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• Dec 27, 2007 State rep announces online office l am announcing the creation of a virtual online office with the release of a Web site for all New Mexicans to uti¬lize. The new Web site can be accessed by visiting www.TomGarcia.org.    more 
• Dec 27, 2007 Ben Luján makes his case as candidate for Congress By Patricia Chambers The Taos News Ben R. Luján spent a recent weekend touring Northern New Mexico — with a stop in Taos — to announce his candidacy for the House of Representative seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Tom Udall (D-N.M.).    more 
• Aug 19, 2007 City seeks court order to stop gas drilling Category: Environment
  The City of Raton this week took legal action in an attempt to stop a Texas company from drilling for coalbed methane gas in the city's watershed on the New Mexico-Colorado state line.    more 
• Aug 10, 2007 LAURA E. SANCHEZ NAMED DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF NEW MEXICO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brian S. Colón, Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, today announced Laura E. Sanchez as his choice for the position of Executive Director. Sanchez is a native of Deming, New Mexico. Her appointment comes at a critical time for the Democratic Party as it gears up for the 2008...    more...
• Aug 9, 2007 STEVE PEARCE UNDERMINES METH FIGHT [Hobbs, NM] – Today, as Representative Steve Pearce argues for the need to eliminate methamphetamines (meth), his voting record in Washington tells a very different story. In July, Pearce voted against $975,000 for the New Mexico Rural Meth Enforcement Initiative in the Commerce and Justice and...    more...
• Aug 8, 2007 Acting Gov. Diane Denish to Review State of Los Alamos National Laboratory Energy Sustainability and a Review of Relationships Between LANL and Surrounding Communities Are Top Discussion Items   Acting Gov. Diane Denish  will meet with Los Alamos National Laboratory officials Thursday morning for a review of some of its current operations...    more...
• Aug 6, 2007 New Colfax County Secretary Needed and Precinct Chairs Roll up your sleeves and lets get to work in this extremely important 2008 election cycle! If you are interested in a position with the Colfax County Democratic Party please call Jenny Garcia at 445-3758 or Fred Sparks at 445-9551 or 445-8236.    more...
• Aug 2, 2007 Governor Highlights Tax Free Holiday Weekend ALBUQUERQUE -- Governor Bill Richardson today helped draw attention to New Mexico’s third annual back-to-school tax holiday by handing out backpacks to students for the upcoming school year. The tax free holiday is a part of Governor Richardson’s successful tax cuts for working New Mexico...    more...
• Jul 24, 2007 Garcia, Williams in line for MCMC appointments Category: Health Care
  Colfax County Democratic Party Chair Jenny Garcia of Raton has been appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson to the Miners' Colfax Medical Center Board of Trustees.    more 
• Jul 16, 2007 Governor Richardson’s Environment Secretary to Testify before Congress in favor of Clean Water Restoration Category: Environment
  ( Santa Fe , N.M. ) New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry will testify before a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Washington D.C. to urge federal lawmakers to pass legislation that would restore protections for surface waters in New Mexico...    more...
• Jul 12, 2007 Carr is candidate for District 7 state Senate Carr is candidate for District 7 state Senate  By Patricia Chambers  The Taos News   Eagle Nest Municipal Judge Jeff Carr is officially running for the District 7 state Senate seat held by Clinton D. Harden.   Carr, a Democrat, will kick off his...    more...
• Jun 20, 2007 Native American Small Biz Development Center Act Passes House WASHINGTON - Legislation that will stimulate economic development on Native American lands by assisting in the creation and expansion of small businesses owned by tribal members passed the House today by a vote of 351-73. Introduced by Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M. last month, the bill is now...    more...
• Jun 20, 2007 BINGAMAN: ENERGY BILL WILL GET BIG BOOST FROM TAX INCENTIVES LEGISLATION WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is very pleased that a tax incentives package he helped write will significantly ramp up renewable energy production and use in our country.    more...
• Jun 19, 2007 NEW MEXICO WORKERS WOULD BENEFIT FROM EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT [Albuquerque] – Democrats in the Senate stood up today for New Mexico’s working families by introducing the Employee Free Choice Act. Thousands of union members, joined by labor leaders and Congressional Democrats, came together to support this legislation.    more...
• Jun 19, 2007 Bingaman: Senate Finance Committee Approves Plan to Provide Millions for New Mexico Counties WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is very pleased that the Senate Finance Committee has approved an amendment to a key bill that will increase payments to New Mexico counties by tens of millions of dollars over the next five years. Bingaman is a member of the Finance...    more...
• Jun 19, 2007 AG Presents New Clean Government Ideas Category: Crime and Justice
  (SANTA FE, NM)— Attorney General Gary King today began the legislative process of trying to root out government corruption by presenting several proposals to the Joint Interim Committee on Courts, Corrections & Justice. The AG expects the following ideas to be sponsored and formally presented to...    more...
• Jun 19, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Major Investment Round for Advent Solar Category: Economy
  Governor Bill Richardson Announces Major Investment Round for Advent Solar State Invests $10 million in Innovative Albuquerque Company SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the state is making a significant investment in New Mexico-based Advent Solar, a worldwide...    more...
• Jun 19, 2007 Bingaman, Domenici Push for Liability Insurance for Forest Fire Managers Category: Environment
  BINGAMAN, DOMENICI PUSH FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FOREST FIRE MANAGERS WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Senator Pete Domenici have joined in introducing legislation to help wildfire managers defray the cost of liability insurance.    more...
• Jun 18, 2007 Pelosi: Title IX Assured a Woman’s Right to Educational Equality Category: Education
  Pelosi: Title IX Assured a Woman’s Right to Educational Equality Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the House approved H.Res. 406, a resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary and accomplishments of Title IX of the Higher Education Act. Below are...    more...
• Jun 18, 2007 Richardson Is Counting on Nevada, a State He Has to Himself LAS VEGAS -- Gov. Bill Richardson has found a second home in Nevada. The two-hour flight is not a short hop from the New Mexico governor's mansion in Santa Fe, but Richardson hopes Nevada will become a critical aspect of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.    more...
• Jun 18, 2007 Udall's Office Requests Applicants For Congressional Page Program WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M. is seeking Congressional page applications for the 2007 autumn semester. Pages are appointed for one semester, with the fall semester beginning Labor Day and concluding in late January.
  
  "I am very pleased my office will have the...    more...
• Jun 14, 2007 BINGAMAN: BILL WILL INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR MINORITIES Category: Working Families
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has joined in introducing a bill that would improve access to health care for millions of Americans.             The Minority Health and Health Disparities Act of 2007 addresses health...    more...
• Jun 14, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Highlights National Report; New Mexico Ranks 5th in Economic Growth Category: Economy
  SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today praised a new report that showed New Mexico ’s economic growth was the 5 th strongest in the nation in 2006.   New Mexico’s economy, adjusted for inflation, grew at a strong 6.2 percent rate last year – the fifth fastest in...    more...
• Jun 11, 2007 Congressman Udall's Statement on the Life of Sgt. James Akin Category: Veteran Affairs
  Congressman Tom Udall stood today on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor Army Sergeant James Akin, a true American hero who lost his life while serving his country in Iraq. James was one of four soldiers killed near Baghdad on Sunday, June 3, 2007 when a roadside bomb detonated...    more...
• Jun 7, 2007 UDALL INTRODUCES THE SABINOSO WILDERNESS ACT Category: Rural Issues
  WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M. introduced in the House today legislation to designate as wilderness the Sabinoso BLM land unit. Under Udall's proposal, approximately 20,000 acres of land situated in San Miguel County, 40 miles east of Las Vegas and 25 miles northwest of...    more...
• Jun 7, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Linewatch to be filmed in New Mexico SANTA FE —Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the feature film, Linewatch , starring Oscar-winning supporting actor Cuba Gooding Jr. will shoot in New Mexico. Linewatch tells the story of a seasoned agent (Gooding Jr.) working linewatch on the US/Mexico...    more...
• Jun 7, 2007 UDALL TOUTS $3 MILLION FOR ESTHER MARTINEZ NATIVE LANGUAGES PROGRAM WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M. , announced a total of $3 million in proposed funding for the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Program. Funding for the program was determined in Udall's Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education:...    more...
• Jun 7, 2007 Pelosi: With Stem Cell Legislation, We Have the Opportunity to Save Lives, Find Cures, and Give Hope Category: Health Care
  Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon on the House floor in favor of S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007.  The bill passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote of 247 to 176, and will be sent to the President for his signature.  Below...    more...
• Jun 6, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON FY08 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS MARK-UP Category: Economy
  WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement on today ' s House Committee on Appropriations mark-up of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development's FY08 legislation: "Today marks the first step in the long appropriations...    more...
• Jun 5, 2007 State Receives Additional Tobacco Money SANTA FE, NM )--- Attorney General King says New Mexico is $ 2.8-million richer today thanks to a supplemental payment under the 1998 tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). This payment is in addition to the state’s allocable share, in the amount of $35.9 million, received in 2007....    more...
• Jun 5, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Oxygen Original Movie Husband for Hire* to be filmed in New Mexico SANTA FE —Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the Oxygen Network Original Movie, Husband for Hire (*working title) , a Process Media production, will be shot in New Mexico .  Mark Consuelos, Nadine Velazquez, Mario Lopez, Erik Estrada and Tempestt Bledsoe will star....    more...
• Jun 4, 2007 Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre:   “ Today we pay tribute to the brave souls of Tiananmen Square , who 18 years ago defied the powers of their...    more...
• Jun 4, 2007 BINGAMAN TO OFFER AMENDMENT TO IMMIGRATION BILL Category: Immigration
  BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 4-8 WASHINGTON – On the floor this week, the Senate will continue debate on a comprehensive immigration reform bill.  U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today will introduce an amendment that would remove the requirement that Y-1 guest workers...    more...
• May 30, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Invites Entrepreneurs to Submit Energy Ideas Category: Environment
  Governor’s office to receive applications for Energy Innovation Fund   SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today solicited applications for the newly created Energy Innovation Fund. The fund is part of the Governor’s commitment to continuing New Mexico ’s...    more...
• May 29, 2007 Governors Richardson, Napolitano Call on State Department to 'Put America's Security First' Category: Foreign Policy
  Letter Urges Secretary Rice to Terminate Contract with DynCorp ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Today New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano called on US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to terminate a State Department funded program that...    more...
• May 26, 2007 House Call: Speaker Pelosi, "This is not the End of the Debate" "I’m really glad that the Republicans finally admit that there’s a need for accountability. But what they haven’t done is met that need with something appropriate. This is like a fig leaf. This is a token. This is a small step forward." -Speaker Pelosi, 5/24/07 "There are really only two...    more...
• May 25, 2007 BINGAMAN ANNOUNCES KEY DEFENSE BILL SUPPORTS NEW MEXICO MILITARY AND LAB INITIATIVES Category: Working Families
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said a key piece of defense legislation gives strong support to New Mexico’s military installations and the state’s two national laboratories.             The bill, called the fiscal year...    more...
• May 23, 2007 Pelosi Statement on Meeting with Vice Premier Wu Yi of China Category: Foreign Policy
  Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening on her meeting in her office today with Vice Premier Wu Yi of China .  House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, International Relations Chairman Tom Lantos, and Congressman Rick Larsen of...    more...
• May 23, 2007 UDALL: INTERIOR APPROPS BILL INCLUDES NUMEROUS N.M. INITIATIVES Urban Indian Health & Education, Wildfire Prevention, Global Warming Research Receive Funding WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., said that many of the slated expenditures in the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill will directly benefit New Mexico. Among the...    more...
• May 21, 2007 Attorney Genral Gary King: Another Battle Won in War Against DWI Category: Crime and Justice
  SANTA FE, NM )--- The New Mexico Supreme Court has provided good news for everyone involved in the war against drunk drivers, including the Attorney General’s Office. The Court’s ruling involving the admissibility of blood alcohol testing results affirms the AGO’s position on how the BAT...    more...
• May 21, 2007 BINGAMAN TO OFFER AMENDMENT TO IMMIGRATION BILL BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR MAY 21-15 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Thursday will chair a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee oversight hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with coal gasification, including coal-to-liquids and...    more...
• May 17, 2007 Attorney Genral Gary King Joins National Task Force Examining School Safety Category: Crime and Justice
  ( SANTA FE , NM )— Attorney General Gary King is joining a coalition of the nation’s state Attorneys General in an effort to examine legal issues related to school violence and safety.   Attorney General King will work with colleagues on the Task Force on School...    more...
