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May 11, 2008 Candidate Profiles: State Senate - District 7 Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal asked state Legislature candidates to answer the following questions in 300 words or less. The answers were edited for spelling and style. The primary is June 3., and the general election is Nov. 4. Clovis News Journal more
Apr 25, 2008 Udall to grandchildren: Protecting environment is 'crusade of your days' Stewart and Lee Udall | 4/24/2008 - 4/12/08 Arizona native Stewart Udall served as secretary of the interior in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations from 1961 to 1969 and played a part in some of the nation's landmark environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, the Wilderness Act... Democratic Party of New Mexico more...
Mar 23, 2008 Teacher running for District 7 seat Jeff Carr of Eagle Nest is the District 7 Democratic c a n d i d a t e for state senator. The seat currently is held by C l i n t Harden, RClovis, who is seeking re-election. District 7 i n c l u d e s C u r r y, C o l f a x , Harding, Quay, San Miguel, Taos and Union counties. Clovis News Journal more...
Mar 21, 2008 Three seek county commission seat Two municipal councilmen - one from Springer and one from Eagle Nest - are seeking to win the Democratic nomination for the county commission seat representing southern and western Colfax County. Raton Range more
Feb 25, 2008 Democratic Party shows support for Colón ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's Democratic Party chairman received a standing ovation during the party's first statewide meeting since its problem-plagued presidential caucus.

"Evidently, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated," Brian Colón said Saturday, when more than 180 party... Associated Press more...
Feb 25, 2008 Democratic Party shows support for Colón ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's Democratic Party chairman received a standing ovation during the party's first statewide meeting since its problem-plagued presidential caucus.

"Evidently, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated," Brian Colón said Saturday, when more than 180 party... Associated Press more...
Dec 28, 2007 State Senator Ben Altamirano Dies SILVER CITY — State Senate President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano, the longest-serving member of the Senate, has died at his home in Silver City. He was 77. Albuquerque Journal more...
Dec 6, 2007 Poll: Twice as many Hispanics prefer Dems to Republicans WASHINGTON (CNN) — More than twice as many Hispanic voters say they favor Democrats as Republicans – the lowest level of support for President Bush’s party since shortly before his first White House run, according to a new poll released Thursday.

Fifty-seven percent of registered... CNN Political Ticker more...
Jun 19, 2007 Bush Aides' Misuse of E-Mail By Michael Abramowitz White House aides made extensive use of political e-mail accounts for official government business, despite rules requiring that they conduct such business through official communications channels, according to new evidence disclosed yesterday by congressional investigators. The Washington Post more...
Jun 15, 2007 Libby Loses Bid to Stay Out of Jail For Appeal By Carol D. Leonnig and Amy Goldstein Washington Post Staff Writers Friday, June 15, 2007; Page A01 A federal judge ordered Vice President Cheney 's former chief of staff to surrender in six to eight weeks to begin serving his 30-month prison term, increasing the pressure... The Washington Post more...
Jun 15, 2007 Taos Pueblo to share water rights By email = String.fromCharCode(115,109,97,116,108,111,99,107,64,115,102,110,101,119,109,101,120,105,99,97,110,46,99,111,109); document.write(' Staci Matlock '); Staci Matlock | The New Mexican June 14, 2007 Deal helps fulfill a settlement agreement in the Aamodt case Taos... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jun 15, 2007 Richardson agrees to book deal on energy policy By ASSOCIATED PRESS Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:06 am Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson has a six-figure book deal to write about his prescription for making America energy independent and weaning the nation off fossil fuels. The book — tentatively called Leading by... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jun 11, 2007 Democratic tour stops in Republican Roswell Michael Carlson Record Staff Writer He's on an all-county listening tour with hopes of electing Democrats to local and national offices. With most of the state's 33 counties left to visit, New Mexico State Democratic Chairman Brian Colón is focused on two goals: create Democratic... The Roswell Daily Record more...
Jun 11, 2007 A Test of the Senate Published: June 11, 2007 The Senate has scheduled a no-confidence vote today on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. No one who has followed the news needs to be told why it is necessary. Mr. Gonzales is the Michael Brown of the Justice Department, smilingly presiding over incompetence,... The New York Times more...
Jun 7, 2007 They Know How to Caucus Teresa Vilmain and Other Experts in an Arcane Presidential Art By Alec MacGillis Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, June 7, 2007; Page A01 DES MOINES -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton had a decision to make. After someone in her campaign leaked a memo late last month... The Washington Post more...
Jun 6, 2007 Libby Given 30 Months for Lying in C.I.A. Leak Case WASHINGTON, June 5 — I. Lewis Libby Jr. , the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney and one of the principal architects of President Bush’s foreign policy, was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in prison for lying during a C.I.A. leak investigation that became part of a... The New York Times more...
Jun 4, 2007 Democrats Focus on Iraq In Contentious Second Debate By Anne Kornblut and Dan Balz Washington Post Staff Writers Monday, June 4, 2007; Page A01 GOFFSTOWN, N.H., June 3 -- Democratic presidential candidates clashed sharply over Iraq in the second debate of the campaign Sunday night, with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton ( N.Y. )... The Washington Post more...
Jun 4, 2007 Richardson: U.S. should press China to help bring peace to Sudan MANCHESTER, N.H. -- At a debate with seven other presidential candidates Sunday, Gov. Bill Richardson said the U.S. should pressure China to take a bigger role in establishing peace in the Darfur region of Sudan. The statement came as Richardson and the other candidates competed for time and... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jun 4, 2007 Richardson: U.S. should press China to help bring peace to Sudan MANCHESTER, N.H. -- At a debate with seven other presidential candidates Sunday, Gov. Bill Richardson said the U.S. should pressure China to take a bigger role in establishing peace in the Darfur region of Sudan. The statement came as Richardson and the other candidates competed for time and... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jun 3, 2007 What ‘Support Our Troops’ Entails Editorial What ‘Support Our Troops’ Entails Whenever and however American troops withdraw from Iraq, a flood of wounded and psychologically damaged veterans will present the nation for decades to come with costly needs that already are overwhelming government services. The... The New York Times more...
May 30, 2007 My First Five Months As New Mexico's State Auditor I hope this finds you doing well. I wanted to update you on my busy first five months in office as New Mexico State Auditor. I have been aggressively combating fraud, waste, and abuse in local and state government by expanding the size of my office, hiring two investigators and more... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
May 30, 2007 My First Five Months As New Mexico's State Auditor I hope this finds you doing well. I wanted to update you on my busy first five months in office as New Mexico State Auditor. I have been aggressively combating fraud, waste, and abuse in local and state government by expanding the size of my office, hiring two investigators and more... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
May 26, 2007 Garcia Honored on behavioral Health Day Jenny garcia of Raton was recognized and honored to be the LC-8 (Union, Colfax, Taos Local Collaborative) STAR, at the first annual Behavioral Health Day at the New Mexico Legislature. Garcia is the vice chair/secretary for Taos/ Colfax Community Services , Inc., and serves as the TCCS board... The Raton Range more...
May 24, 2007 Hispanic Hopeful for ’08 Confronts Immigration By ADAM NAGOURNEY Published: May 24, 2007 WASHINGTON, May 23 — Of all the candidates running for president, none have weathered more crosscurrents of the immigration battle than Gov. Bill Richardson , the New Mexico Democrat. Mr. Richardson, whose mother is Mexican, is... The New York Times more...
