardson, share a laugh while being greeted by donors at a fund-raising reception for Bill Richardson for President , hosted by prominent Torrance County Democrats on Monday July 9, 2007, at the home of Mike and Mary Anaya.

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U.S. Rep. Bill Richardson, D-NM, applauds as Senator Edward Kennedy, D-MASS, serenades a crowd of supporters in Spanish at a Rally held early Thursday morning at the local Democratic headquarters in Santa Fe, NM. After speaking in support of Bill Clinton, the senator and his group headed for a rally in Espanola, NM. Oct, 15, 1992.

APLPREZVISIT3 — Governor Bill Richardson, and former President Bill Clinton, share laugh while talking to the media at the Governor's Mansion in Santa Fe on Sunday February 3, 2008. The former President was in town to watch the Superbowl with the Governor.

Screen Shot Political commentator James Carville and Gov. Bill Richardson debate on CNN's Larry King Live on April 25th, 2008.

NM DEMOS — Richardson finishes up his speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention giving the Republicans everything but praise.

Several stories about Gov. Bill Richardson’s withdrawing from consideration for Secretary of Commerce topped our “most-read” list this week.

gov richardson — New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson holds a news conference to announce two economic development partnerships with the state's Supercomputer, Encanto at Intel in Rio Rancho. Tuesday, February, 17 ,2009.

em051409e — Actor Robert Redford, right, along with Gov. Bill Richardson, announced plans to create a Native American film school at Historic Los Luceros in Rio Arriba County. The news conference was held in the Governor’s cabinet room, in Santa Fe, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

gov and golden gloves — Then-New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson receives a pair of autographed golden gloves from Albuquerque fighter Holly Holm for his years of work fighting to protect New Mexico’s Otero Mesa. on January 13, 2010.

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apl012810a/ASECTION/Adolphe Pierre-Louis/012810 — apl012810a/ASECTION/Adolphe Pierre-Louis/012810._Governor Bill Richardson, , announces that the new Centennial License plate is available during a ceremony held at the Santa Fe Department of Motor Vehicle on Thursday January 28, 2010. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal)

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson speaks at the 81st LULAC National Convention being held in Albuquerque, photographed on Friday July 16, 2010.

Governor Bill Richardson, left, huddles with former Governor Bruce King, during the Dedication of Governor Bruce King Archives and Reading Room at the UNM Law School on Thursday, April 6, 2006. In his remarks, Richardson said," Bruce King has lived a life that inspires legends. He is New Mexico's John Wayne."

Hatchery2 — Former Gov. Bill Richardson helped celebrate ground-breaking ceremonies in July 2006 for the establishment of New Mexico’s first warmwater fish hatchery — an addition to Rock Lake Hatchery south of Santa Rosa. Jose A. Campos II, mayor of Santa Rosa, presented the governor with a fish mail box. State Sen. Pete Campos is proposing a $2.5 million appropriation for upgrades to the Rock Lake Fish Hatchery and Rearing station.

WATER — Gov. Bill Richardson announces his Year of Water legislative agenda adjacent to the Santa Fe River which flows behind him on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.

Bill Richardson at Middlesex.

Family photo courtesy of family in Mexico City. Pictured are father William Blaine Richardson Senior, sister Vesta Richardson, Bill Richardson and mother Maria Luisa Lopez-Collada.

Bill Richardson at his first communion.

younggov1 — Bill Richardson in his early years

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New barrier is put up at the border — The Whistle Stop Tour which is a campaign train carrying several Democratic candidates from Las Cruces to Las Vegas, New Mexico stops in Hatch. Pictured is Governor Bill Richardson speaking to a crowd in Hatch, New Mexico.

RICHARDSON — A still image from a documentary film on Governor Bill Richardson and President Bill Clinton.

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Bill12 — Washington, May 8, 1987. Signs Bill. President Reagan turns after he signed into law the Santa Fe Trail Bill Friday at the White House. From left are: Sen Pete Domenici, R-NM, Joe Skeen R-NM, Hank Brown, R-CO, and Bill Richardson, D-NM.

Bill13 — Santa Fe, November 8, 1988, Representative Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico) gives the thumbs-up sign before entering a voting booth in Tesuque, New Mexico, Tuesday.

Bill3 — Nov. 5, 1986. Santa Fe, November 5, Another Term. Bill Richardson and his wife Barbara enjoy victory. The incumbent Democrat cruised to his third term in the 3rd Congressional District.

Bill8 — August 19, 2002. Rep. Bill Richardson displays his victory cake a a victory party at La Fonda in Santa Fe NM; Tuesday night.