• May 17, 2007 Governor’s Ethics Reform Task Force Returns to Work Category: Crime and Justice
  ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Governor Richardson Task Force on Ethics Reform returns to work next week, to evaluate the results of the 2007 legislative session, and make recommendations for new ethics reforms and on a possible special session.   “We’ve...    more...
• May 17, 2007 UDALL: DEFENSE BILL INCLUDES IMPORTANT NM INITIATIVES WASHINGTON - H.R. 1585, the fiscal year 2008 Defense Authorization Bill, cleared the House today by a vote of 397-27 and contains key provisions for New Mexico and the nation, said U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M. Included in the legislation is Udall's own amendment, which takes an...    more...
• May 17, 2007 REP. WILSON FLIP-FLOPPING UNDER PRESSURE ON PRICE-GOUGING Washington , D.C. – Wednesday, Heather Wilson’s hypocrisy made its latest appearance when Wilson testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of legislation that is essentially the same as legislation she opposed less than a year ago.   ...    more...
• May 16, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Praises Victory for Clean Water after Court Upholds Water Quality Control Commissions Definition of Surface Water Category: Environment
  ( Santa Fe , N.M. ) Governor Richardson today praised the state Court of Appeals’ ruling to uphold the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission’s authority over all state surface waters after several industry groups filed an appeal of the commission’s decision. The decision involved...    more...
• May 16, 2007 Governor Richardson Lowers Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Marine Major Douglas A. Zembiec SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of United States Marine Major Douglas A. Zembiec, 34, who lost his life while serving his country in Baghdad , Iraq , on Friday, May 11, 2007.     Major Zembiec graduated...    more...
• May 16, 2007 BINGAMAN INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND “SAFETY NET” PROVIDERS’ ACCESS TO DISCOUNT DRUGS Category: Health Care
  LEGISLATION WOULD BENEFIT NATION’S UNINSURED         WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has introduced legislation to make it possible for health care providers that serve certain low-income and uninsured patients to purchase...    more...
• May 16, 2007 DNC ANNOUNCES DATES, MEDIA SPONSORS AND LOCATIONS FOR SANCTIONED DEBATES Washington, DC - The Democratic National Committee in partnership with six state parties today announced the dates, media sponsors and cities for the six DNC sanctioned debates. Additional details regarding specifics for the individual debates including additional media partners and logistics...    more...
• May 15, 2007 Pelosi: COPS Bill Honors Our Police Officers on This Peace Officers Memorial Day Category: Crime and Justice
  Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after attending the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service this afternoon in honor of law enforcement officials who were killed in the line of duty in 2006.  Later this afternoon, the House will vote on H.R....    more...
• May 15, 2007 BINGAMAN TALKS HIGH GAS PRICES WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS WASHINGTON –During his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman talked about an Energy Committee hearing he held today on high gas prices.  Bingaman also answered questions on a variety of other topics.  Bingaman ’ s...    more...
• May 15, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Directors of Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced the appointment of five directors to the Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (ESCFCA). This board was created by HB 939 Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority Act, which was signed during the 2007...    more...
• May 15, 2007 UDALL VOTES TO PUT 50,000 MORE COPS ON THE NATION'S STREETS Category: Crime and Justice
  The House Restores the Highly Successful COPS Hiring Program WASHINGTON - Today, a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1700, the COPS Reauthorization Act, a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., designed to help local law...    more...
• May 14, 2007 BINGAMAN TO HOLD ENERGY COMMITTEE HEARING TO EXAMINE HIGH GAS PRICES Category: Economy
  BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR MAY 14 - 18 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Tuesday will chair a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting to examine the short-term energy outlook for summer 2007, focusing on oil and gasoline. ...    more...
• May 11, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Higher Education Secretary Leaving for New Job SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson announced today that Dr. Beverlee J. McClure will leave her position as Secretary of the Higher Education Department to take a job as President and CEO of the Association of Commerce and Industry. The Governor will appoint a search committee to find a...    more...
• May 9, 2007 Pelosi: Homeland Security Bill Provides for the Safety and Security of the American People Category: Homeland Defense
  Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on H.R. 1684, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, which the House will vote on this evening:   "This evening, the House will have the opportunity to fulfill our first...    more...
• May 9, 2007 UDALL SEEKS TO EXTEND & EXPAND OFFICE TO AID COLD WAR CLAIMANTS Category: Veteran Affairs
  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., led a bipartisan group in introducing legislation to extend the life and expand the reach of the EEOICPA Ombudsman, a federal office created to aid sick cold war veterans making claims for compensation. Since the implementation...    more...
• May 9, 2007 BINGAMAN ADDRESSES SUMMIT ON DROPOUT PREVENTION Category: Education
  SENATOR IS THE AUTHOR OF LEGISLATION TO BOOST GRADUATION RATES WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today joined First Lady Laura Bush, education advocates, and students at a summit aimed at addressing the country’s high school dropout problem. ...    more...
• May 9, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Orders Additional State Police to Border Category: Immigration
  SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today ordered the New Mexico State Police to increase its presence along the U.S. border with Mexico following several killings that have claimed the lives of at least six people in the Mexico town of Palomas , just across from Columbus ,...    more...
• May 9, 2007 Governor Richardson Announces Three Winners of the 2007 Governor’s Cup Short Documentary Competition SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the winners of the 2007 Governor’s Cup Short Documentary Competition:  Ramona Emerson of Albuquerque ; Armando Kirwin and Daniel Dinning of Albuquerque ; and Thomas Tischler of Santa Fe .   “These...    more...
• May 8, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Forms Intel Rapid Response Team to Prepare for Job Losses Category: Economy
  SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced the creation of a Rapid Response Team to start preparing to help Intel workers who may lose their jobs during the downsizing of the Rio Rancho plant.    “I want the Intel Rapid Response team in place to...    more...
• May 8, 2007 BINGAMAN TALKS WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS ABOUT HIS BILL TO BOOST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES Category: Working Families
  WASHINGTON –During his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about a bill he has introduced aimed at improving America's public high schools and high school graduation rates .  Bingaman also answered questions on...    more...
• May 7, 2007 State Treasurer Announces Appointment to Capitol Buildings Planning Commission   State Treasurer Announces Appointment to Capitol Buildings Planning Commission   Santa Fe – In the recently adjourned Legislative Session, Senate Bill 1061 was signed by the Governor adding the State Treasurer to the Capitol...    more...