May 24, 2007 Senators, Udall seek to put off drilling on Otero Mesa By FELICIA FONSECA | Associated Press May 23, 2007 Congressional delegation wants to ensure groundwater is protected ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s congressional delegation is asking the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to hold off on its oil and gas leasing program on Otero Mesa... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
May 22, 2007 Richardson's Bid Is Now Official LOS ANGELES, May 21 -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson established another landmark in the 2008 campaign Monday, becoming the first Hispanic Democrat to seek the presidency of the United States. Richardson, 59, the son of a Mexican mother and half-Mexican father, made his candidacy official at... The Washington Post more...
May 22, 2007 Richardson's Bid Is Now Official LOS ANGELES, May 21 -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson established another landmark in the 2008 campaign Monday, becoming the first Hispanic Democrat to seek the presidency of the United States. Richardson, 59, the son of a Mexican mother and half-Mexican father, made his candidacy official at... The Washington Post more...
May 22, 2007 Macho Mistakes at Ground Zero As more and more workers who inhaled the dust at ground zero fall ill, it has become increasingly clear that much of the problem can be traced to the Giuliani administration’s failure to insist that all emergency personnel and construction workers at the site wear respirators. The then-mayor... The New York Times more...
May 22, 2007 City, county wait for federal storm-aid funds to arrive By Randy Woock Trinidad correspondent TRINIDAD - The check is supposedly in the mail, as reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the City of Trinidad and Las Animas County has taken longer than originally expected. The county filed two submissions for... The Raton Range more...
May 17, 2007 Democrats Make Budget Proposal By Lori Montgomery Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, May 17, 2007; Page A04 Congressional Democrats yesterday proposed a $2.9 trillion budget plan that seeks to boost spending by $23 billion over the president's request, setting up a confrontation with the White House... The Washington Post more...
May 16, 2007 Clinton, Obama to Back Vote to Cut Off Funding for Troops in Iraq By Shailagh Murray Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, May 16, 2007; Page A04 Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton ( N.Y. ) and Barack Obama ( Ill. ) announced yesterday that they will support a symbolic vote to cut off funding for combat troops in Iraq within a year, an... The Washington Post more...
May 16, 2007 The Unkept Promise on Voting Congress has done a terrible job of regulating electronic voting: It allowed A.T.M.-style voting machines to proliferate without requiring them to produce a paper trail that can be audited to ensure that the results are accurate. That has meant wasted time and money for the states, confusion for... The New York Times more...
May 15, 2007 Lawyer raises $50,425 for race Brian Egolf Jr. aims to replace Sen. John Grubesic More than a year before the 2008 New Mexico primary for legislative candidates, Brian Egolf Jr. has raised more than $50,000 for his campaign to unseat state Sen. John Grubesic, a fellow Santa Fe Democrat. According to his campaign... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
May 11, 2007 Richardson touts labor record at firefighters' convention By HOLLY RAMER / AP Thu May 10, 2007 8:01 pm PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson asked members of the nation's largest firefighters' union Thursday to compare his labor record to his Democratic rivals' rhetoric. "I've done it. I don't just say I'm for... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
May 11, 2007 Mr. Bush Alone The difference between mainstream hawks and mainstream doves on Iraq seems to have boiled down to two months, with House Democrats now demanding visible progress by July while moderate Republicans are willing to give White House policies until September, but no longer, to show results. Then... The New York Times more...
May 11, 2007 Michelle Obama's Career Timeout By Anne E. Kornblut Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, May 11, 2007; Page A01 CHICAGO -- For the first time in her adult life, Michelle Obama is about to be unemployed. She never aspired to be a stay-at-home wife or mother. For years she wrestled with the issues that... The Washington Post more...
May 10, 2007 What makes you think you can be president? SANTA FE (AP) _ Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson hopes humor will catch the attention of Iowans and help boost his standing in a crowded campaign field. Richardson is airing another round of television ads in Iowa starting Thursday that spoof his status as a second-tier... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
May 10, 2007 U.S. Attorneys, Reloaded As the United States attorney scandal grows, so does the number of prosecutors who seem to have been pushed out for partisan political reasons. Another highly suspicious case has emerged in the appointment of Bradley Schlozman, a controversial elections lawyer, to replace a respected United... The New York Times more...
May 10, 2007 Number of Fired Prosecutors Grows Dismissals Began Earlier Than Justice Dept. Has Said By Amy Goldstein and Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writers Thursday, May 10, 2007; Page A01 The former U.S. attorney in Kansas City , Mo. , Todd P. Graves, said yesterday that he was asked to step down from his job by... The Washington Post more...
May 10, 2007 Bush Told War Is Harming The GOP A Warning on Eve Of Vote on New Bill By Shailagh Murray and Jonathan Weisman Washington Post Staff Writers Thursday, May 10, 2007; Page A01 House Republican moderates, in a remarkably blunt White House meeting, warned President Bush this week that his pursuit of the war... The Washington Post more...
May 8, 2007 Richardson points to N.H. plant as potential model By PHILIP ELLIOTT | Associated Press Sun May 6, 2007 2:48 pm PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson traipsed up a mountain of woodchips and called for increased investment in alternate energy sources, such as the wood-burning power plant he toured Sunday. The... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
May 8, 2007 How Big a Stretch? For Barack Obama, Winning the White House Would Mean Bridging The Biggest Gap Of All By Lynne Duke Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, May 7, 2007; Page C01 They watch him. They listen to him talk. Is he the kind of person they think he is? The kind of black man? The stakes... The Washington Post more...
May 8, 2007 On Poverty, Edwards Faces Old Hurdles Critics Say He Brings Few Fresh Ideas to Signature Issue By Alec MacGillis Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, May 7, 2007; Page A01 ALLENDALE, S.C. -- His rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination were busy April 26 preparing for their first televised debate, but... The Washington Post more...
May 2, 2007 Democratic Field Seeks New Moves to Halt War Clinton and Obama More Cautious Than Rivals By Dan Balz and David S. Broder Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, May 2, 2007; Page A06 Democratic presidential candidates urged Congress yesterday not to yield to President Bush's veto of an Iraq funding bill that included a... The Washington Post more...
May 1, 2007 Richardson focuses on Western issues in Nevada campaign stop By BRENDAN RILEY | Associated Press April 30, 2007 CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson sought Monday to play down his underdog status and stress his broad political experience and Western roots in an interview and campaign stops at a coffee shop, high... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
May 1, 2007 Vigil-Giron ponders new position with Richardson Ex-secretary of state doesn't want film job, announces bid for lieutenant governor Former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron, whose appointment to head the state Film Museum caused a political uproar, said Monday that she no longer wants that job and is talking with Gov. Bill Richardson... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Apr 30, 2007 Clinton's PowerPointer With Data and Slides, a Pollster Guides Campaign Strategy By Anne E. Kornblut Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, April 30, 2007; Page A01 It was fairly simple, Mark J. Penn said calmly to Vice President Al Gore, reporting the findings of an exhaustive survey he had conducted... The Washington Post more...
Apr 30, 2007 Jeff Carr Letter to the Editor 04/30/2007 Dear Editor, In regards to our brave, honorable and patriotic New Mexico National Guard soldiers, who were treated like common criminals I want to say that I am appalled and angry at the treatment they received. As a former guardsman, US History teacher and citizen I cannot let this stand... Colfax County Democrats more...
Apr 26, 2007 Quiet revolution blurs line between old,‘new’Democrats By Patricia Chambers The Taos News A quiet revolution is stirring in the country, and Taos County is an important reflection of this grassroots resurgence that is bringing together old-line Democrats and new Progressives. In just a few short weeks, what looked like a... The Taos News more...
Apr 20, 2007 FULL CIRCLE Hilary Tompkins “walks in beauty,” a traditional Navajo saying, meaning “I have found that harmony, that place where I’m at peace with who I am and comfortable in my own skin,” she explains. Finding that beauty has been a lifetime journey along a road paved with diversity and tolerance but... Albuquerque Journal more...
Apr 20, 2007 Attorney General: Iglesias firing didn't surprise him By JENNIFER TALHELM | Associated Press April 19, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales confirmed Thursday that he discussed with President Bush concerns about U.S. Attorney David Iglesias of New Mexico, but he could not remember precisely why or when Iglesias was added... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Apr 20, 2007 Warming and Global Security People who give short shrift to environmental matters pay attention when national security becomes part of the conversation. So the debate over global warming took a useful turn this week as diplomats and retired military officers drew persuasive connections between climate change and the very... The New York Times more...
Apr 20, 2007 Wolfowitz Backed Friend for Iraq Contract in ’03 By THOM SHANKER and STEVEN R. WEISMAN Published: April 20, 2007 WASHINGTON, April 19 — Paul D. Wolfowitz , while serving as deputy secretary of defense, personally recommended that his companion, Shaha Ali Riza, be awarded a contract for travel to Iraq in 2003 to... The New York Times more...
Apr 20, 2007 Maybe Gonzales Won't Recall His Painful Day on the Hill By Dana Milbank Friday, April 20, 2007; Page A02 Alberto Gonzales's tenure as attorney general was pronounced dead at 3:02 p.m. yesterday by Tom Coburn, M.D. The good doctor, who also happens to be a Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made this... The Washington Post more...
Apr 19, 2007 No Solution in Sight as Bush and Lawmakers Discuss Iraq Spending Measure WASHINGTON, April 18 — After weeks of acrimonious sparring over financing the next phase of the war, President Bush and Congressional leaders softened their tone on Wednesday but failed to resolve their differences over a timeline for removing most American combat troops from Iraq next year.... The New York Times more...
Apr 18, 2007 Domenici Under Investigation Eyewitness News 4 has confirmed that Sen. Pete Domenici is now the subject of a full Senate ethics investigation in connection to the firing of former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. KOB-TV more
Apr 18, 2007 Domenici Under Investigation Eyewitness News 4 has confirmed that Sen. Pete Domenici is now the subject of a full Senate ethics investigation in connection to the firing of former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. KOB-TV more
Apr 12, 2007 Not All Rio Arriba Democrats Call Local Party Home Theresa Martinez was reelected as chairwoman of the Rio Arriba County Democrats Tuesday. She is wife of state Sen. Richard Martinez (D-Española). By Stephen Babcock and Sean McAlindin SUN Staff Writers The more things change, the more they stay the same in the Rio Arriba County Democratic... The Rio Grande Sun more...
Apr 8, 2007 Attorney Inquiry Touches a Pillar of New Mexico “If nothing else, it highlights his willingness to abuse his power,” Matt Farrauto, executive director of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, said of Mr. Domenici. “That is all fine and good in some people’s eyes if he is bringing home the bacon, but when he is using his influence to save the... The New York Times more...
Apr 4, 2007 Courthouse indictments: Denish, King latest to return tainted cash By email = String.fromCharCode(115,116,101,114,114,101,108,108,64,115,102,110,101,119,109,101,120,105,99,97,110,46,99,111,109); document.write(' Steve Terrell '); Steve Terrell | The New Mexican April 4, 2007 Politicians say they'll donate contributions to charity Lt.... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Apr 3, 2007 Richardson signs medical marijuana bill Nearly three decades after medical marijuana first was approved in New Mexico, Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday signed a law authorizing the state Department of Health to give the drug to some seriously ill patients. New Mexico became the 12th state to legalize the use of marijuana for medical... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Apr 3, 2007 LANL: Bingaman aims to boost lab, science funding Andy Lenderman | The New Mexican April 3, 2007 LOS ALAMOS -- Los Alamos National Laboratory can help solve major problems facing the country, from tracking the flow of nuclear materials to developing better energy sources to rely upon, U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman said Monday. Bingaman... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Apr 2, 2007 GOP Senators Blasted for Blocking Resolution Honoring Cesar Chavez Senate Democratic leaders joined pro-immigrant groups to chastise Republicans for rejecting a resolution in honor of the late Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. The resolution, sponsored by two Democratic lawmakers and defeated Thursday night, would have... Hispanic Business more...
Apr 2, 2007 ‘Be politically active,' Denish urges By Don Pace Lt. Gov. Diane Denish stressed the importance of being politically active, at a gathering of Democrats Saturday. The meeting was to elect a county chairman, vice chairman and delegates who will travel to the state convention in Las Cruces in April. "It's important for... The Las Vegas Optic more...
Apr 1, 2007 2 in N.M. Delegation Feel Heat Over Firings As Heather A. Wilson and Sen. Pete V. Domenici sat in the kitchen of Domenici's Albuquerque home in January 1998, the two took the first steps in cementing a relationship that now has them facing another crossroads in their careers. The day after their meeting, the senator called Wilson to... The Washington Post more...
Mar 29, 2007 Tafoya defeats Knight for Taos County Dem Party chairman By Patricia Chambers The Taos News Democratic Party precinct leaders elected Thomas Tafoya Jr. to a two-year term as chairman of the county Democratic Central Committee Saturday (March 24) by a vote of 7030 to defeat incumbent Billy Knight for the position. ... The Taos News more...
Mar 28, 2007 House Testimony Reveals: General Services Administration Used for Partisan Purposes In testimony before the House Government Oversight Committee, Congressman Braley of Iowa interrogated the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Lurita Doan, about a partisan Power Point presentation shown at a meeting that she attended. New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Mar 20, 2007 Bill Richardson says he'd meet Chavez, leaders of Iran, Syria AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Monday that U.S. foreign policy's concentration on the Middle East cost the country progress on other important issues and that Latin America has been virtually ignored. "My point is that Latin America is a very important part of the... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Mar 17, 2007 Village judge to seek Senate seat Eagle Nest Municipal Judge Jeff Carr plans to seek the Democratic bid next year to become state senator for District 7, which covers a wide area of northeast New Mexico , including Colfax County . Carr announced his election plans this week. The announcement comes about five months... The Raton Range more...
Mar 15, 2007 Dems turn out in record number for precinct elections By Patricia Chambers, The Taos News March 14 - 1:43 p.m. Turnout in the Democratic Party precinct elections Tuesday night (March 13) “was huge,” said current Taos County Democratic Party Chairman Billy Knight. “In some precincts, it was more than double the turnout in the last... The Taos News more...
Mar 12, 2007 Mayor says Democratic convention opportunity to showcase West By ASSOCIATED PRESS March 11, 2007 HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper says he foresees the 2008 Democratic National Convention in his city as an opportunity for the national media to observe how leadership happens in the West. Leadership is different in this part of... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Mar 12, 2007 Early Primary Rush Upends ’08 Campaign Plans By ADAM NAGOURNEY Published: March 12, 2007 WASHINGTON, March 9 — The trickle of states moving their 2008 presidential primaries to Feb. 5 has turned into an avalanche, forcing all the presidential campaigns to reconsider every aspect of their nominating strategy — where to compete,... The New York Times more...
