Richardson’s sister travels with him to Las Cruces

Gov. Bill Richardson’s sister Vesta made her first visit to Las Cruces today.

Richardson’s younger sister sat in the back row of chairs in front of Hadley Hall at New Mexico State University while Richardson thanked voters for approving the spaceport tax and signed a number of bills. She wore dark sunglasses, and smiled and waved when Richardson pointed her out.

State Rep. Joseph Cervantes welcomed Vesta Richardson to Las Cruces.

“I hope you’ll come back,” he said.

In speaking about his ethics reform bill the governor signed, Cervantes addressed her during his speech and moved back and forth between Spanish and English.

Vesta Richardson is a doctor in Chihuahua, Mexico.