Meet Lawrence Rael, executive director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments, who wants to be the state’s next lieutenant governor.
He’s been involved in some high-profile projects, including getting the Rail Runner Express running and helping the state sort through the mess left in the wake of the housing authority scandal.
David Alire Garcia, who co-hosts KNME’s New Mexico in Focus and is the managing editor of the New Mexico Independent (for which I also write), interviewed Rael for an episode of the TV show that aired this weekend.
“Oh, absolutely,” Rael said when Garcia asked if he’s interested in being lieutenant governor. “I think I could offer her a great deal of experience and understanding about budgets, about government in general… I’d be very honored and delighted to do that job.”
President-elect Barack Obama has nominated Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as commerce secretary in his administration. Assuming Richardson is confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish will become governor and get to name her replacement.
You can watch more of Garcia’s interview with Rael right here: