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TX homebuilder contributes $125K to N.M. GOP

A Houston homebuilder who bankrolled the "Swift Boat" ads against Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004 has given 1$25,000 to the New Mexico Republican Party.

McCain to hold town hall meeting in ABQ

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will attend a town hall meeting in Albuquerque July 15th.

Santa Fe gets extra $4 million in tax revenue

The city of Santa Fe is awash in a $4 million gross receipts tax windfall that city officials had not counted on.

Recount shows state senator wins by five votes

Unofficial returns of a recount in a state Senate race show the incumbent, David Ulibarri of Grants, winning the Democratic nomination by five votes.

Three American hostages released in Colombia

Gov. Bill Richardson says he is "enormously pleased" after a group of American hostages held by Colombian rebels were freed Wednesday.

Hispanic voters gaining strength in key states

A government report finds voting by Hispanics surged in the last congressional elections.

Richardson plans larger N.M. child care tax credit

Gov. Bill Richardson proposes to expand a state tax credit for child care expenses.

Navajo lawmakers earn above $50,000

More than half of the Navajo Nation's council delegates doubled their base salaries in 2007 by attending meetings and sponsoring legislation.

Campaigns use gas prices to gain support

At several rallies held at gas stations across New Mexico Monday, supporters of Senatorial candidates Steve Pearce and Tom Udall made it clear who was responsible for the high gas prices: the other side's candidate.

Richardson addresses DLC in Chicago

Governor Richardson has urged members of the Democratic Leadership Council to put aside any hurt feelings from the long Democratic presidential primary race.

Event celebrates Domenici's career

A celebrity-studded celebration was held in honor of Sen. Pete Domenici in Albuquerque Saturday, as people took time to recognize the outgoing politician's decades of service to New Mexico.

Congressional candidates report millions in assets

Democrat Harry Teague and Republican Ed Tinsley are in a financial league of their own as congressional candidates in New Mexico.

Obama campaign picks Richardson radio address

Barack Obama picked Governo Richardson to deliver his message on the economy in Saturday's weekly Democratic radio talk.

N.M. revises recount procedure in close races

The secretary of state's office has revised procedures for recounts in close primary election contests, including a state Senate race in which some ballots are missing in one county.

N.M. cracks down on alcohol at construction sites

Gov. Bill Richardson's administration plans to require contractors on state construction projects to randomly test their employees for drug and alcohol use.

Former Bernalillo Co. commissioner Gabaldon dies

Bernalillo County former commissioner Henry Gabaldon, Sr. died Wednesday morning at his North Valley home following a lengthy illness.

Green files for PRC seat

A Green Party candidate has filed to run for a seat on the Public Regulation Commission from a northern New Mexico district.

Recounts ordered in two election races

The results of New Mexico's June 3 primary election have been certified by the state Board of Canvassing and recounts have been ordered in two races.

Obama campaigns in ABQ

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama called for an expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act when he met with about 30 women at an invitation-only event in Albuquerque Monday.

Obama to visit Albuquerque Monday

New Mexico will be getting a visit from Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama next week. Obama's campaign announced Friday that the Illinois senator will hold an invitation-only event in the Albuquerque area on Monday.

Eye on New Mexico, June 22, 2008 -- Part 1

Dennis and Nicole discuss politics with Democrat Eleanor Chavez, who defeated longtime South Valley Representative Dan Silva, and Democrat Tim Keller, who beat longtime Southeast Heights Senator Shannon Robinson in the June Democratic primary.

Richardson hopeful about rebel-held U.S. hostages

Governor Richardson plans to visit Colombia soon to resume efforts to secure the release of three American hostages held by rebel forces.

NM gov plans special session on health

Governor Richardson plans to call lawmakers back to Santa Fe in August or September to consider expanding health coverage to more New Mexicans.

Publication that listed wrong Udall issues correction

A publication has corrected its confusion between New Mexico Democratic Congressman Tom Udall and his cousin, Colorado Democratic Congressman Mark Udall.

Pearce letter spurs campaign spar

Republican Steve Pearce is criticizing Democrat Tom Udall for legislation restricting oil drilling. But it wasn't Tom Udall's legislation.

Pearce, Udall, Wilson report wealth in millions

Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation need some deep pockets to hold all of their personal wealth. And for one of them, that could mean an extra boost in the race for U.S. Senate.

Pearce plans to stick to his conservative roots

Steve Pearce says he won't change his conservative ways in an effort to appeal to more people. In an interview, the Republican congressman vowed to defy the conventional political wisdom in his race for the U.S. Senate.

Olmert meets Bill Richardson

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has met with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who is a former diplomat and presidential candidate.

Party leader says Pearce 'can't win'

If Republican senatorial candidate Steve Pearce has a dagger between his shoulder blades, he will find Republican fingerprints on it.

Richardson's statement on Tim Russert

Governor Bill Richardson today released the following statement regarding the death of Tim Russert, NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and host of Meet the Press: