Press Release Archives

Apr 28, 2008 Congratulations New Mexico Democratic National Delegates! Congratulations to all those individuals who were elected as National Delegates to the Democratic National Convention!

The Democratic National Convention will be in Denver on August 25-28. For more information on the Democratic National Convention visit http://www.demconvention.com/.... more...
Apr 24, 2008 Governor Bill Richardson and 11 other States Blast Federal Rulemaking on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cars Category: Environment
New Federal Rulemaking Attempts to Block States from Regulating Those Emissions (Santa Fe, NM) – Governor Bill Richardson and the governors of 11 other states sent a joint letter to President Bush today expressing dissatisfaction with the Administration’s attempt through a proposed... more...

Apr 21, 2008 AMERICA’S FAMILIES DESERVE BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC CRISIS America’s hard-working families are struggling to make ends meet as economic conditions worsen.   ·        The past few months have seen the crisis deepen – rising prices for everything from gas to food, more Americans losing their homes or losing...    more...

Apr 4, 2008 Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver Announces expanded Early In Person Voting for the June 3rd Primary Election Registered voters of Bernalillo County will have the opportunity to vote early at 16 different locations throughout the County in the upcoming June 3rd Primary Election. Only those who have registered as a Democrat or as a Republican by Tuesday, May 6, 2008 can participate in this...    more...

Apr 1, 2008 McCain Can Try to Reinvent Himself, But New Mexicans Aren’t Buying It Albuquerque, NM –This morning, John McCain launched his effort to reinvent himself for the general election with a week of speeches and began airing television ads in New Mexico.

After running as a so-called "maverick" and "outsider" in his failed 2000 campaign, JohnMcCain cast aside...    more...

Mar 24, 2008 Pelosi Statement on Deaths of 4,000 American Soldiers in Iraq Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on reports that the death toll for United States soldiers in Iraq has reached 4,000: "Today, we mourn America 's fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers is a grim...    more...

Mar 15, 2008 March 15th Pre-Primary Nominating Convention Results Click on the "More" link below to see the Official Results of the March 15, Pre-Primary Nominating Convention.    more...

Mar 11, 2008 Pelosi: ‘We Can Begin to Reassert Our Moral Authority by Overriding the President’s Veto’ Tuesday, March 11, 2008   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening to support overriding the President’s veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008, which extends the prohibition on the use of waterboarding and other harsh...    more...

Feb 14, 2008 Democratic Party of New Mexico Announces Final Results of 2008 Democratic Caucus (Albuquerque, NM) Today, ahead of deadline, the Democratic Party announced the canvass results of the 2008 Democratic Caucus.

“With this caucus, New Mexicans had the chance to hear directly from two historic candidates for the presidency,” said Chairman Colón. “Democrats had the...    more...

Feb 9, 2008 Chairman Colón Announces Initiation of Qualifying Provisional Ballots (Albuquerque, NM) Today, the Chairman of Democratic Party of New Mexico Brian Colón announced that the Party had initiated the qualification of provisional ballots. This is the process of assuring that voters are registered and have not already cast a ballot....    more...

Feb 8, 2008 Democratic Party of New Mexico Begins Processing Provisional Ballots (Albuquerque, NM) Today, the Democratic Party of New Mexico began processing 17,246 provisional votes. The Party has also processed the absentee and regular vote count. "We've made significant progress in completing the canvass, and we are focused on getting this job done quickly...    more...

Feb 7, 2008 Clinton and Obama Campaigns Agree on Ground Rules For Vote Counting Process (Albuquerque, NM) Today, the Democratic Party of New Mexico and the presidential campaigns of Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama reached an agreement of standards for qualifying the 17,276 provisional ballots cast during the February 5 th New Mexico Presidential...    more...

Feb 3, 2008 Pelosi: ‘Let Us Embrace Our Country’s Diversity and Sustain an Inclusive and United American Identity’ Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Black History Month: “Today, on the first day of Black History Month, we urge all Americans to learn more about the historic achievements of courageous African Americans who broke...    more...

Feb 2, 2008 SENATE BILL RESTORES PETITION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE CANDIDATES TO GET ON PRIMARY BALLOTS Santa Fe, NM – “This bill restores the language deleted in last year’s bill which resulted in candidates for statewide offices no longer being able to get on a primary ballot by getting signatures from at least 4% of the total vote of the candidate’s party in the last state or congressional...    more...

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Jan 30, 2008 DEMOCRAT VICTOR RAIGOZA ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR DISTRICT 10 STATE SENATE Vista del Norte activist/financial advisor led coalition to defeat proposed Wal-Mart ALBUQUERQUE , NM , January 30, 2008 -- Albuquerque financial advisor and community activist, Victor P. Raigoza, announced today that he will seek the democratic nomination...    more...