Bill9 — July 12, 1980. First District Democratic congressional candidate Bill Richardson, center, confronts Republican Rep. Manuel Lujan at a congressional hearing on the elderly Friday morning at the Multi-Purpose Senior Citizen Center, 714 7th SW. Richardson attacked Lujan's voting record on issues affecting senior citizens and Lujan chided his opponent's attempt to turn the fact-finding hearing into a political forum.

The Drudge Report on the Internet quickly reported the FOX News story on Richardson’s presidential ambitions

GOVBALL2 — Some of the 7500 jars of Gardu–o's salsa labeled for Governor Bill Richardson's inauguration were a parting gift for attendees of the Boots 'N Bolos Inaugural Ball in Santa Fe on Monday evening.

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GUVPREZ2 — 01/22/07 Gov. Bill Richardson, accompanied by his wife Barbara, addresses the media during a press conference where he detailed his aspirations to become president.

saBILLWATER01 — A bottle of Bill Richardson for President water photographed on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 in Albuquerque, N.M.

MEDMARIJ2 — Richardson distributes pens following the signing of the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, legalizing the use of medical marijuana. New Mexico was the 12th state to legalize medical marijuana. Richardson is accompanied by his wife First Lady Barbara Richardson.

Gov. Bill Richardson campaigns in Iowa — Gov. Bill Richardson while campaigning for president in 2007.

DLRichIA4 — Governor Bill Richardson (center) flips pork burgers with Larry Stolte of Boone Iowa (left) and Steven Burgmeier of Lockridge Iowa (right) at the Iowa Pork Producers Tent at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA, Tuesday, August 14, 2007.

New Mexico Gov. and Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson gives turkey to Greg Wells, right, a volunteer with Kitchen Angels, during a Christmas lunch at the Salvation Army in Santa Fe. Wells then gave the food to a needy person.

NMCOIN1 — Gov. Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson add a version of the New Mexico State Quarter to a map of the United States during the official launch ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, April 7, 2008. At right, is Edmund C. Moy, director of the United States Mint.

Bill Richardson — Representative Bill Richardson speaks to members of Taos Pueblo celebrating the return to the tribe of The Bottleneck Tract of land.

BILL RICHARDSON OATH OF OFFICE — New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, left, receives the Oath of Office administered by New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricio Serna during the Formal Inauguration at the State Capital.

GOV. AND MANNY AT LOBO GAME — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson left, and Senator Manny Aragon take in the Lobo basketball game against Northern Arizona in the Pit, Tuesday night in 2003.

Bill Richardson — Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson waves to a familiar face as he leaves the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe after addressing the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association Monday morning.

Bill Richardson and North Korea Talks — New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson left met this Friday morning with North Korean officials at his mansion in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here he shakes hands with North Korea's deputy Ambassador to United Nations Han Song Ryol.

joe skeen, manuel lujan, and bill richardson sign a resolution tuesday on capitol hill in honor of the 75th anniversary of the state of new mexico. — Joe Skeen, Manuel Lujan, and Bill Richardson sign a resolution Tuesday on CapitolHhill in honor of the 75th anniversary of the state of New Mexico.

GOV. AND SEN. — ew Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, left, and US Senator Jeff Bingaman appear at a morning news conference regarding cooperation on solving the medicaid problem in New Mexico.

GOV BILL RICHARDSON — Gov. Bill Richardson doesn't seem to like the question by members of the media at a press conference in 2003.

BILL RICHARDSON SIGNS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BILL — Governor Bill Richardson signs a Collective Bargaining Bill as President Pro Tem. Richard M. Romero D-Bernalillo, left, raises his fist in a sign of union solidarity, photographed in the Rotunda Friday March 7, 2003.

National Tibet day — Governor Bill RIchardson, center, and Lt. Governor Diane Denish second from left joined three former Governors including Garrey Carruthers, far left, Toney Anaya second from right and Jerry Apodaca far right to talk about issues on education reform Monday March 10, 2003 in a press conference at the State Capitol.

HOMER, BILL, ORBIT, AND MARTY — With the support of Homer Simpson and Orbit the Isotopes Mascot, Governor Bill Richardson and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez throw out the first ball at the first game in the Isotopes Park on Friday, April 11, 2003.

BART, HOMER AND BILL RICHARDSON — Surprise guests Bart and Homer Simpson clap for Governor Bill Richardson after the throwing out the first ball at the first game in the Isotopes Park on Friday, April 11, 2003.

TOM SULLIVAN AND BILL RICHARDSON — Tom Sullivan, left, the Sheriff of Lincon County, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson announce an investigation into the mystery surrounding Billy the Kid. The announcement was made during a press conference in the Governor's Office.

