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Denish raises $500,000 for NM governor's race

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:39:16 GMT

Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has raised more than a half million dollars during the past three months for her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor next year.

Legislators seek audit of NM health contractor

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:04:29 GMT

New Mexico legislators want an audit of a company that until recently managed taxpayer-financed behavioral health care for the state.

GOP airs anti-Denish ad 16 months before election

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:25:11 GMT

New Mexico doesn't elect a new governor for another 16 months, but Republicans are already taking swings at Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.

State employees upset over upped retirement pay

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:52:36 GMT

Thousands of state employees are furious that they have to pay more into their retirement, while the people who upped their pension contributions do not. The state lawmakers who passed the bill didn't include themselves.

Candidates spar over Albuquerque's police chief

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:19:20 GMT

Albuquerque's police chief has become an issue in the race for mayor of New Mexico's largest city.

Chavez finally expected to announce candidacy

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:23:22 GMT

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is expected to put an end to months of speculation and conspiracy theories Sunday by officially declaring his re-election bid.

NM Lt. Gov. Denish to push for ethics reforms

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:38:01 GMT

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says she will renew the push for a state ethics commission and other reforms during the next legislative session.

NM, Colo., Texas seek high-speed rail

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:50:02 GMT

New Mexico, Colorado and Texas are applying for federal funds to study the viability of a high-speed rail system from El Paso through New Mexico to Denver.

Metro court architect sentenced to prison

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Marc Schiff, the architect of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Courthouse, was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for his role in a kickback scheme that skimmed millions of taxpayers' dollars.

Commissioner will not face double-billing charge

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:42:19 GMT

Prosecutors have decided not to pursue charges against a Grant County commissioner over questions about double-billing.

Lawsuit filed over federal energy corridors

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:53:43 GMT

More than a dozen conservation groups are suing the federal government over its designation of thousands of miles of energy corridors through 11 Western states.

New Mexico prepares for potential H1N1 outbreak

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:20:36 GMT

The state health department is planning a mass vaccination for the HIN1 virus before flu season hits this fall.

FEC dismisses NM political parties' complaints

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:34:14 GMT

The Federal Elections Commission treated New Mexico's Republicans and Democrats equally this week, dismissing complaints they filed against each other last October in the final days of the 2008 campaign.

Councilor wants changes on stretch of Central

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:31:18 GMT

An Albuquerque city councilor is proposing changes for a stretch of east Central known as "Suicide Lane."

Pearce to challenge Teague for US House seat

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:23:16 GMT

Steve Pearce of Hobbs, who represented New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District for three terms, wants the job again.

Union fights hike in worker pension contributions

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:39:33 GMT

A teachers' union is pushing lawmakers to repeal an increase in the amount state employees, including teachers, contribute toward their own pensions.

Eye on New Mexico, July 5, 2009 -- Part 1

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:05:08 GMT

Stuart and Nicole sit down with New Mexico Attorney General Gary King.

Senators announce money for city water project

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:40:13 GMT

Federal funds are heading to New Mexico for a water treatment plant in the Albuquerque-area.

Death penalty abolished

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:41:38 GMT

Jurors statewide will no longer be asked to decide whether or not to impose the death penalty on a convicted person.

Group picks name for proposed South Valley city

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:52:01 GMT

The South Valley is a step closer to becoming its own city Tuesday: Valle de Atrisco.

Housing director faces felony charges

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:51:11 GMT

A former state representative turned himself in Tuesday in connection to a housing scandal.

Broker shares in $22 million for NM investments

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:48:48 GMT

A politically connected Santa Fe broker shared in about half the $48 million in fees paid by firms that won state investment deals.

Former NM senator has shoulder surgery

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:31:24 GMT

Former Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici has undergone shoulder surgery in a Baltimore hospital.

Santa Fe man named to NM State Investment Council

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:01:14 GMT

A retired corporate executive from Santa Fe has been named to a state board overseeing investments of New Mexico's nearly $11 billion endowment funds.

Pared-down Health Policy Commission gets new head

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:46:43 GMT

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has named a state Department of Health official to oversee the Health Policy Commission, which faces deep cuts in the budget year that begins Wednesday.

Udall to discuss universal health care

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:39:33 GMT

Senator Tom Udall is back from Washington to meet with taxpayers this week and he's ready to discuss health care for everyone.

NM Gov. Richardson plans Cape Cod vacation

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:09:27 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson is heading to Cape Cod for a vacation.

2 will remain on death row after repeal

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:37:07 GMT

Although New Mexico officially abolishes the death penalty on Wednesday, that doesn't mean there won't be another execution in the state.

Governor lauds new domestic violence laws

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:43:25 GMT

Governor Bill Richardson on Friday traveled to the Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center in Albuquerque to note that three new laws to combat domestic violence will go into effect on July first.

NM official seeks more comment on pledge rule

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:30:17 GMT

New Mexico Education Secretary Veronica Garcia on Thursday reopened the comment period on a rule change that would allow school children to opt out of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.