Jan 28, 2008 Rapid Response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement following President Bush’s State of the Union Address. Below are their remarks:

"We agree with the President that we must work together to make progress on our most pressing...    more...

Jan 23, 2008 STATE’S NEWEST SENATOR HITS THE GROUND RUNNING Santa Fe, NM – “It’s a fascinating and intricate process and I’m proud to be representing my District here,” said Senator Howie Morales (D-Catron, Grants and Socorro-28), the New Mexico’s newest State Senator. Only a week at his new place in the State Senate chambers, he already has been...    more...

Jan 23, 2008 STATE’S NEWEST SENATOR HITS THE GROUND RUNNING Santa Fe, NM – “It’s a fascinating and intricate process and I’m proud to be representing my District here,” said Senator Howie Morales (D-Catron, Grants and Socorro-28), the New Mexico’s newest State Senator. Only a week at his new place in the State Senate chambers, he already has been...    more...

Jan 16, 2008 State Treasurer Lewis Keynote Speaker at Roundhouse MLK Day Event SANTA FE – State Treasurer James B. Lewis will be the keynote speaker at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event on January 21, 2008, sponsored by the Santa Fe Branch of the NAACP at the State Capitol Rotunda. The event is scheduled to begin at noon.

“I am honored and pleased to...    more...

Jan 12, 2008 DEMOCRAT MICHAEL PADILLA ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR STATE SENATOR IN DISTRICT 11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 12, 2008 6:00 PM MST Contact: Michael Padilla (505)977-6247 Email: Media@VOTEPADILLA.COM Web: http://www.VOTEPADILLA.COM Albuquerque , NM : Today, Albuquerque businessman and entrepreneur Michael...    more...

Jan 11, 2008 BINGAMAN & UDALL URGE FUNDING OF GALISTEO BASIN STUDY, ASK COUNTY TO DELAY LEASES IN AREA WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman and Representative Tom Udall are pressing the Bush administration for funding to produce an archaeological management plan for the Galisteo Basin, which is home to the largest ruins of Pueblo Indian settlements in the United States, spectacular...    more...

Jan 11, 2008 SENATE DEMOCRATS NOMINATE SENATOR TIMOTHY Z. JENNINGS FOR PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Santa Fe, New Mexico - Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez (D-Valencia-29) announced today that the Senate Democratic Caucus has nominated Senator Timothy Z. Jennings (D-Chaves, Eddy, Lincoln & Otero-32) for Senate President Pro Tempore. I look forward to working with Senator...    more...

Jan 10, 2008 Governor Bill Richardson Statement on Presidential Candidacy It is with great pride, understanding and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for President of the United States. It was my hope that all of you would first hear this news from me and not a news organization. But unfortunately, as with too many things in our world today, it's the ending of...    more...

Jan 9, 2008 Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Howie Morales to State Senate SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the appointment of Howie Morales, Ph.D. to represent state Senate District 28. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the passing of Senate Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano, who held the District 28 seat for more than thirty years.

“Howie...    more...

Jan 7, 2008 Pelosi: ‘Democrats Want to Work in a Bipartisan Way with the President to Stimulate the Economy’ Category: Economy
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to a speech by President Bush today on the economy. Below her statement is a fact sheet with quotes from economic experts on the state of the economy:

“Democrats want to work in a bipartisan way...    more...

Dec 31, 2007 NEW MEXICO DEMS SAY “BIDEN IS IN!” Albuquerque NM – Senator Joe Biden became the seventh candidate today to file for New Mexico’s Presidential Preference Caucus to be held on February 5th. Biden joins Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Chris Dodd, Senator John Edwards, Senator Barack Obama and Congressman...    more...

Dec 29, 2007 OBSERVANCES FOR SENATOR BEN D. ALTAMIRANO ANNOUNCED State of New Mexico New Mexico Senate For Immediate Release: Contact: Gerald Gonzalez Date: December 29, 2007 505-986-4476 or 505-490-1357 Santa Fe, NM —Details of the official observances in the State Capital and public services in Silver City for Senate President Pro Tempore Ben D....    more...

Dec 28, 2007 Rudy Martin Announces Candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District Press Release: Rudy Martin Candidate for the 3rd Congressional District Dear Press Officers, Rudy Martin, candidate for New Mexico's Third Congressional District, will formally announce his candidacy among family, friends and supporters in his hometown of Dixon, New Mexico....    more...

Dec 28, 2007 Senator Altamirano Remembered SANTA FE, NM – Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez today mourned the loss of a great statesman today in the passing of Senate President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano. The Senator, who represented the people of Senate District 28 in Southwest New Mexico, died late Thursday in Silver City. Speaking...    more...

Dec 28, 2007 Funeral Arrangements for Senator Altamirano pending SANTA FE – Funeral arrangements for State Senator Ben D. Altamirano have not been finalized. It is expected that the arrangements will be announced tomorrow (Saturday, December 29, 2007) by 12:00 p.m. Information regarding memorials and services will be disseminated to the media on behalf of the...    more...

Dec 28, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Issues Statement on Death of Senate President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson has released the following statement following the death of Senate President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of a great New Mexican and my dear friend, Benny Altamirano," Governor Bill Richardson said....    more...

Dec 18, 2007 UDALL BACKS HISTORIC ENERGY LEGISLATION Bill Will Make Vehicles More Efficient, Cut Energy Costs, Fight Global Warming WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., today backed the Energy Independence and Security Act, historic energy legislation that will make America more energy independent, cut energy costs for...    more...

Dec 17, 2007 DEMOCRATS CAN REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR CAUCUS STARTING TODAY Albuquerque NM – Registered Democrats in the State of New Mexico can begin requesting absentee ballots for the Presidential Preference Caucus today, December 17, 2007. The request form is available at Democratic Party of New Mexico Headquarters, via fax, e-mail or for download at the...    more...

Dec 13, 2007 BEN R. LUJÁN TO RUN FOR CONGRESS SANTA FE, NM - Ben R. Luján chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will conduct a news conference and kick-off rally Friday, December 14, 2007 at 11:45 a.m in Santa Fe at the State Capitol and in Rio Rancho at the Best Western Hotel, 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd. from 6:00 p.m. -...    more...

Dec 12, 2007 Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya Announces Run for District 3 Congressional Seat -Montoya highlights experience, qualifications, and record of public service. ( Santa Fe , NM ) -- Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry B. Montoya,( Democrat) officially announced today that he will be campaigning for open seat in New Mexico’s Third Congressional...    more...

Dec 6, 2007 TOM UDALL: ENERGY SECURITY INCREASES NATIONAL SECURITY CONGRESSMAN URGES SENATE TO PASS ENERGY BILL WITH RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD WASHINGTON – Today, for the second time since August, the U.S. House of Representatives passed energy legislation including a bipartisan provision authored...    more...

Dec 6, 2007 Pelosi: Energy Bill Will Be ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’ for Energy Independence for America Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the floor this afternoon voicing her support for the Energy Independence and Security Act. It passed the House floor with a vote of 235 to 181. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: “My...    more...

Dec 4, 2007 Annual Lighting of the State Christmas tree on Friday SANTA FE – Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, Speaker of the House Ben Lujan and President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano will be on hand for the official state Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 7 th at the State Capitol. What: Lt. Governor Diane Denish,...    more...

Dec 4, 2007 BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSHES CONGRESS TO PASS RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD BUSH THREATENS VETO OF POPULAR, MONUMENTAL STEP TO MOVE NATION TOWARD CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE WASHINGTON – The bipartisan coalition , led by Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., responsible for the House passed amendment creating an incremental federal...    more...

Dec 3, 2007 Pelosi: ‘Instead of Working with Democrats, President Bush Trying to Prevent Progress’ Washington , D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to President Bush’s remarks at the White House this morning: “Democrats want to work with the President, yet he continues to engage in the same tired rhetoric...    more...

Nov 28, 2007 UDALL CAMPAIGN SET TO TAKE NEW MEXICO BY STORM NEW MEXICO – New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be making his bid for the United States Senate official this week in a series of events scheduled around the state.

The Tom Udall for Senate announcement tour will kick-off tomorrow at 11:45 A.M. in Albuquerque at the National...    more...

Nov 21, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Rodolpho Martinez to the New Mexico House of Representatives SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson today appointed Rodolpho “Rudy” Martinez to the New Mexico House of Representatives District 39 seat. Martinez replaces former Representative Manuel Herrera who passed away in October following a long battle with cancer. ...    more...

Nov 21, 2007 Pelosi: On Thanksgiving Day We Should Keep Our Troops and Their Families in Our Thoughts Washington , D.C . – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today honoring our troops as the nation prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving: “On Thanksgiving Day, we show our gratitude for the bounty of America ’s harvest, the blessings...    more...

Nov 16, 2007 UDALL: UPHOLDING BUSH’S VETO HALTS IMPORTANT NEW MEXICO INITIATIVES Labor , Health & Education Appropriations Bill Would Finally Invest In Domestic Priorities WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., said today that upholding President Bush’s veto of the bipartisan Labor, Health and...    more...

Nov 15, 2007 Cheney Hosts Heather in Washington Reminding New Mexicans that Heather Wilson has shown more loyalty to the failed policies of the Bush-Cheney Administration than to the priorities of the working families of New Mexico, Wilson will be the guest of honor tonight at a fundraiser hosted by Dick Cheney in Washington, D.C. that will...    more...

Nov 8, 2007 Democratic Congress Continues to Fight for a New Direction in Iraq The American people continue to demand a New Direction in Iraq. This war - now lasting nearly five years, longer than World War II - has cost Americans too much, in terms of lives, dollars, and our reputation around the world. The House will soon vote on legislation to change the direction of...    more...

Nov 7, 2007 UDALL PLEASED HOUSE OVERRIDES VETO OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Category: Environment
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on the House of Representatives’ vote to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007: “Drought conditions and wildfires have made New...    more...

Nov 6, 2007 The Bush Administration Has Failed to Provide for Our Nation's Veterans The Bush Administration has chronically underfunded veterans' programs. But the lack of focus on veterans' needs in the Administration's annual budgets reflects and contributes to a wider lack of commitment to ensuring that America keeps its promise to its veterans. From the rising rates of...    more...

Oct 30, 2007 Bush Republicans Can't Hide Their Fiscal Irresponsibility Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S. Colon issued the following statement in response to President Bush's threat to veto funding important to the American people while at the same time asking for a blank check for his endless War in Iraq:

"After seven years, George W....    more...

Oct 25, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON CLARIFIED SCHIP PASSAGE Category: Health Care
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on the House passage of a clarified version of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) legislation, which passed by a vote of 265 – 142, but still lacks a veto-proof majority:...    more...

Oct 25, 2007 Statement by Rep. Tom Udall on Clarified Passage of Kids' Health Care Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on today's House passage of a clarified version of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) legislation, which passed by a vote of 265-142, but still lacks a veto-proof majority:

"A bipartisan...    more...

Oct 24, 2007 Treasurer James B. Lewis Featured Speaker at First NAST Cross-Border Forum ( SANTA FE ) – New Mexico State Treasurer James B. Lewis addressed treasurers from the state and local levels of the Mexican government on the topics of public finance, ethics and governmental transparency in Mexico City at the first cross-border forum presented by the National Association...    more...

Oct 24, 2007 THE RISING COST OF PRESIDENT’S 10-YEAR WAR IN IRAQ: New CBO Report Puts Cost of War at Whopping $2.4 Trillion Not long after President Bush vetoed a fully-paid for bipartisan compromise bill to provide heath coverage to 10 million uninsured children, the President asked Congress for another $46 billion to fund...    more...

Oct 22, 2007 State Auditor Hector Balderas Named One of Hispanic Business Magazine 100 Influential Hispanics Balderas Joins Corporate CEOs and US Commerce Secretary as Honoree of National Publication Santa Fe, NM (October 2, 2007)--The Office of the State Auditor announced today that State Auditor Balderas has been selected by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100...    more...

Oct 18, 2007 Pearce's Vote to Uphold Bush's Veto of Children's Health Care Proves He Lacks the Leadership to Represent New Mexico in Senate "With today's unconscionable vote, Steve Pearce helped prevent 27,900 uninsured New Mexican children, and 3.8 million children nationwide, from getting health insurance - all in the name of attempting to make an extreme ideological statement," said Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S....    more...

Oct 16, 2007 Pearce in State of Denial For Seeking Promotion to Senate "Steve Pearce has a consistent record of failing the people of New Mexico. In the real world, when folks fail miserably at their jobs like Steve Pearce has, they get fired - not promoted," Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S. Colon said. "Steve Pearce is in a state of denial to...    more...

Oct 10, 2007 Heather Wilson: Too Close To Bush, Too Out Of Touch For New Mexico Take this Quiz to See How Heather's Record Matches Up to Your Beliefs!

Republican Heather Wilson has compiled a record of supporting George Bush 85 percent of the time while voting to stay the course in...    more...

Oct 10, 2007 Bush-Cheney County Chairman Darren White Too Extreme For New Mexico "Darren White served as the 2004 Bernalillo County Chairman for the Bush-Cheney reelection Campaign. In serving as George W. Bush's figurehead in Bernalillo County, Darren White carried water for an administration that has spent half-a-trillion dollars fighting an endless civil war in Iraq that...    more...

Oct 9, 2007 MARTIN CHAVEZ DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR NEW MEXICO U.S. SENATE SEAT Today, three term mayor of New Mexico's largest city, Martin Chavez, announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination in the contest to succeed retiring senior senator Pete Domenici.    more...

Oct 4, 2007 NM Dems: Wilson's Run for Senate Is an Act of Desperation "Heather Wilson has consistently voted to support George W. Bush's failed Iraq strategy that has resulted in the loss of precious lives and the nation spending half-a-trillion dollars to keep our courageous troops locked in an endless civil war. She consistently voted with the President to...    more...

Oct 3, 2007 New Mexico Democrats Condemn Bush's Veto of Children's Health Care as "Reckless and Irresponsible" "With this reckless and irresponsible veto, George W. Bush has once again shown that he is more loyal to his extremist ideology than to the priorities of the families of New Mexico," said Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian Colon. "He sees no problem spending over half a trillion...    more...

Oct 2, 2007 NEWSPAPERS ACROSS THE NATION RESPOND TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S THREAT TO VETO BIPARTISAN CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE BILL "Unless President Bush backs away from his threat to veto a significant expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, it will be incumbent on all Republicans in the House who value health care over ideological warfare to summon the courage and vote to override him...The measure,...    more...

Oct 1, 2007 NM Dems Call On Bush Not To Turn His Back On Nation's Most Impoverished Children Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S. Colón called on President Bush to withdraw his threat to turn his back on millions of America's poorest children by vetoing bipartisan legislation that would expand and strengthen the successful State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)....    more...

Oct 1, 2007 Statement By Rep. Tom Udall on Children's Health Insurance Program Passage "New Mexico ranks 49th of 51 - including every state and the District of Columbia - for the highest rate of uninsured children in our nation. That’s 95,000 New Mexico children, or almost 18 percent, who are 18-years-old or under and lack basic health insurance coverage. But as the Congress sends...    more...

Sep 25, 2007 Pelosi: Congress Will Complete CHIP Legislation This Week to Secure Health Care Coverage for 10 Million Children Category: Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democratic leaders were joined by advocates and families at a news conference this morning in the Capitol to urge President Bush to sign the Children’s Health Insurance Program legislation that the House and Senate are expected to...    more...

Sep 25, 2007 New Mexico State Treasurer James B. Lewis Unanimously Elected President of NAST Regional Association Also appointed to committee of national organization for state financial officials SANTA FE – By a unanimous vote, State Treasurer James B. Lewis was elected president of the Western State Treasurers Association by state treasurers of that region on...    more...

Sep 25, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM PASSAGE Category: Health Care
Bill Would Provide Health Insurance for 53,000 New Mexic o Children WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on his vote to send the President legislation that will...    more...

Sep 25, 2007 Pelosi: Tonight’s Vote for Children’s Health Insurance Category: Health Care
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight to support the Children Health Insurance Program bill, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 265 to 159. Below are her remarks as prepared: “Tonight is a bipartisan victory for America...    more...

Sep 25, 2007 Domenici's Job Approval Rating Hits a New Low A new Survey USA poll released today shows that New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici's approval has dropped to a dramatic new low, with far more New Mexicans disapproving of his job performance than approving. Only 41% of New Mexicans approve of the way Domenici is handling his job, while 54%...    more...

Sep 21, 2007 SENATE, HOUSE ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO RENEW, IMPROVE Category: Health Care
Bipartisan, bicameral coalition ready to move on full reauthorization of vital program Washington , D.C. – A bipartisan coalition of Senate and House leaders today announced a bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Children’s Health...    more...

Sep 20, 2007 What Do Gun Control, Health Care and Iran Have in Common? Mitt's Flipped on Them All...This Week! Smooth talking Mitt Romney heads to Michigan today in the midst of one of the most shameless weeks in his presidential campaign. On Monday, Romney launched a desperate new attempt to distance himself from his health care record by attacking recent Democratic proposals. But, as the Boston Globe...    more...

Sep 20, 2007 Domenici Votes Against Support For Our Troops Yesterday Senator Pete Domenici voted for a second time against the bipartisan Webb Amendment requiring the Pentagon to mandate minimum intervals at home for rest and training before redeployment. The amendment, which failed by a vote of 56-44, would have ensured that servicemen and women would...    more...

Sep 19, 2007 Fact Sheet: Americans Still Oppose President's 10-Year War in Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
As this fact sheet demonstrates, the American people remain committed to ending President Bush’s 10-year war in Iraq , even after last week’s congressional testimony by General Petraeus and a primetime speech by President Bush. -Brendan Daly ...    more...

Sep 19, 2007 Non-Partisan Report on "22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress" Includes the Entire GOP New Mexico Delegation All three members of the New Mexico Republican Congressional delegation -- Pete Domenici, Heather Wilson, and Steve Pearce -- were included in an annual report released yesterday entitled "The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress," issued by the non-partisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics...    more...