HIGHWAY SIGN 491 — Gov. Bill Richardson signs his name to the new number 491 to replace the old U.S. 666 designation for the highway from Gallup to Shiprock.

BILL RICHARDSON AND PETE DOMENICI — Bill Richardson and Pete Domenici support Constitutional Amendment

Cuba, good samaritan, Casey Dominguez, Gov. Bill Richardson — Gov. Bill Richardson speaks at a town meeting at the Cuba Senior Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2003 after giving Casey Dominguez's family a good samaritan award for Dominguez's actions. Dominguez, 25, suffered a fatal gunshot wound last week after chasing bandits who robbed a nursing home co-worker.

BILL RICHARDSON — Bill Richardson, Democratic candidate for Governor Official mug 2002.

BILL RICHARDSON AND QUEEN NOOR — Queen Noor, right, of Jordan, listen to former Secritary of Energy Bill Richardson during a press conference at the United World College outside Las Vegas. Queer Noor, who is the President of the United World Colleges, was visiting the Northern New Mexico Campus for a Renovation Celebration Saturday 9-29-01.

GOV. BILL RICHARDSON — New Mexico Gov. elect Bill Richardson holds up the hands of his wife Barbara, left, and Lt. Gov. elect Diane Denish, right, after his victory speech at the Sheraton Old Town hotel in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Noevember 5, 2002.

BILL, DIANE AND VICENTE — From left, New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, Governor Bill Richardson and Mexican President Vicente Fox salute during the playing of the National Anthem of the United States on the floor of the House during a joint session address to the Legislature Wednesday morning.

Qatar dignitaries visit Governor's Mansion — His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Qatar, left, embraces Governorn Bill Richardson before departing the Governor's Mansion on Friday, April 30, 2004. Qatar's U.S. Ambassador, His Excellency Bader Omar Al-Dafa, is pictured at right.

JOHN KERRY, BILL RICHARDSON — Roberto E. Rosales/metro/May4, 2004/jp3 Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson share a moment during Kerry's visit to Longfellow Elementary School in Albuquerque.

ROBERT REDFORD AND BILL RICHARDSON — Film maker Robert Redford, left, and Gov. Bill Richardson spoke against the Bush Administration's environmental policy during a public event at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe in 2004.

BILL CLINTON — Former President Bill Clinton speaks at a rally for Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque on Sunday, October 31, 2004. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson stands behind him.

BILL RICHARDSON TOURISM POSTER — Gov. Bill Richardson is back again astride a motorcycle on this the Tourism Department's latest poster to promote the state's scenic attractions. The department first introduced the governor on a motorcycle theme in a 2003 poster to promote scenic byways.

RICHARDSON TOURS QUESTA — New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson took a helicopter tour of some of the rising rivers around Northern New Mexico on Wednesday, 5-25-05. Here he is flying over Lake Cabresto, near Questa. Officials are concerned about the high water level in the lake due to heavy snow melt.

Gov. Bill Richardson and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez — Gov. Bill Richardson and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez held a press conference near the intersection of Unser and Gibson NW to talk about their combined efforts to secure commiment for 10% allocation increase from major cement supplier.

RICHARDSON IN NORTH KOREA — Gov. Bill Richardson stands on the balcony of the Great People's Study Hall, the national library of North Korea in the capitol city of Pyongyang. Richardson was in North Korea to work towards nuclear disarmament.

RICHARDSON IN NORTH KOREA — Gov. Bill Richardson greets the director North Korea's nuclear programs in the city of Yungbyon during 2005.

WEST SIDE SCHOOLS — Gov. Bill Richardson, left, stands beside Brent Jorgensen, a sophomore at Cibola High School, who holds a sign during a rally outside of Bookworks Wednesday evening when Gov. Richardson listened to about 30 students and parents who gathered to ask the governor to spend more money on public schools for the west side of Albuquerque just before Richardson's book signing at the bookstore. The northwest high school planning committee helped to organize the event.

OUTSIDE NUCLEAR PLANT IN NORTH KOREA — Gov. Bill Richardson is briefed by North Korean authorities outside the nuclear plant at Yongbyon.

BILL AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING — Gov. Bill Richardson greets people during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the State Capitol.

BILL RICHARDSON AND RICHARD BRANSON — Gov. Bill Richardson receives a model of the SpaceShipOne from Sir Richard Branson during a press conference in Santa Fe, Wednesday. They were there to announce that Branson's company Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial space tourism business, will locate its hearquarters and mission control in New Mexico.

GOVERNORS — Gov. Bill Richardson is joined by former governors Tony Anaya and Bruce King.

Published September 2, 2023 - 10:55 a.m. Modified September 14, 2023 - 7:53 a.m.

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