Mar 12, 2007 Obama, Clinton Sparring Early By Anne E. Kornblut Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, March 12, 2007; Page A01 CLINTON, Iowa -- Standing in front of a large banner that blared "Clinton," surrounded by students in Clinton Community College sweat shirts, Sen. Barack Obama offhandedly mentioned the... The Washington Post more...
Mar 9, 2007 Democrats Forge Single Voice on Iraq The new Senate Iraq resolution, unveiled yesterday afternoon, is the latest handiwork yet of Congress's newest "it club": the Senate Democratic war council. The inaugural meeting was called last June by Harry M. Reid (Nev.), then the minority leader. The midterm elections were nearing, and... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Mar 9, 2007 Democrats Forge Single Voice on Iraq The new Senate Iraq resolution, unveiled yesterday afternoon, is the latest handiwork yet of Congress's newest "it club": the Senate Democratic war council. The inaugural meeting was called last June by Harry M. Reid (Nev.), then the minority leader. The midterm elections were nearing, and... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Mar 8, 2007 Unions To Delay Supporting A Candidate By Dan Balz Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, March 8, 2007; Page A14 Leaders of the AFL-CIO pledged yesterday to consult more widely with workers before making a decision about endorsing a candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination and strongly urged... The Washington Post more...
Mar 8, 2007 Inquiry Into Ouster of U.S. Attorneys Moves Toward Subpoenas at Justice Department By DAVID JOHNSTON Published: March 8, 2007 WASHINGTON , March 7 — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took the first step toward issuing subpoenas to five Justice Department officials whose names have surfaced in Congressional testimony about the dismissals of eight... The New York Times more...
Mar 6, 2007 Editorial: Iglesias Affair reveals uglier side of politics Well, now we know. U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, one half of New Mexico's Silent Twosome, has acknowledged he made a call to then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias, asking about the status of a pending corruption scandal amid the backdrop of a highly contested congressional race. It's about time,... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Mar 6, 2007 Editorial: Iglesias Affair reveals uglier side of politics Well, now we know. U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, one half of New Mexico's Silent Twosome, has acknowledged he made a call to then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias, asking about the status of a pending corruption scandal amid the backdrop of a highly contested congressional race. It's about time,... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Mar 6, 2007 Clinton Shapes Her Image for ’08 Race BERLIN, N.H. — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton signs autographs meticulously, drawing out each line and curve of “H-i-l-l-a-r-y,” “R-o-d-h-a-m” and “C-l-i-n-t-o-n.” She leaves no stray lines or wayward marks. “Hillary, over here, over here,” called out a young woman from the mob that formed... The New York Times more...
Mar 6, 2007 Second Lawmaker Contacted Prosecutor By Paul Kane and Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, March 6, 2007; Page A01 Rep. Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) acknowledged yesterday that she contacted a federal prosecutor to complain about the pace of his public corruption investigations, as the Senate ethics... The Washington Post more...
Mar 5, 2007 Title Insurance: PRC probes kickbacks By Wendy Brown/ The New Mexican The state Public Regulation Commission wants to know why former Insurance Superintendent Eric Serna didn't further investigate a title insurance company that admitted to giving more than $300,000 in kickbacks to a builder. The inquiry is part of a two-part... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Mar 5, 2007 Domenici Says He Contacted Prosecutor By Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, March 5, 2007; Page A01 Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.) acknowledged yesterday that he contacted the U.S. attorney in Albuquerque last year to ask about an ongoing corruption probe of Democrats, but said he "never pressured... The Washington Post more...
Mar 4, 2007 Neither Clinton, Nor Obama So there I was, sitting in my office, quietly contemplating suicide. I was watching a cattle call of Democratic presidential candidates on C-Span. In their five-minute speeches, they were laying it on thick with poll-tested, consultant-driven clichés of the Our Children Are Our Future variety.... The New York Times more...
Mar 4, 2007 Neither Clinton, Nor Obama So there I was, sitting in my office, quietly contemplating suicide. I was watching a cattle call of Democratic presidential candidates on C-Span. In their five-minute speeches, they were laying it on thick with poll-tested, consultant-driven clichés of the Our Children Are Our Future variety.... The New York Times more...
Mar 2, 2007 Panel Subpoenas Iglesias By Michael Coleman Journal Washington Bureau WASHINGTON— A U.S. House subcommittee on Thursday subpoenaed four former U.S. attorneys— including David Iglesias of New Mexico— to determine whether politics factored into their recent firings. While Iglesias has declined to elaborate on how... Albuquerque Journal more...
Mar 2, 2007 Panel Subpoenas Iglesias By Michael Coleman Journal Washington Bureau WASHINGTON— A U.S. House subcommittee on Thursday subpoenaed four former U.S. attorneys— including David Iglesias of New Mexico— to determine whether politics factored into their recent firings. While Iglesias has declined to elaborate on how... Albuquerque Journal more...
Mar 1, 2007 Ex-Prosecutor Says Politics Was Motive for Dismissal WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 — David C. Iglesias, who was dismissed as the United States attorney in New Mexico, has said he believes that he was ousted because he resisted pressure before the 2006 elections to bring corruption charges against a Democrat in his state, a Democratic senator said on... The New York Times more...
Mar 1, 2007 Fired U.S. Attorney Says Lawmakers Pressured Him By Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, March 1, 2007; Page A10 A political tempest over the mass firing of federal prosecutors escalated yesterday with allegations from the departing U.S. attorney in New Mexico, who said that two members of Congress attempted to... The Washington Post more...
Mar 1, 2007 Wilson, Domenici won't answer questions about U.S. attorney's firing WASHINGTON — Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep. Heather Wilson aren't saying whether they contacted then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 7 elections about the pace of his corruption investigation of New Mexico Democrats. Iglesias, whose last day on the job was... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Mar 1, 2007 Wilson, Domenici won't answer questions about U.S. attorney's firing WASHINGTON — Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep. Heather Wilson aren't saying whether they contacted then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 7 elections about the pace of his corruption investigation of New Mexico Democrats. Iglesias, whose last day on the job was... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 28, 2007 Divided Congress Prepares to Debate Financing and Strategy for Iraq War By JEFF ZELENY and ROBIN TONER Published: February 28, 2007 WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 — The Democratic-controlled Congress began a five-week struggle on Tuesday over the financing of the war in Iraq and the overall mission there. Though the Democrats are divided over strategy and... The Washington Post more...
Feb 28, 2007 U.S. Will Join Talks With Iran And Syria Rice Announces Policy Shift as Iraq Plans Conferences By Glenn Kessler Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, February 28, 2007; Page A01 The United States agreed yesterday to join high-level talks with Iran and Syria on the future of Iraq , an abrupt shift in policy that... The Washington Post more...
Feb 28, 2007 Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, February 28, 2007; Page A01 The opening stages of the campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination have produced a noticeable shift in sentiment among African American voters, who little more than... The Washington Post more...