Sep 18, 2007 UDALL: $2.5 MILLION IN FUNDS TO PROTECT NATIVE WOMEN Category: Native American Affairs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., said today that New Mexico’s Indian communities will receive more than $2.5 million to stop violence against women and address the needs of victims. The funds will go to six tribes and tribal organizations. “No woman should...    more...

Sep 18, 2007 Democratic Congress Increases Student Aid for New Mexicans Category: Education
Albuquerque - The Democratic Majority in Congress fulfilled its promise to lower college costs by sending President Bush the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 last week to bring real help to New Mexico students despite attempts by Republicans to obstruct the bill. With the cost of...    more...

Sep 17, 2007 Pelosi: ‘Next Attorney General Must Restore Public Trust That Has Been Eroded by Bush Administration’ Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush’s nomination of retired federal Judge Michael B. Mukasey for U.S. Attorney General: “The President today nominated a former federal judge with a distinguished career...    more...

Sep 14, 2007 BINGAMAN RENEWS PUSH FOR CONTINUED NATIONAL GUARD PRESENCE ON N.M. BORDER Category: Immigration
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today pressed the Pentagon and chief of the National Guard to support enhanced National Guard operations along New Mexico’s border with Mexico to ensure a sustainable Guard presence remains as Operation Jumpstart is phased out. ...    more...

Sep 13, 2007 Dems Call On Bush To Stop Deceiving The American People Tonight, in a televised speech, President George W. Bush looked the American people in the eye and offered more deceit, distortion, and incompetence as he desperately attempted to shore up the miniscule support for his tragic failure in Iraq that has cost the U.S. $10 billion per week and the...    more...

Sep 13, 2007 Pelosi: Bush’s Status Quo Strategy in Iraq Leaves Our Troops in Harm’s Way for 10 Years Category: Foreign Policy
Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on President Bush’s speech on the war in Iraq : “Tonight, President Bush outlined a status quo strategy that leaves at least 130,000 American soldiers in harm’s way as...    more...

Sep 12, 2007 Dems Condemn GOP's Billboard Attack on APD As news arose today of the launch of a billboard campaign by the state Republican party that featured a rhetorical attack on the Albuquerque Police Department, Brian S. Colón, Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, today condemned this advertising as precisely the type of divisive attack...    more...

Sep 10, 2007 Pelosi on Petreaus Testimony: Continuing Failed Surge in Iraq Until at Least Next Summer Is Unacceptable Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon on testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker to a joint House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the war in Iraq: “Last November, the...    more...

Sep 10, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON PETRAEUS TESTIMONY Category: Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement today on testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker to a joint House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the war in Iraq: “Today’s testimony by...    more...

Sep 10, 2007 BINGAMAN: SENATE ENDORSES MEASURE TO INVEST $1 BILLION IN NATION’S HIGHWAY BRIDGES Category: Economy
N.M. WOULD RECEIVE $3 MILLION             WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today voted to approve an amendment (60-33) to a key spending bill that would set aside an additional $3 million for New Mexico’s highway bridges....    more...

Sep 7, 2007 AG King Calls for Better School Campus Safety Category: Crime and Justice
( SANTA FE ) --- Attorney General Gary King is asking federal and state leaders to address serious deficiencies in federal and state laws and educational policies that leave students vulnerable to violence in their schools and on college campuses. As a member of the...    more...

Sep 7, 2007 PELOSI: MORE EVIDENCE RAISES CREDIBILITY QUESTIONS “In congressional testimony Monday, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq , is expected to cite a 75 percent decrease in sectarian attacks.” [ Washington Post, 9/6/07] According to a report in today’s Washington Post, U.S....    more...

Sep 7, 2007 BINGAMAN: LANDMARK HIGHER EDUCATION BILL WILL BE SENT TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said Congress has given final passage to legislation he helped write to make a college education more affordable and accessible to New Mexicans.             Bingaman said the College...    more...

Sep 7, 2007 UDALL: CONGRESS FULFILLS PROMISE TO MAKE COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL AMERICANS Category: Education
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., today was part of the large majority in the House to vote for the final passage of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which makes the single largest investment in college financial aid since the 1944 G.I. Bill, helps millions of students...    more...

Sep 7, 2007 SETTING NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY – SENATOR SHANNON ROBINSON ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHIP OF ENERGY COUNCIL Category: Environment
Santa Fe, New Mexico – “This is an opportunity for New Mexico to help set our national energy policy through the Energy Council,” said Senator Michael S. Sanchez (D-Valencia-29), Senate Majority Leader in announcing the assumption by Senator Shannon Robinson (D-Bernalillo-17) of the...    more...

Sep 5, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Pamela B. Minzner SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Pamela B. Minzner, who passed away on Friday, August 31, 2007. Justice Pamela B. Minzner graduated from Miami University in Oxford ,...    more...