• May 3, 2007 New Mexico’s First Lady Barbara Richardson Named Honorary Chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk Category: Health Care
  "While Much Progress Has Been Made in the Fight Against Blood Cancer, More Work must be done," Barbara Richardson Says.   SANTA FE – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named Mrs. Barbara Richardson honorary chair of its annual Light The Night ®...    more...
• May 1, 2007 “Lawyer of the Year” ( SANTA FE )— Chief Deputy Attorney General Stuart Bluestone is being honored today with the Public Lawyer of the Year Award by the New Mexico State Bar Public Law Section.     A public award ceremony is being held at the Capitol Rotunda at 4 p.m. Attorney...    more...
• May 1, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Reacts to Intel Production Changes SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by Intel officials that the Rio Rancho plant will reduce its workforce by about 1,000 jobs:   “While it is a reality that Intel must downsize to remain competitive...    more...
• May 1, 2007 BINGAMAN CHAIRS HEARING ON HOW TO EXPAND USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES Category: Environment
  VIEW SEN. BINGAMAN’S OPENING STATEMENT: http://bingaman.senate.govmediafiles//050107bingaman.wmv             WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today chaired a hearing to explore what incentives Congress should...    more...
• May 1, 2007 BINGAMAN TALKS ENERGY/IRAQ SPENDING BILL WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS WASHINGTON –During his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman said he was pleased the Senate had approved the America COMPETES Act he helped write.  Bingaman also answered questions on a variety of other topics.  Bingaman ’ s...    more...
• Apr 28, 2007 DEMOCRATS ELECT COLÓN AS PARTY LEADER Today, the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee met and elected a new party chairman, Brian Colón to lead the party into the critical 2008 election cycle, which will determine the nation’s next President. A host of other district-wide and committee party officers were also...    more...
• Apr 27, 2007 UDALL ASKS PBS AND BURNS TO FULLY INCLUDE HISPANIC & NATIVE AMERICANS IN "THE WAR" Category: Veteran Affairs
  WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., sent the following letters to PBS President and C . E . O . and Producer Ken Burns asking them to fully incorporate the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Native Americans into the...    more...
• Apr 26, 2007 Pelosi: 'I Urge the President to Sign This Bill so We Can Focus on Winning the War Against Terrorism' Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this evening on the House floor in support of the Iraq Accountability Conference Report, which requires accountability for the war in Iraq and supports our troops and veterans.   In her speech Pelosi said: "This bill...    more...
• Apr 25, 2007 Governor Signs Executive Order for Landslide in San Juan County ( Santa Fe , NM ) Governor Bill Richardson signed an Executive Order declaring a state of disaster for San Juan County .  The emergency funding will aid Farmers Mutual Ditch in San Juan County , who were impacted by a landslide that disabled...    more...
• Apr 24, 2007 Tackling our Nation's Dropout Problem: Preparing Young Americans for Success Almost 20 years ago, the nation’s governors met with President George H.W. Bush in what was billed as the first and only education summit in the country.  At that meeting, they set several national education goals, one of which called for increasing the national high school graduation rate...    more...
• Apr 23, 2007 Martin Heinrich to Take Leave of Absence from Richardson Administration SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson announced that Natural Resources Trustee Martin Heinrich will take an immediate leave of absence from state government while he considers a run for Congress.   “I appreciate Martin’s dedicated service and his commitment to protecting...    more...
• Apr 20, 2007 Pelosi: Gonzales Must Resign Washington , D.C. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon calling for the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales:   “The Attorney General is the defender of the Constitution and the chief law enforcement...    more...
• Apr 19, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Higher Education Campus Safety Task Force Recommendations to Safeguard Students and Campus Communities   SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced the creation of a higher education Campus Safety Task Force. The task force was created in response to the tragedy at Virginia Tech on April 16,...    more...
• Apr 19, 2007 Attorney General Works with Mexico to Bring Criminals to Justice Category: Crime and Justice
  ( SANTA FE )--- Continuing the collaboration between the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and the Mexican state of Chihuahua , Attorney General Gary King today announced another cooperative effort that benefits both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.   “An Assistant...    more...
• Apr 19, 2007 Pelosi, Democrats Launch 100 Percent Carbon Neutral ‘Green the Capitol Initiative’ Category: Environment
    Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined this afternoon by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in accepting a preliminary report by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of...    more...
• Apr 13, 2007 Governor Richardson Signs Landmark Public Campaign Financing Bill; Makes State Second in Nation to Provide Public Financing for Statewide Judicial Elections ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Governor Bill Richardson today signed a key part of his ethics reform agenda. House Bill 6, Public Financing of Statewide Campaigns, will enable judicial candidates to receive public funding to run for statewide Court of Appeals and Supreme Court races.  Under...    more...
• Apr 12, 2007 Democratic National Committee Announces Senior Leadership Team for Denver 2008 Convention Washington, DC –Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today announced the six members of the senior leadership team for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC). This talented group of professionals brings extensive experience representative of the commitment to...    more...
• Apr 11, 2007 BINGAMAN: N.M. AIRPORTS TO RECEIVE MILLIONS IN FEDERAL GRANTS Category: Economy
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today confirmed that New Mexico airports are in line to receive a total of more than $17 million this year from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for upgrades and safety equipment. “Federal funding helps ensure New Mexico airports remain...    more...
• Apr 11, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Says Oil Company Merger Needs More Study (SANTA FE)--- Attorney General Gary King today says his office needs more facts before deciding what position to take on the proposed merger between Western Refining and Giant Industries.   The Federal Trade Commission however, says it will attempt to block the $1.4 billion deal in...    more...
• Apr 10, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Enacts Legislation to Improve Health Care for New Mexicans Category: Health Care
  ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Governor Richardson enacted several pieces of legislation during the recently completed legislative session to expand and improve health care for New Mexicans. “It was an enormously productive session in the health care arena,” said Governor Richardson. “We...    more...
• Apr 10, 2007 New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Meets with North Korean General, Promised Remains of Six American Soldiers Category: Foreign Policy
  Bipartisan Delegation Urges North Koreans to Shutdown Nuclear Reactor, Resume Negotiations   ( Pyonyang , North Korea ) – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson secured assurances today from the Panmunjom Mission of the Korean People's Army (KPA) that North Korea will...    more...
