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Richardson friend’s casino proposal criticized
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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
Bingaman opposes tax bill; Udall undecided
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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
Garza named Las Cruces city manager
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The Las Cruces City Council made Robert Garza the new city manager today with a unanimous vote. Continue Reading
Burckle nominated to head General Services Department
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Gov.-elect Susana Martinez nominated Edwynn L. Burckle today to be secretary of the General Services Department. Continue Reading
Martinez to appoint two NMSU regents
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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
Martinez admits shift away from campaign pledge
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Gov.-elect Susana Martinez says cuts to “certain bureaucracies,” including education and Medicaid, might be necessary to balance the state’s budget. Continue Reading
Listen to Haussamen on News N.M.
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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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ERB may drop proposal to require later retirement
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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
All but Teague concerned about Obama-GOP tax deal
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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
Richardson making ‘private visit’ to North Korea
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UPDATED: Gov. Bill Richardson will make a “private visit” to North Korea next week to meet with government officials, Reuters is reporting. Continue Reading
Richardson may visit North Korea
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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
Newman received 64 percent of the vote
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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
EIB says company must have air quality permit
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The Environmental Improvement Board ruled today that Helena Chemical Company’s facility in Mesquite must continue to maintain an air quality permit. Continue Reading
Newman elected state GOP chairman
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Republicans picked former Hobbs Mayor Monty Newman today to become the new chairman of the state GOP. Continue Reading