Sep 5, 2007 BINGAMAN TALKS WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters and answered questions on a variety of other topics. Bingaman ’ s remarks can be retrieved by going to his website or clicking on the following link: ...    more...

Aug 31, 2007 Pelosi: On Labor Day We Pay Tribute to the Talent and Entrepreneurial Spirit of American Workers Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 3: “On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of hard-working Americans, who through their...    more...

Aug 31, 2007 STATEMENT BY BRIAN COLÓN ON PASSING OF CHIEF JUSTICE PAMELA B. MINZNER [Albuquerque] – Brian S. Colón, Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, issued the following statement about the passing of former Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner, who had been Mr. Colón’s mentor since he was a student at the University of New Mexico Law School:

"I am deeply...    more...

Aug 31, 2007 Attorney General Gary King on Justice Minzner’s Passing “The death of Supreme Court Justice Pamela Minzner is a deep personal loss for me and the King family. She was appointed to the New Mexico Supreme Court by my father when he was Governor and Pam was a friend and mentor to me. Justice Minzner gave so much to so many people in New Mexico, this is...    more...

Aug 31, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Blasts Bush Administration for Continued Rejection of Kyoto Protocol Points to States/Provinces Effort to Fight Global Warming SANTA FE - Today Governor Richardson issued the following statement in response to recent reports of the Bush Administration’s ongoing "go-it-alone" approach to global warming. ...    more...

Aug 27, 2007 Pelosi: ‘Resignation of Attorney General Gonzales Is Long Overdue’ Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: “The resignation of Attorney General Gonzales is long overdue. The rampant politicization of federal law...    more...

Aug 27, 2007 UDALL STATEMENT ON GONZALES RESIGNATION WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement in reaction to the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: "As Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales is bound by an extraordinary duty to seek justice in accordance with our...    more...

Aug 27, 2007 Bingaman statement on the resignation of Alberto Gonzales: “I did not support Alberto Gonzales’ nomination because I thought it would be difficult for him to provide the strong, independent voice an Attorney General should, and unfortunately my concerns have been borne out. It is my greatest hope that whoever the President nominates to replace him will...    more...

Aug 27, 2007 DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN REACTS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RESIGNATION; CALLS ON DOMENICI TO COME CLEAN Category: Crime and Justice
Today, Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S. Colón reacted to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’ resignation. The U.S. Attorneys scandal that embroiled Gonzales has centered on New Mexico and the activities of the state’s senior Senator, Pete Domenici, and his protégé, Representative...    more...

Aug 27, 2007 DEMS SUIT-UP FOR BUSH VISIT Democrats and other New Mexicans frustrated with the current Administration’s misguided priorities mobilized today to give George W. Bush and his pal “Pajama Pete” Domenici a rude awakening, dressing in pajamas to highlight how the Republicans are asleep on the job. The pajamas worn at today’s...    more...

Aug 23, 2007 DEMOCRATS TO PROTEST BUSH'S SUPPORT OF 'PAJAMA PETE' Albuquerque, NM – As New Mexicans brace for George W. Bush’s fundraising visit, the Democratic Party of New Mexico will join with a coalition of organizations to call attention to Senator Pete Domenici’s slumberous attitude concerning working families' priorities.    more...

Aug 21, 2007 Independent Researchers Find High Voter Confidence in New Paper Ballot System SANTA FE – Independent researchers from the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project, the University of New Mexico and the University of Utah issued a report today on the administration of the 2006 General Election and the state’s transition to a paper ballot voting system. Over eight in 10 voters...    more...

Aug 21, 2007 Pelosi: 'Once Again, President Is Trying to Throw America's Children Off Health Insurance Rolls' Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today opposing the new conditions the Bush Administration has imposed on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which will make it more difficult for states to extend health coverage to children in...    more...

Aug 20, 2007 State Treasurer Reports Blue Ribbon Commission Findings Santa Fe – State Treasurer James B. Lewis appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission in May 2007 to review information technology systems and operations and make recommendations to enhance the operational efficiency of the office. In a press conference at the Capitol...    more...

Aug 17, 2007 WILL WILSON RETURN TAINTED CASH? Category: Crime and Justice
Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian Colón is calling on Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson to return two campaign contributions totaling $2,468 that she accepted from indicted corporate executive Alan Fabian.    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 Pelosi: President Continues to Defend an Iraqi Government Unable or Unwilling to Make Political Sacrifices Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the President’s remarks on the war in Iraq at a press conference at the White House this morning: “Today, in our fifth year of war in Iraq, the President should not be asking the...    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 3, 2007 Pelosi: In Our New Direction, We Have Kept Our Promises to Make Progress for the American People Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held a news conference in the Capitol this afternoon with House and Senate Democratic freshmen to discuss Democratic efforts to take America in a New Direction. Below are the Speaker’s...    more...