• Apr 3, 2007 Governor Richardson Comments on Spaceport Ballot Initiative Vote Governor Richardson issued the following statement with regard to the Spaceport Ballot Initiative vote:   "We knew this would be a close election and that’s proven true, as tonight the vote is simply to close to call.  What is clear is that the voters of Dona Ana are both...    more...
• Apr 2, 2007 UDALL: LET COURT RULING SERVE AS WAKE-UP CALL Category: Environment
  WASHINGTON -U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement today in reaction to the Supreme Court's decision directing the Environmental Protection Agency to address automobile produced greenhouse gasses. "Today's ruling is based on rigorous science and clear...    more...
• Mar 30, 2007 Attorney General Applauds Payday Loan Regulation (SANTA FE)--- Attorney General Gary King today applauded House Bill 92, the Payday Loan bill, signed into law by the Governor this morning. The legislation has been a priority for the AG and his predecessor.   “It’s critical for New Mexico consumer protection to have sound...    more...
• Mar 30, 2007 Governor Richardson’s Bill Action Current as of March 30, 2007 @ 2:00 pm   SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson signed numerous bills into legislation today. The Governor has until April 6 to take action on all other bills passed before the end of the session.   ...    more...
• Mar 29, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson to Sign Bills, Meet with Chinese Ambassador on Friday SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson will sign the Payday Lending Bill and also meet with the Ambassador of China, TOMORROW, Friday, March 30, 2007.   Friday, March 30   10:00 a.m....    more...
• Mar 27, 2007 Pelosi: Democratic Budget Resolution Restores Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Washington, D.C. - This week the House will vote on H. Con. Res. 99, the Democratic budget resolution to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability, strengthen our national defense, and invest in the next generation and America's prosperity.    "While the...    more...
• Mar 26, 2007 BINGAMAN TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BOOST BIOFUEL USE Category: Environment
  BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 26-30 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, chairman of the Energy Committee this week will introduce legislation with Senator Pete Domenici that aims to expedite the entry of home-grown, economical, feedstock-diverse, biologically-derived...    more...
• Mar 23, 2007 UDALL VOTES TO END U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN IRAQ Category: Foreign Policy
  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement on the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007 , which passed the House by a vote of 218 to 212 : " There are no easy choices to be...    more...
• Mar 19, 2007 BINGAMAN TO HIGHLIGHT CHANGE TO MEDICAID WOULD AFFECT NEW MEXICO Category: Health Care
  BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 19-23         WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Wednesday will take part in a news conference to highlight problems anticipated by a change to Medicaid rules.  Bingaman is working to prevent the...    more...
• Mar 14, 2007 Senator Continues Work of Making State's Road Safer Santa Fe, NM – Senator Phil A. Griego (D-Los Alamos, Mora, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos-39), is serious about making our citizens safer on the State’s roads: "I introduced Senate Bill 437 because I know it can help prevent some tragedies such as the one that devastated the...    more...
• Mar 14, 2007 Senator Ulibarri Works to Reduce Detention Costs and Support Rehabilitation Santa Fe, NM – "Costs of incarceration are the largest single drain on county funds for day-to-day operations. Electronic monitoring programs are far more cost-effective. Current technology even permits real time tracking of where a person goes. And electronic monitoring takes less...    more...
• Mar 14, 2007 Larger Public Trails Networks May Soon Become a Statewide Reality Santa Fe, NM – People who love to walk along ditches owned by conservancy and irrigation districts operating up and down the Rio Grande can look forward to the development of more trails as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 486, sponsored by Senator Dede Feldman (D-Bernalillo-13),...    more...
• Mar 12, 2007 Pelosi: Shift of Mission of U.S. Forces from Combat to Training an Essential Element of Success in Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
  Washington, D.C - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on a news story in The Los Angeles Times today that American military planners have begun planning a strategy for Iraq that includes a gradual withdrawal of forces and a renewed emphasis on training Iraqi fighters:...    more...
• Mar 12, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Signs New Mexico Cockfighting Ban Category: Rural Issues
  ( Santa Fe , NM ) – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today enacted a ban on cockfighting in New Mexico . With his signature, Senate Bill 10, a long sought statewide ban on cockfighting, became the law in New Mexico .   “Senate Bill 10 is fair and it is humane,...    more...
• Mar 12, 2007 Improvement, Expansion of University Facilities to Benefit from Surcharge for Bonding Santa Fe, NM – "Senate Bill 717 allows the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University to create revenue streams that will allow them to build or renovate their large athletic facilities. The rapid growth of the sports-related part of our State’s economy means it is...    more...
• Mar 12, 2007 Mine Safety Legislation Would Protect Mine Employees and Industry Santa Fe, NM – "By protecting our mining employees we also support our mining industry. Senate Bill 819 does both by updating our State’s mine safety law and repealing outdated State laws that have been replaced by broader federal mine safety laws. This measure also strengthens the hand...    more...
• Mar 11, 2007 Jeff Carr Enters State Sentae Race Today I, Jeff Carr am officially announcing my decision to run the New Mexico Senate, representing district 7. This is the largest Senate district in New Mexico in terms of area. Senate District 7 encompasses a unique part of the culture of the great state of New Mexico . I will run an...    more...
• Mar 8, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Applauds Landmark Law for New Mexico Category: Agriculture
  (SANTA FE)--- Attorney General Gary King today praised efforts to pass the Surface Owners Protection Act at the official bill-signing ceremony held by the Governor.   The new law requires energy companies to provide New Mexico landowners with extensive information about pending oil and...    more...
• Mar 8, 2007 Pelosi on House Vote to Create Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Category: Environment
  Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved the creation of a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on a vote of 269 to 150, with 44 Republicans voting in favor:  ...    more...
• Mar 8, 2007 Transcript of Today's Pelosi, Obey, Skelton and Murtha Press Conference Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman David Obey, Congressman Ike Skelton and Congressman John Murtha held a news conference this morning in the Capitol to discuss the military funding bill, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act. Below is a...    more...
• Mar 8, 2007 Governor Richardson Enacts Most Comprehensive Set of Landowner Protections in Country Category: Environment
  Santa Fe, NM ) – Governor Bill Richardson signed House Bill 827, sponsored by Representative Andy Nunez, to create the Surface Owners Protection Act, which is the most far-reaching set of landowner protections in the country.      “Today I am proud to sign the...    more...
• Mar 8, 2007 Pelosi Remarks on Democratic Plan to Support Our Troops, Help Our Veterans and Hold Iraqis Accountable Category: Veteran Affairs
  Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning at a press conference with other senior Democrats about the military funding bill, the Supporting Our Troops, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act .    Below are Pelosi's opening remarks. A...    more...
• Mar 7, 2007 Proposed Act Creates New Options for Dealing with Substance Abuse-Related Crimes Santa Fe, NM -Our current approaches for dealing with drug-related crimes are dealing with the symptoms, not the problem. And one result is our clogged detention facilities. That is why I introduced Senate Bill 620, and I am grateful to my colleagues who helped pass it in the Senate...    more...
• Mar 7, 2007 More Flexible Use of Emergency Service and Communications Gross Receipts Tax Benefits Behavioral Health Santa Fe, NM – "We have an acute shortage of behavioral health services in our State. Our counties constantly struggle to provide those services because behavioral health issues affect detention costs, public safety costs and the cost of other social services. I introduced Senate Bill...    more...
• Mar 7, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Praises New Mexico Memorial Urging Congressional funding for U.S. Military Equipment and Armor Category: Veteran Affairs
  SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson said he fully supports a memorial passed today by the New Mexico Legislature that urges Congress and the President to support the necessary funding for basic life-saving armor and equipment that protects U.S. troops serving in Iraq ....    more...
• Mar 7, 2007 Bringing Balance to the Lieutenant Governor Succession Santa Fe, NM – "At the present time, a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor is filled by the Governor without any input from anyone else. Senate Joint Resolution 9 provides that the Senate must confirm the appointment of the Lieutenant Governor. The Constitution requires Senate...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Joins Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking Category: Crime and Justice
  (SANTA FE)— Acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu has issued a Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking . The report identifies underage drinking as a “major societal problem with enormous health and safety consequences” that “will demand the Nation’s attention and...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 UDALL BILL TO NAME COURTHOUSE FOR CAMPOS CLEARS HOUSE Category: Rural Issues
  WASHINGTON - Legislation to designate the United States District Courthouse located on South Federal Place in Santa Fe as the "Santiago E. Campos United States Courthouse" unanimously passed the House of Representatives today, said the bill's sponsor U.S. Representative Tom...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Pelosi: We Have Had the Courage to Make History, Now Let Us Have the Courage to Make Progress Washington , D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon at EMILY's List Majority Council Luncheon.  Below are her remarks as prepared:   "Thank you again for the opportunity to come before you and to thank you.     ...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Pelosi Statement on Bipartisan Commission on Walter Reed, Military Hospitals Category: Veteran Affairs
  Washington , D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the poor care soldiers have received at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other facilities:   "Revelations of poor care of wounded soldiers and veterans at Walter...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Small Contractors and Public Projects to Benefit from Measure Resetting Bonding Limits Santa Fe, NM – "We need to level the playing field as much as we can for our smaller contractors. And if we can save money on public projects while doing that, it’s even better. That’s why I sponsored Senate Bill 227," said Senator Pete Campos (D-Guadalupe, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Refuses to Wait for Washington; Takes Action to Help Veterans Access Services Category: Veteran Affairs
  SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today outlined several initiatives, and announced new efforts to help veterans, including those veterans returning to New Mexico from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan .   “In the last week, the American people have been shocked...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Large Step Taken toward Offsetting County Jail Expenses for Holding State Prisoners Category: Rural Issues
  Santa Fe, NM – "I know the largest single general fund budget item for almost every county in the State is how much they are paying to operation their detention facilities. A big part of these expenditures is because of their obligation to hold State felony offenders – principally...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 Gross Receipts Tax Incentive Will Make State Attractive to New Energy Industry Efforts Santa Fe, NM – "Senate Bill 994 carefully balances environmental protections with providing inducements for attracting new energy industry efforts and jobs to our State," commented Senator Carlos R. Cisneros (D-Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos-6), sponsor of the measure. ...    more...
• Mar 6, 2007 FORMER US ATTORNEY CONTRADICTS WILSON, DOMENICI Albuquerque, NM – The depths of vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson’s hypocrisy was exposed today. In front of House and Senate Committees, recently ousted U.S. Attorney David Iglesias testified that Wilson and U.S. Senator Pete Domenici pressured him to speed up ongoing...    more...
• Mar 5, 2007 Pelosi on Walter Reed Hearings: Democrats Restoring Long Overdue Oversight of Bush Administration Category: Veteran Affairs
  Washington , D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement following a hearing this morning by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the care of wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center . Other committees will hold hearings later this...    more...
• Mar 5, 2007 Senate Joint Resolution Underscored Importance of Nuclear Energy for Cleaning Up Environment while Addressing Our Energy Needs Category: Environment
  Santa Fe, NM – "I am confident a paradigm shift is coming that will provide clearer thinking about how to address our environmental and energy problems and that the result will be a recognition of the importance of nuclear power to solving those problems." This is the sentiment Senator David...    more...
• Mar 5, 2007 CREW FILES ETHICS COMPLAINT AGAINST SEN. DOMENICI Category: Crime and Justice
  Washington, DC - Today Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) asked the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to investigate whether Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-NM) violated Senate Rules by contacting the U.S. Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, David C. Iglesias, and...    more...
• Mar 5, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Enacts Landmark Clean Energy Bills to Create Jobs, Keep Air Clean Category: Environment
  SB 418, HB188 will Increase Generation and Promote Export of Clean Electricity   SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson today signed two major cornerstones of his clean energy agenda. Senate Bill 418 will dramatically increase New Mexico ’s Renewable Portfolio...    more...
• Mar 2, 2007 Governor Richardson Applauds Legislative Endorsement of Landmark Renewable Energy Bills Category: Environment
  SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today applauded the passage of two cornerstones of his clean energy agenda. The New Mexico House today passed Senate Bill 418 to require that at least 15 percent of an electric utility's power supply come from renewable sources by 2015 and 20...    more...
• Mar 1, 2007 State's Newest Senator Rolls Up her Sleeves and Gets To Work Category: Native American Affairs
  Santa Fe, NM – "Don’t give me a hard time," said Senator Lynda M. Lovejoy (D-Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba and Sandoval-22), the Senate’s newest Senator as she presented her first measure, Senate Bill 1170 on the Senate Floor today. Her proposed legislation, which would add the...    more...