Feb 28, 2007 Iglesias says he was fired for not rushing indictment Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias said today he believes he was fired because he refused to rush an indictment of local New Mexico Democrats a month before November's Congressional elections, McClatchy Newspapers reported. In this report from McClatchy's Washington bureau , Iglesias also... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 28, 2007 Iglesias says he was fired for not rushing indictment Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias said today he believes he was fired because he refused to rush an indictment of local New Mexico Democrats a month before November's Congressional elections, McClatchy Newspapers reported. In this report from McClatchy's Washington bureau , Iglesias also... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 28, 2007 Dissatisfied U.S. citizens must voice their criticism New Mexico's congressional delegation has no idea why New Mexico's National Guard troops have only 33.8 percent of the equipment and support they need. Perhaps borrowing and spending $8 billion every month in Iraq might have something to do with it. UNM Daily Lobo more
Feb 27, 2007 Richardson speaks to National Congress of American Indians By JENNIFER TALHELM | Associated Press February 26, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday became the first 2008 presidential candidate to accept an invitation to American Indians' "Prez on the Rez" debate this summer. The debate is slated for Aug. 23 at the... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 27, 2007 For Hoyer, a Life Of Quiet Victories, Redefined Purpose By Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 27, 2007; Page A01 His father abandoned him. His stepfather was an alcoholic. By his sophomore year at the University of Maryland, Steny Hoyer was short of cash, getting D's and drifting. Then one spring... The Washington Post more...
Feb 27, 2007 Capitol Notebook: Bill eyes rights for surface owners before drilling starts LAND RIGHTS: The Surface Owners' Protection Act (House Bill 827) got a do-pass recommendation from the House Health and Government Affairs Committee and will next be heard in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The bill would give certain rights to landowners who don't also own the... The Raton Range more...
Feb 26, 2007 Surveying ’08 Field, Governors Urge Moderation WASHINGTON , Feb. 25 — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is the front-runner and will probably win the Democratic presidential nomination. Rudolph W. Giuliani could do well in Mississippi. And the length of the presidential campaign is insane. Those were the views expressed Sunday by some... The New York Times more...
Feb 25, 2007 John Pinto Has Been a State Senator for 30 Years— and He Keeps Doing It Out of Love SANTA FE— Back in 1977, Manny Aragon was on his way to the opening session of the New Mexico Legislature in a terrible January snowstorm when he spotted a middle-aged Navajo man standing in Downtown Albuquerque with a blanket over his head and his thumb out. Aragon pulled over in his old... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 25, 2007 John Pinto Has Been a State Senator for 30 Years— and He Keeps Doing It Out of Love SANTA FE— Back in 1977, Manny Aragon was on his way to the opening session of the New Mexico Legislature in a terrible January snowstorm when he spotted a middle-aged Navajo man standing in Downtown Albuquerque with a blanket over his head and his thumb out. Aragon pulled over in his old... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 24, 2007 Diplomacy, Not War, With Iran By Bill Richardson Saturday, February 24, 2007; Page A19 The recent tentative agreement with North Korea over its nuclear program illustrates how diplomacy can work even with the most unsavory of regimes. Unfortunately, it took the Bush administration more than six years to... The Washington Post more...
Feb 22, 2007 Gov. to Other Contenders: Let's Keep It Clean CARSON CITY, Nev.— During the first Democratic presidential candidate forum of the season Wednesday, Gov. Bill Richardson stuck his shiny brown cowboy boots into a tiff between the two top contenders. Richardson told a national television audience that Sen. Barack Obama should denounce... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 22, 2007 Gov. to Other Contenders: Let's Keep It Clean CARSON CITY, Nev.— During the first Democratic presidential candidate forum of the season Wednesday, Gov. Bill Richardson stuck his shiny brown cowboy boots into a tiff between the two top contenders. Richardson told a national television audience that Sen. Barack Obama should denounce... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 20, 2007 It's Nevada or nada When Gov. Bill Richardson goes to Carson City, Nev., this week for the first Democratic presidential forum, he'll be going to an early primary state where his campaign rhetoric of "Western values" might resonate with voters. In fact, many say it's the early primary state in which Richardson's... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 20, 2007 Campaign Strengthens For a Voting Paper Trail By Zachary A. Goldfarb Special to The Washington Post Monday, February 19, 2007; Page A17 Efforts are intensifying in Congress to pass legislation that would require electronic touch-screen voting machines used in federal elections to provide paper trails that could be checked... The Washington Post more...
Feb 20, 2007 Lewis visits Alamogordo; State treasurer talks about Presidents' Day, Black History Month New Mexico's state treasurer James B. Lewis was in Alamogordo Monday celebrating Presidents' Day and Black History Month with Otero County Democrats. The Democrats held a ribbon cutting for their new headquarters at Granada Center, and Lewis spoke for the event. Lewis talked about what the... The Alamogordo Daily News more...
Feb 16, 2007 Richardson Hits Campaign Cash Jackpot One night. $2 million. Cash bar. Hors d'oeuvres. No press. The first major fundraiser of Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential exploratory campaign took place Thursday night at Sandia Resort, and the campaign trumpeted it as a record-setter before it started. "We will raise ... $2... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 16, 2007 Richardson Hits Campaign Cash Jackpot One night. $2 million. Cash bar. Hors d'oeuvres. No press. The first major fundraiser of Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential exploratory campaign took place Thursday night at Sandia Resort, and the campaign trumpeted it as a record-setter before it started. "We will raise ... $2... Albuquerque Journal more...
Feb 16, 2007 Gov. Richardson to visit New Hampshire Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, will visit New Hampshire Friday and Saturday and appear at events in Concord, Manchester, the Lakes Region and the Seacoast. His Friday schedule is: 5 p.m., shake hands at Creative Color and Cuts on South Main... New Hampshire Union Leader more...
Feb 16, 2007 2007 Legislature: House unanimously passes interlock expansion By DEBORAH BAKER | Associated Press February 15, 2007 SANTA FE (AP) - In yet another effort to curb New Mexico's drunken driving problem, lawmakers voted Thursday to require some newcomers to install ignition interlocks if they have DWI convictions in other states. The House voted... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 16, 2007 Democrats in State Capitols Push Antiwar Resolutions LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 — Frustrated by the inability of Democrats in Congress to pass a resolution opposing President Bush’s policies in Iraq , state legislators across the country, led by Democrats and under pressure from liberal advocacy groups, are pushing forward with their own resolutions.... The New York Times more...
Feb 14, 2007 Wilson's statement on Iraq draws rebuke WASHINGTON — Rep. Heather Wilson today drew a rebuke from a House Democratic leader when she announced she would vote against a resolution opposing President Bush’s plan to send 20,000 more U. S. troops to Iraq, despite her own misgivings about trying to pacify Baghdad with American soldiers.... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 14, 2007 Wilson's statement on Iraq draws rebuke WASHINGTON — Rep. Heather Wilson today drew a rebuke from a House Democratic leader when she announced she would vote against a resolution opposing President Bush’s plan to send 20,000 more U. S. troops to Iraq, despite her own misgivings about trying to pacify Baghdad with American soldiers.... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 13, 2007 Death penalty repeal passes state House By email = String.fromCharCode(115,116,101,114,114,101,108,108,64,115,102,110,101,119,109,101,120,105,99,97,110,46,99,111,109); document.write(' Steve Terrell '); Steve Terrell | The New Mexican February 12, 2007 The New Mexico House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill to... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 13, 2007 Lobbyist alleges threats over stance against cockfighting By email = String.fromCharCode(115,116,101,114,114,101,108,108,64,115,102,110,101,119,109,101,120,105,99,97,110,46,99,111,109); document.write(' Steve Terrell '); Steve Terrell | The New Mexican February 13, 2007 A lobbyist for the Catholic Church said Monday that he and his family... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 13, 2007 House Democrats Unveil Measure Denouncing Iraq Buildup By ROBIN TONER and MICHAEL LUO Published: February 13, 2007 WASHINGTON , Feb. 12 — Democrats unveiled a resolution on Monday that would formally express the House’s disapproval of President Bush’s troop buildup in Iraq , beginning an intense debate and political struggle that is... The New York Times more...
