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A proposal to build a multi-million dollar casino in the middle of Albuquerque has come up quickly and quietly, and it’s drawing some criticism from the area’s state senator and a neighborhood association. Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced Monday that he opposes President Barack Obama’s tax compromise with Republicans, while Sen. Tom Udall says he hasn’t decided whether to support the legislation. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces City Council made Robert Garza the new city manager today with a unanimous vote. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez nominated Edwynn L. Burckle today to be secretary of the General Services Department. Continue Reading
“Mexican drug cartels are arguably as dangerous and deadly as terrorists, and they were operating far inside our borders well before 9/11,” one border security expert is arguing. It’s true. The evidence is all around us. Continue Reading
Two New Mexico State University regents’ terms expire at the end of the year, and Gov.-elect Susana Martinez will appoint their replacements. Continue Reading
Gov.-elect Susana Martinez says cuts to “certain bureaucracies,” including education and Medicaid, might be necessary to balance the state’s budget. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen talked about Bill Richardson’s future, the potential challenge to House Speaker Ben Luján’s leadership and other issues today on News New Mexico. Click on the headline to listen.
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The N.M. Educational Retirement Board is considering a new proposal that would require members to pay more into their retirement but not have to work additional years before they are eligible to retire. Continue Reading
Four members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are expressing serious concerns about President Barack Obama’s tax compromise with Republicans, primarily because it includes an extension of the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Gov. Bill Richardson will make a “private visit” to North Korea next week to meet with government officials, Reuters is reporting. Continue Reading
With the situation in North Korea having gotten pretty dicey in recent months, Gov. Bill Richardson – a favorite of the North Korean government – may be heading back there next week. Continue Reading
Former Hobbs Mayor Monty Newman received the votes of 64 percent of central committee members in being elected chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico on Saturday. Continue Reading
The N.M. Educational Retirement Board fund doesn’t appear to be in immediate danger. So let’s look for a solution to make the fund solvent indefinitely without breaking a promise to employees who have already planned their retirements. Continue Reading
The Environmental Improvement Board ruled today that Helena Chemical Company’s facility in Mesquite must continue to maintain an air quality permit. Continue Reading