• Mar 1, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Takes Action to Free Up $750,000 for Emergency Fire Fighting Efforts Category: Homeland Defense
  ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Governor Bill Richardson has taken action to free up an additional $750,000 million in state funds to help with fire prevention and fire clean up efforts currently being conducted in New Mexico . This executive order provides $750,000 to the Forestry Division of the...    more...
• Mar 1, 2007 A Boon for the Public -- Larger Trails Networks across the State Category: Rural Issues
  Santa Fe, NM – "This bill lays a foundation for creating and expanding our State’s trail systems in some of our loveliest settings," said Senator Dede Feldman (D-Bernalillo-13) when asked about Senate Bill 486 which was passed by the State Senate yesterday. Senate Bill 486, as...    more...
• Mar 1, 2007 Rural Jobs Tax Credit Bill to Boost Rural Economies Category: Rural Issues
  Santa Fe, NM – "I think it’s important to keep the rural job tax credit incentive in place. It’s one way to attract jobs in new types of employment to the rural parts of our state," said Senator Carlos Cisneros (D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Taos-6) about Senate Bill 495. The...    more...
• Mar 1, 2007 Second-Newest Senator Shepherds First Bill Through the Senate Santa Fe, NM – "For a minute I thought I had lost a perfectly reasonable bill," said Senator David Ulibarri (D-Cibola, Socorro and Valencia-30), newly appointed Senator for Senate District 30. Senator Ulibarri was subject to a last-minute "initiation" in which the Senate first failed to...    more...
• Feb 28, 2007 Innovative Computer Recycling Measure Moving through the Legislature Category: Education
  Santa Fe- The Senate Public Affairs Committee, yesterday, gave a 7-2 Do Pass to a Committee Substitute for Senator Mary Jane Garcia’s Senate Bill 1184- Info Technology Producer Responsibility. The measure enacts the Consumer Information Technology Recycling Act, which would...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 Success Scholarship Lottery Reform Bill Gains Steam Category: Education
  anta Fe, NM – "I want to thank the Senators who supported Senate Bill 364, which will make additional funding available for student Success Scholarships. I am hopeful that the members of the House will see the same benefits in this measure as those in the Senate. Without the additional...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 Governor Richardson Responds to Iowa Request; Waives Load Limits on New Category: Economy
  Governor Richardson Responds to Iowa Request; Waives Load Limits on New Mexico Highways Santa Fe, NM - Governor Richardson today responded to a request from Iowa Governor Chet Culver and waived load limits on New Mexico highways to aid the State of Iowa during their state of emergency. Over the...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON IRAQ 'NEIGHBORS MEETING' Category: Foreign Policy
  WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement today in reaction to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's announcement that the U.S. will participate in "neighbors meeting" with Iraq, Iran and Syria:  "I commend the Iraqi...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 Governor Richardson Applauds State House Approval of GRIP II Category: Economy
  Santa Fe, NM - Governor Bill Richardson today applauded the New Mexico House of Representatives for its overwhelming approval of GRIP II, which is a plan to work with local communities across New Mexico to invest in vital transportation projects.  The plan is an offshoot of GRIP...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Wins Stay In Governor’s Case (SANTA FE)--- The New Mexico Supreme Court has granted a stay requested by Attorney General Gary King on behalf of Governor Bill Richardson.   The lawsuit asked the court to stay and toll the time period for the Governor to appoint a judge in Southeast New Mexico.   The court was...    more...
• Feb 27, 2007 Senator Nava Honored as Legislator of the Year Santa Fe, NM – Senator Cynthia Nava (D-Dona Ana-31) has been named “Legislator of the Year” by Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry—New Mexico (LOGM-NM). The recognition was made at the annual Bishop’s Luncheon held on February 22, 2007 by LOGM-NM. In making the award, the LOGM-NM noted that...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Attorney General King Urging A “Do Pass” On Consumer Law Category: Crime and Justice
  (SANTA FE, NM)—   Attorney General Gary King encourages New Mexico lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 448, the “Credit Report Security Act,” which would help protect consumers from identity theft.   The bill, recently passed on a unanimous committee   vote in the Senate,...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Hails Billion Dollar Intel Investment as ‘Major Victory’ for New Mexico SANTA FE, NM -- Governor Bill Richardson today hailed Intel's announced $1 billion-plus investment and retooling of Fab 11X at Intel’s Rio Rancho, NM manufacturing plant as a major victory for New Mexico and proof that the state's economic policies are working.   "Intel could...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Cyber Academy Would Jumpstart Technology in State's Schools Santa Fe, NM ¡V ¡§This measure is a down payment that will jumpstart the movement of New Mexico¡¦s schools toward Twenty-first Century technology at the same time that it expands access by smaller schools to teaching excellence and advanced curricula,¡¨ said Senator Cynthia Nava of Senate Bill...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Leads Regional Climate Change Category: Environment
  (Santa Fe, NM) – Governor Bill Richardson today joined the Governors of Arizona,California, Oregon and Washington to announce the formation of the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative to implement a joint strategy to reduce greenhouse gasemissions. At the annual winter meeting of...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Valencia County Delegation Pulls Successfully for Constituents Santa Fe, NM – "The citizens of Valencia County can be proud of the results achieved so far by their legislative delegation," said Senator Michael Sanchez (D-Valencia-29) in pointing to the funding being provided to the County through Senate Bill 710. The measure, which appropriates $79.2...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces Love Lies Bleeding to be filmed in New Mexico February 26, 2007 New Mexico Film Office 505-827-9810 SANTA FE—Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the feature film Love Lies Bleeding will shoot in New Mexico. Love Lies Bleeding is the story of a struggling young couple who stumbles upon a cache of dirty money after a shootout in...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Senator Phil Griego Introduces Quarto-Centennial Joint Memorial Santa Fe, NM   Senator Phil Griego (D-Los Alamos, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos-39), an ardent advocate of New Mexico history and culture, has introduced Senate Joint Memorial 45 which commemorates theQuarto-Centennial of Santa Fe's founding. My roots go back to the original...    more...
• Feb 26, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Announces Indictments in Vote Buying Case Category: Crime and Justice
  SANTA FE)---Attorney General Gary King says Grand Jury indictments have been released against two Rio Arriba County men in connection with vote buying allegations in that county.   Steve Sanchez, of Abiquiu and Michael Garcia, of Santa Cruz, each face counts of offering a bribe and...    more...