Feb 13, 2007 With Campaign Underway, Obama Now Must Show More Than Potential By Dan Balz Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 13, 2007; Page A09 DURHAM, N.H., Feb. 12 -- The opening days of Sen. Barack Obama 's presidential campaign have displayed all the promise of his candidacy, with large crowds, pulsating energy and a charismatic... The Washington Post more...
Feb 13, 2007 A Blogger for Edwards Resigns After Complaints By Howard Kurtz Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 13, 2007; Page A04 Days after Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards decided against firing two liberal bloggers with a history of inflammatory writing, one resigned last night with a blast at "right wing... The Washington Post more...
Feb 13, 2007 Tafoya joins county Democratic Party race By Patricia Chambers The Taos News Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for county chairman of the Democratic Party. Thomas Tafoya, 29, the president of the Taos County Young Democrats and owner of Chuby’s Construction, holds the... The Taos News more...
Feb 12, 2007 Obama Questions Rivals on Iraq Candidate Tells Iowans His Stance on War Sets Him Apart By Anne E. Kornblut and Dan Balz Washington Post Staff Writers Monday, February 12, 2007; Page A04 CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Barack Obama , circling through Iowa on Sunday before returning here on Day 2 of his... The Washington Post more...
Feb 12, 2007 Clinton's Search for Common Ground Gets Mixed Reviews in N.H. By Chris Cillizza washingtonpost.com Staff Writer Monday, February 12, 2007; Page A03 KEENE, N.H., Feb. 11 -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) touted the politics of the possible Sunday during her inaugural visit to New Hampshire as a presidential candidate, a message... The Washington Post more...
Feb 12, 2007 GOP Expects Defections as House Debates Iraq Resolution By Lyndsey Layton and Jonathan Weisman Washington Post Staff Writers Monday, February 12, 2007; Page A05 Three days of intense debate over the Iraq war begins in the House today, with Democrats planning to propose a narrowly worded rebuke of President Bush's troop buildup... The Washington Post more...
Feb 9, 2007 White House On Sidelines In 2008 Contest Absence of a Candidate Shapes Race, Bush's Term By Peter Baker Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, February 9, 2007; Page A01 No one in the West Wing is booking tickets to Iowa. No one is scouring matchup poll numbers or hiring campaign managers or dialing for dollars. As... The Washington Post more...
Feb 9, 2007 Democrats Set House Debate to Rebuke Bush Over Iraq Policy By JEFF ZELENY Published: February 9, 2007 WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 — House Democratic leaders persuaded members of their party on Thursday to limit the scope of an Iraq war resolution next week to a simple repudiation of President Bush’s troop buildup plan, hoping to temporarily set... The New York Times more...
Feb 9, 2007 Richardson says U.S. must cut nuclear weapons as part of global leadership By NEDRA PICKLER | Associated Press February 8, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson said Thursday the United States must lead the way on global struggles by reducing its nuclear weapons, closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and dramatically... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 9, 2007 Edwards Learns Blogs Can Cut 2 Ways By JOHN M. BRODER Published: February 9, 2007 WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 — John Edwards learned the hard way this week of the perils of grafting the raucous culture of the Internet to the decidedly staider world of a presidential campaign. Mr. Edwards announced on Thursday, after 36... The New York Times more...
Feb 8, 2007 Billy Knight looks for return to county Democratic Committee post By Patricia Chambers The Taos News Billy Knight will run for re- election as chairman of the Taos County Democratic Committee. Knight, owner of Knight Financial Limited in Taos, is trying for the second two-year term after a successful mid-term election in November... The Taos News more...
Feb 6, 2007 Senate panel OKs cockfight ban By email = String.fromCharCode(115,116,101,114,114,101,108,108,64,115,102,110,101,119,109,101,120,105,99,97,110,46,99,111,109); document.write(' Steve Terrell '); Steve Terrell | The New Mexican February 6, 2007 The push to ban cockfighting in New Mexico cleared another legislative... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Feb 6, 2007 G.O.P. Senators Block Debate on Iraq Policy By CARL HULSE and JEFF ZELENY Published: February 6, 2007 WASHINGTON , Feb. 5 — Republicans on Monday blocked Senate debate on a bipartisan resolution opposing President Bush’s troop buildup in Iraq , leaving in doubt whether the Senate would render a judgment on what... The New York Times more...
Feb 5, 2007 Senator Campos on the Legislative Session It is time once again to organize requests for the 2007 legislative session. I am already working on updated legislation for a new district state police headquarters, a new 4-H Club Hall of Honor addition to the New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) Wilson Gymnasium, New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Feb 1, 2007 Richardson targets small town vote By KATE NASH Albuquerque Tribune This is where it starts for presidential candidate Bill Richardson: a dim, red velour ballroom in the basement of the Carson Valley Inn Casino, with a plywood gray donkey and a pile of yellow “Nevada for Richardson” buttons. Minden, with a population of... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
Feb 1, 2007 Senators Unite On Challenge to Bush's Troop Plan Revised Warner Language That Protects Funds Is Embraced for Bipartisan Appeal By Shailagh Murray and Jonathan Weisman Washington Post Staff Writers Thursday, February 1, 2007; Page A01 Democratic and Republican opponents of President Bush's troop-buildup plan joined forces last night... The Washington Post more...
Jan 31, 2007 Denish says she won't take pay while governor campaigns SANTA FE (AP) - Lt. Gov. Diane Denish said Tuesday she will forgo the stipend she's entitled to for filling in while Gov. Bill Richardson is off campaigning. Denish said she wants to give New Mexico taxpayers a break while the governor is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 31, 2007 Denish says she won't take pay while governor campaigns SANTA FE (AP) - Lt. Gov. Diane Denish said Tuesday she will forgo the stipend she's entitled to for filling in while Gov. Bill Richardson is off campaigning. Denish said she wants to give New Mexico taxpayers a break while the governor is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 30, 2007 Senate to Consider Minimum Wage Bill With Tax Breaks WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 — The Senate is expected to clear the way on Tuesday for an increase in the minimum wage that Democrats and some Republicans agree is overdue. But the Senate’s approval may not mean that workers will actually start receiving bigger paychecks in the immediate future.... The Washington Post more...
Jan 30, 2007 Senate to Consider Minimum Wage Bill With Tax Breaks WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 — The Senate is expected to clear the way on Tuesday for an increase in the minimum wage that Democrats and some Republicans agree is overdue. But the Senate’s approval may not mean that workers will actually start receiving bigger paychecks in the immediate future.... The Washington Post more...
Jan 29, 2007 Top Dogs Need to Watch for Underdog You know it's got to be politics when the guy with the deepest résumé is the first to acknowledge he's the "underdog." Bill Richardson wants to be president. That's not to say he should be. There's a long way to go, and he'll have to weather the campaign wars and the scrutiny that comes with... Albuquerque Journal more...
Jan 29, 2007 Top Dogs Need to Watch for Underdog You know it's got to be politics when the guy with the deepest résumé is the first to acknowledge he's the "underdog." Bill Richardson wants to be president. That's not to say he should be. There's a long way to go, and he'll have to weather the campaign wars and the scrutiny that comes with... Albuquerque Journal more...
