Richardson going back to New Hampshire

Gov. Bill Richardson is heading back to New Hampshire this week.

According to the Manchester Union Leader, the governor is one of four 2008 presidential hopefuls who will visit the state to promote the campaigns of local candidates.

Richardson will campaign Monday with Rep. Jackie Cilley, a candidate for the state Senate, then attend an event for House Democratic candidates.

It’s Richardson’s third visit to New Hampshire this year. He also visited in 2005 and 2004.

According to a news release from the governor’s office, Richardson also plans to campaign for candidates this week in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland and meet with the U.S. Interior secretary in Washington D.C. to discuss pending water rights settlements with American Indians and the Otero Mesa.

The trip is being paid for by the Democratic Governors Association, which Richardson chairs.