• Feb 25, 2007 Senator Expresses Concern and Support for Belen Constituents Impacted by Bosque Wildfire Santa Fe, NM – “Belen is my home – where I live, have grown up and have friend and family -- so I am very concerned for what the fire south of Belen has done to those whose homes and families have been impacted,” said Senator Michael S. Sanchez about the fire south of Belen. “While I...    more...
• Feb 23, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Sues Judicial Commission For Governor Category: Crime and Justice
  (SANTA FE)--- Attorney General Gary King has petitioned the New Mexico Supreme Court on behalf of Governor Bill Richardson to prevent the Fifth Judicial District Nominating Commission from refusing to provide the Governor the names of at least two qualified nominees so that he can choose and...    more...
• Feb 23, 2007 Senate Bill 534 Will Open the Door to Making Affordable Housing a Reality at the Local Level Santa Fe, NM – “I am sponsoring Senate Bill 534 so that our County and municipal governments can start to structure realistic housing programs that reach those who are most in need of affordable housing. This measure makes real the promise made by and to New Mexicans last year when they approved...    more...
• Feb 23, 2007 Development of State Strategic Water Reserve Will Assist with Stabilizing Water Supplies Category: Environment
  Santa Fe, NM – “Developing a Strategic Water Reserve at the State level will give the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) additional tools for ensuring that we meet our interstate water compact obligations while minimizing disruption of the water supply for public and private users....    more...
• Feb 22, 2007 Renewable Energy to Become a Significant Part of the State's Energy Future under Senate Bill 418 Category: Environment
  Santa Fe, NM – “While it took some work to negotiate the language in this proposed measure, we now have a viable basis for ensuring that our State’s energy inventory will soon incorporate meaningful renewable energy components,” said Senator Michael S. Sanchez (D-Valencia-29) regarding Senate...    more...
• Feb 21, 2007 Pelosi Statement on British Troop Withdrawal Category: Foreign Policy
  Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that Britain will start pulling troops out of Iraq in the coming months: "The President's escalation plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq is out of step with the...    more...
• Feb 20, 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 5 Not a Symbolic Gesture Santa Fe, NM – Senate Joint Resolution 5 (SJR 5)will be heard this week in the Senate Public Affairs Committee. The resolutions, sponsored by Senators John T. L. Grubesic (D-Santa Fe-25) and Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D-Bernalillo-12), calls for the United States Congress to begin an investigation...    more...
• Feb 20, 2007 Human Trafficking Bill Clears Senate Committee Category: Crime and Justice
  (Santa Fe) —Attorney General Gary King says making it a crime to traffic human beings is another step toward becoming law in New Mexico.   SB 778, sponsored by Senator Mary Jane Garcia, cleared the Senate Public Affairs Committee and now moves ahead for further consideration. ...    more...
• Feb 20, 2007 Senator Bernadette Sanchez Criticizes House Floor Substitute for Payday Lending Bill Category: Crime and Justice
  Santa Fe, NM – “I am very disappointed with the changed compromise payday lending proposal that is on its way to the Senate because the changes made on the House Floor do not comply with the agreement the parties had regarding the bill,” Senator Bernadette M. Sanchez (D-Bernalillo-26) said about...    more...
• Feb 20, 2007 Roadblocks to Broader College and University Research and Development Being Removed Category: Education
  Santa Fe, NM – In discussing Senate Bill 733 which she sponsored, Senator Mary Kay Papen (D-Dona Ana-38) said, “When some of our institutions of higher education have been approached to form research park corporations to work with students to produce movies or other media products, or to lease...    more...
• Feb 20, 2007 Governor Richardson Calls for Restoration of Indian Health Care Funding, Category: Native American Affairs
  Santa Fe, NM -- Governor Richardson today urged the New Mexico congressional delegation to support funding for Indian health care and to help reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act in the new Congress.  First enacted in 1976 and reauthorized four times since then, the Indian...    more...
• Feb 19, 2007 Governor Richardson Announces Tesla Motors Assembly Facility for Albuquerque; 400 New High Wage Jobs Category: Economy
  February 19, 2007 Jon Goldstein 505-476-2248 SANTA FE – Governor Richardson announced today that Tesla Motors will build a new automobile assembly facility in Albuquerque, bringing 400 high wage jobs and a total capital investment of 35 million dollars. Construction on the 150,000 square foot...    more...
• Feb 16, 2007 Pelosi: Iraq Resolution Will Signal a Change in Direction and Bring Our Troops Category: Foreign Policy
  Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today, after four days of debate on a bipartisan resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq.  Below are the Speaker's remarks: "My colleagues, for four days and...    more...
• Feb 16, 2007 UDALL VOTES AGAINST ESCALATION OF IRAQ WAR Category: Foreign Policy
  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement after casting his vote in support of the House Concurrent Resolution on Iraq. Although brief, H.Con.Res. 63 reaffirms American and Congressional support for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces...    more...
• Feb 15, 2007 Bingaman Questions Safety Of Soldiers, Urges Defense Secretary To Take Action Category: Foreign Policy
  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said it is vital that the Bush Administration to take the steps necessary to protect the lives of the American men and women serving in Iraq. According to a 2005 Department of Defense report, many of the fatalities caused by upper body injuries in...    more...
• Feb 15, 2007 UDALL: NO MORE TROOPS INTO IRAQ CIVIL WAR Category: Foreign Policy
  WASHINGTON - This evening, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., delivered the following floor speech in support of the House Continuing Resolution on Iraq. Although brief, H.Con.Res. 63 has been debated for the past three days and reaffirms American and Congressional support for the men and...    more...
• Feb 15, 2007 AG’s Bill to Prohibit Modern Day Slavery Category: Civil Rights
  (Santa Fe, NM)— Attorney General Gary King is pushing for criminalization of human trafficking in New Mexico with legislation currently making its way through the Legislature.   SB 778 would make it a crime to subject a person to force, fraud or coercion for the purpose...    more...
• Feb 14, 2007 Measure Transferring Behavioral Health Division Moves to House Category: Health Care
  Santa Fe, NM ¡V Senate Bill 212, sponsored by Senator Mary Kay Papen (D-DoƒÊa Ana-39), cleared the Senate Floor on Tues