Jan 25, 2007 Democratic Party of New Mexico January Victory Line The Democratic Party of New Mexico's periodic electronic newsletter. Democratic Party of New Mexico more...
Jan 25, 2007 Rep. Pushes $500M Education Plan SANTA FE— New Mexico should make a historic financial investment in its public schools in a year when its coffers are overflowing, Rep. Al Park, D-Albuquerque, said Wednesday. Park introduced seven bills, HB 499-505, with proposals ranging from dedicating $500 million of the state's... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Jan 25, 2007 Rep. Pushes $500M Education Plan SANTA FE— New Mexico should make a historic financial investment in its public schools in a year when its coffers are overflowing, Rep. Al Park, D-Albuquerque, said Wednesday. Park introduced seven bills, HB 499-505, with proposals ranging from dedicating $500 million of the state's... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Jan 24, 2007 Richardson on Iraq: 'The president's not listening' SANTA FE (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson, marking the death of another New Mexican in combat, criticized the Bush administration for a "full speed ahead" strategy in Iraq, saying, "The president's not listening." Richardson, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, made the... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 24, 2007 Richardson on Iraq: 'The president's not listening' SANTA FE (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson, marking the death of another New Mexican in combat, criticized the Bush administration for a "full speed ahead" strategy in Iraq, saying, "The president's not listening." Richardson, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, made the... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 23, 2007 Bingaman pushes plan to reduce emissions U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman is floating a draft bill among his colleagues that would create a mandatory cap-and-trade program to limit and regulate greenhouse-gas emissions. Polluters -- like coal-burning power plants, for example -- would be given permits. Businesses could buy and sell permits if... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 23, 2007 Bingaman pushes plan to reduce emissions U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman is floating a draft bill among his colleagues that would create a mandatory cap-and-trade program to limit and regulate greenhouse-gas emissions. Polluters -- like coal-burning power plants, for example -- would be given permits. Businesses could buy and sell permits if... The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 22, 2007 N.M. Governor Joins Presidential Race New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson began a run for the Democratic presidential nomination yesterday, betting that his long résumé and Hispanic heritage will boost his chances in a field already stocked with better-known candidates. "I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage... The Washington Post more...
Jan 20, 2007 Richardson plans to take first step toward White House run WASHINGTON (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson intends to take the initial step toward the Democratic nomination, hoping his extensive resume will fuel an insurgent campaign to become the first Hispanic president. The Santa Fe New Mexican more...
Jan 20, 2007 Sen. Clinton Launches 2008 Campaign New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) today announced she will establish a presidential exploratory committee, launching a 2008 campaign that could make her the first female president in history and the only former first lady to succeed her husband in the White House. In a posting on her... The Washington Post more...
Jan 17, 2007 Race and Gender Make Democrats' Field Historic Democrats moved a step closer yesterday to what shapes up as one of the most historic and compelling contests ever for their party's presidential nomination, a study in contrasting styles and candidacies in which race and gender play central roles in the competition. At center stage stand Sen.... The Washington Post more...
Jan 17, 2007 Race and Gender Make Democrats' Field Historic Democrats moved a step closer yesterday to what shapes up as one of the most historic and compelling contests ever for their party's presidential nomination, a study in contrasting styles and candidacies in which race and gender play central roles in the competition. At center stage stand Sen.... The Washington Post more...
Jan 16, 2007 Legislators kick off session SANTA FE — Legislators blasted off for a 60-day session today at noon, with leaders promising more cooperation between the three branches of government than in years past. "The thing I'm most looking forward to is the cooperation between the House and the Senate and the executive," said House... The Albuqerque Tribune more...
Jan 15, 2007 At Libby Trial, Power Players Face Uncomfortable Spotlight When Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff goes on trial Tuesday on charges of lying about the disclosure of a CIA officer's identity, members of Washington's government and media elite will be answering some embarrassing questions as well. I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's case will put on... Washington Post more...
Jan 14, 2007 Opposition to Iraq Plan Leaves Bush Isolated Even Some in GOP Keeping Distance The bipartisan opposition to President Bush's troop-increase plan has proved more intense than his advisers hoped and has left them scrambling to find support, but the White House is banking on the assumption that it can execute its "new way forward" in Iraq... Washington Post more...
Jan 13, 2007 West Is Going in Democrats' Direction When the major political parties gathered for their national conventions in 2004, Colorado had a Republican governor, a Republican-controlled legislature and a Republican edge of 5 to 2 in the state's congressional delegation. Today, Colorado's governor is a Democrat. The Democrats control both... New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Jan 13, 2007 Dems' State Party Leader Won't Run Again State Democratic Party chairman John Wertheim says he will not seek re-election to the party leader's post when his term ends this spring. His Republican counterpart, meanwhile, says he likely will seek another stint as state GOP chairman. Wertheim, 38, has served as the head of the... Albuquerque Journal more...
Jan 13, 2007 New Auditor Is Eager to Stamp Out Fraud SANTA FE- State Auditor Hector Balderas wants to send a message to the public and would-be whistle-blowers in state and local government: Alert his office to potential fraud, corruption or mismanagement. Balderas, a lawyer and former legislator from Wagon Mound, has served as auditor for... The Associated Press more...
Jan 13, 2007 New Auditor Is Eager to Stamp Out Fraud SANTA FE- State Auditor Hector Balderas wants to send a message to the public and would-be whistle-blowers in state and local government: Alert his office to potential fraud, corruption or mismanagement. Balderas, a lawyer and former legislator from Wagon Mound, has served as auditor for... The Associated Press more...
Jan 12, 2007 CNN/WMUR/Union Leader to host first presidential debates DNC Chairman Howard Dean expresses support for debates WASHINGTON (CNN) -- New Hampshire's two leading news organizations will partner with CNN to host two presidential debates in April, executives with the three media companies announced Friday. CNN more...
Jan 11, 2007 Sudan Open to Peace Talks Over Darfur KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) -- Sudan's government said Thursday it was willing to hold a new round of peace talks with Darfur rebels a day after it agreed in principle to a cease-fire in the western region. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who was in Sudan on a mediation mission this week, issued... New York Times more...
Jan 10, 2007 House Passes Minimum Wage Increase By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer 40 minutes ago WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House voted Wednesday to increase the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, bringing America's lowest-paid workers a crucial step closer to their first raise in a decade. The vote... Associated Press more...
Jan 8, 2007 Want Educational Success? Pre-K Way to Go Just about everyone— from politicians and educators to talk-radio hosts and the public in general— talks about improving education for our kids. But making things happen and doing the work necessary to truly ensure better education and a solid foundation for our children takes time, concerted... Albuquerque Journal more...
Jan 6, 2007 Lt. Governor has eyes on Gubernatorial Race New Mexico's first female Lt. Governor plans to run for Governor. New Mexico Democratic Party more...
Dec 14, 2006 Udall joins hot committee, backs pork-spending reform Udall joins hot committee, backs pork-spending reform James W. Brosnan/Tribune Reporter Thursday, December 14, 2006 WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Udall is joining the powerful House Appropriations Committee in the new Congress, but the Santa Fe Democrat and his New Mexico district are going to... The Albuquerque Tribune more...
May 10, 2006 Haskell University feels strain of Bush budget cuts Haskell Indian Nations University is feeling the pinch of the Bush administration's budget cuts and is seeking ways to offset the loss of federal funds. Indianz.com more
May 3, 2006 Sandia Pueblo approves minimum wage SANDIA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) - Sandia Pueblo has approved a minimum wage that will require that the approximately 2,000 people who work for the pueblo and its enterprises be paid at least $8 an hour. New Mexico Democratic Party more
May 2, 2006 Governor Proposes Border Reforms Gov. Bill Richardson laid out his plan for comprehensive immigration reform Monday night during an appearance on CNN's "Larry King Live" television show. Albuquerque Journal more...
May 1, 2006 Dean's Broad Brush Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean's much-debated "50 state strategy" made its national debut on Saturday with more than 1,000 voter-canvassing events across the country, designed to spread the party's message through neighbor-to-neighbor contact. Washington Post more...
Apr 29, 2006 In November, Vote for a Change in Leadership Most people in Bernalillo County can effect a change in leadership of our country by voting out Rep. Heather Wilson. Wilson is as culpable for the situation in Iraq and the failure to effectively pursue - that is, fight to win - the war on terror as is Bush or Rumsfeld. Albuquerque Tribune more...
Apr 26, 2006 Tribes excluded from new anti-meth grant program A bill signed into law by President Bush excludes tribes from two new anti-methamphetamine programs, The Albuquerque Journal reports. Indianz.com more
Apr 26, 2006 GOP Blocks Measures Boosting Taxes on Oil Companies' Profits While hypocritical Republican leaders criticize soaring gasoline prices and energy industry profits, their GOP negotiators have knocked out provisions in a major tax bill that would force the oil companies to pay billions of dollars more in taxes on their profits. Washington Post more
Apr 26, 2006 Democrats call for new energy laws WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As the debate over what to do about high gas prices continued on Capitol Hill, Democrats on Wednesday called for a new energy bill and federal legislation to punish price gougers. "There's no reason why we can't put forth a real energy policy that addresses... CNN more...
Apr 25, 2006 Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen When Robert Sanders was sent by the Army to inspect the construction work an American company was doing on the banks of the Tigris River, 130 miles north of Baghdad, he expected to see workers drilling holes beneath the riverbed to restore a crucial set of large oil pipelines, which had been... New York Times more...
Apr 21, 2006 The Worst President in History? One of America's leading historians assesses George W. Bush. George W. Bush's presidency appears headed for colossal historical disgrace. Barring a cataclysmic event on the order of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, after which the public might rally around the White House once again, there seems to be little the administration can do to avoid being... Rolling Stone Magazine more...
Apr 19, 2006 The Worst President in History? George W. Bush's presidency appears headed for colossal historical disgrace. Barring a cataclysmic event on the order of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, after which the public might rally around the White House once again, there seems to be little the administration can do to avoid being... San Juan County Democratic Party more...
Apr 19, 2006 DPNM Victoryline The Democratic Party of New Mexico's periodic email newsletter. Democratic Party of New Mexico more...
Apr 19, 2006 Editorial: Republicans are being disengenuous, blocking Immigration legislation The Washington Post criticizes Bush and the Republicans for a recent radio ad. 'Honor Our Immigrants' the ads say. Nice line. Now let's see the GOP walk the walk. (hint: answer is no) Washington Post more
Apr 19, 2006 Madrid Blasts Medicare Plan The May 15 deadline for seniors to enroll in the new Medicare prescription drug plan should be rolled back, Attorney General Patricia Madrid said Tuesday. Albuquerque Journal more...
Apr 19, 2006 White House spokesman stepping down White House spokesman Scott McClellan says he's "ready to move on." Associated Press/KRQE more
Apr 19, 2006 Difficult to Trust Republican Record Letter from Connie Belcher, Chairwoman of Curry County Democrats: Republican Brett Johnson’s attack on Democrats (“State’s corruption frustrating to citizens,” in the April 12 CNJ) only reinforces the misgivings people have about Republicans — they are obstinate and short-sighted. Clovis News Journal more...
Apr 17, 2006 Local office seekers get pointers on campaigning Political candidates are made rather than born, according to Joseph Casados, a New Mexico State Democratic Party regional organizer. The Raton Range more...
Apr 17, 2006 Leticia Montoya makes Alamogordo campaign stop Montoya brought her dad with her on Monday when she made a campaign stop in Alamogordo. She's running for secretary of state on the Democratic ticket, and her dad's situation is just another reason why she wants voter registration on election day. While there are provisional ballots for voters... Alamogordo Daily News more...
Apr 17, 2006 Richardson may be the "West's biggest political star" Albuquerque - Bill Richardson's staff has a sign for it. Thumb and pinky out. Hand tipped back toward the lips. It means the boss needs a refill, a recharge. Whatever it takes, find some coffee. Denver Post more...
Apr 14, 2006 Iraq Speeches Have Done Little To Buoy Iraq War Support USA Today article on Bush's inability to boost his ratings with talk about the war in Iraq. USA Today more...
Mar 19, 2006 Parties Nominate Primary Candidates The Democrats filled the auditorium at Highland High with raucous cheers, carloads of campaign literature and a high-decibel opening speech by Gov. Bill Richardson. "Are we gonna win in 2006? Is there gonna be a Democratic sweep? ... Are you gonna re-elect me by the biggest margin in... Albuquerque Journal more...
Mar 19, 2006 Native Americans get caucus in state Democratic Party! ALBUQUERQUE -- Native Americans now have an official caucus in the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Members of the State Central Committee voted unanimously, on Friday, to amend the party's bylaws, allowing a formation of the caucus. New Mexico Democratic Party more
Mar 12, 2006 Dems Shape a New Strategy; Party Puts Funds Into State Organizations to Lay Groundwork for 2008 With the DNC's help, state party offices around the country have boosted their permanent workforces in hopes of building a better political machine well in advance of the next presidential election in 2008. Albuquerque Journal more...
Dec 13, 2005 $50M for college aid proposed If she had an extra $1,000 a semester for college, Santa Fe Community College junior Andrea Lujan would be able to focus on her studies without worrying so much about expenses. Lujan, a single mom, could be one of 12,500 students in the state who get the money under a plan Gov. Bill Richardson... Albuquerque Tribune more...
Dec 11, 2005 Bingaman Calls For Action On Warming Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., thinks now is the time for the United States to act on climate change. But Bingaman, who has emerged as a congressional leader on the issue, acknowledges he has his work cut out for him in persuading the Bush administration. Albuquerque Journal more...
Dec 9, 2005 Mining measure deemed land grab *** Proposed changes to the federal 1872 Mining Act that could allow companies to buy public land at bargain-basement prices is opposed by some of New Mexico’s congressional delegates, Gov. Bill Richardson and the state Game and Fish Department. more
Dec 6, 2005 10 Questions for Governor Bill Richardson As a former U.N. ambassador, Bill Richardson, 58 has a knack for persevering in sticky situations. Time Magazine more...
Dec 6, 2005 Democrats Seek Western Primary by 2008 Elections Lobbying by Western Democrats could spur the party to embrace a proposal for an eight-state Western regional presidential primary in 2008, a move that many say would elevate regional issues onto the national agenda during the next presidential campaign. AZcentral.com more...
Dec 5, 2005 Candidates 'Testing the Waters ... Much Earlier' While the 2006 elections probably aren't even on the horizon for many voters, a long list of candidates— some well-known, others unknown— have been hard at work for weeks or months. Albuquerque Journal more...
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