Aug 2, 2007 NEW MEXICO DEMOCRATS SUBMIT 2008 DELEGATE PLAN Today, Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chairman Brian S. Colón announced that the state party’s 2008 Delegate Selection Plan, along with all of the required supplemental documents, has been submitted to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee for review and final...    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...

Aug 1, 2007 Representative Heather Wilson Supports Pay Discrimination Against Women Representative Heather Wilson voted to allow employers to discriminate against women, allowing them to be paid less than their male colleagues doing the same work, or to discriminate on the basis of basis of race, religion, or nationality.    more...

Aug 1, 2007 Big Three Can Learn Much From Richardson If the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates were as one-dimensional as the popular media portray, American Indians might be hard-pressed to decide which candidate best reflects the values of Indian country. Is it Hillary Clinton, an experienced woman leader? Or maybe it is Illinois Sen. Barack...    more...

Aug 1, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Highlights Statewide Tax Free Holiday Weekend Category: Working Families
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...    more...

Jul 31, 2007 SENATOR BINGAMAN TALKS WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS ABOUT LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Category: Health Care
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about legislation he helped write to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Bingaman also answered questions on a variety of other topics. Bingaman ’ s...    more...

Jul 31, 2007 Pelosi: ‘With Passage of Lobby Reform, We Draw Back the Curtains, Throw Up the Windows, and Let the Sunshine In’ Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders held a new conference this afternoon on the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act of 2007, which passed the House floor today by an overwhelming vote of 411 to 8. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: ...    more...

Jul 31, 2007 House Ethics Committee to ask Iglesias about call from Heather Wilson WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias of Albuquerque will be interviewed by the staff of the House Ethics Committee on July 31 about a phone call he received in October from Rep. Heather Wilson. The interview is the first sign the committee might consider whether Wilson, an...    more...

Jul 20, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Announces First Grantees for the Energy Innovation Fund SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the first grantees for the Energy Innovation Fund. The fund is part of the Governor’s commitment to continuing New Mexico’s leadership as “The Clean Energy State.”    more...

Jul 18, 2007 BINGAMAN DISAPPOINTED IRAQ TIMETABLE AMENDMENT WAS DEFEATED WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today strongly backed an amendment to the fiscal year 2008 Defense Authorization Bill that would have required President Bush to begin drawing down American forces within four months.    more...

Jul 18, 2007 Pelosi: Senate Republicans Have Once Again Thwarted the Will of the American People on Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans refused to allow an up-or-down vote on the Levin-Reed amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would have responsibly redeployed our troops in Iraq: ...    more...

Jul 18, 2007 Governor Richardson Lowers Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Army Specialist Roberto J. Causor SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of United States Army Specialist Roberto J. Causor Jr., 21, who lost his life while serving his country in Iraq , on Thursday, July 7, 2007. Spc. Causor was born in San Jose...    more...

Jul 18, 2007 DOMENICI AGAIN SIDES WITH BUSH ON FAILED IRAQ POLICY Washington, DC – Today, for the fifth time this year, New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici voted to stay the course in Iraq, rejecting a Democratic proposal to end the war in Iraq by redeploying most U.S. troops by April 2008.

"Pete Domenici had an opportunity today to side with our...    more...

Jul 16, 2007 BINGAMAN TO TAKE PART IN HEARING ON LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Category: Foreign Policy
BINGAMAN PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR JULY 16-20 WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee tomorrow will consider a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). As a member of the committee, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has been a leader in...    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 13, 2007 Attorney General Gary King Keeps Promise to Visit Czech Republic ( ALBUQUERQUE ) —Attorney General Gary King today waved and said, “na shledanou” as he and his wife Yolanda left the Czech Republic, a world away from the daily grind of being New Mexico’s chief legal officer. In the interest of total disclosure however, AG King probably...    more...

Jul 11, 2007 DOMENICI’S “NEW” TUNE IS SAME-OLD SONG Albuquerque – Despite his much publicized election season U-turn on the war in Iraq, senior New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici opposed a bipartisan amendment (S. 2012) offered by Senators Webb (D-VA) and Hagel (R-NE), which would have ensured that active duty troops have time-off between tours to...    more...

Jul 10, 2007 BINGAMAN TO UNVEIL GLOBAL WARMING LEGISLATION Category: Environment
BINGAMAN’ S SCHEDULE FOR JULY 10-13 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Wednesday will unveil a legislative proposal aimed at reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting the economy. On Thursday, Bingaman will chair an Energy...    more...

Jul 6, 2007 DOMENICI’S CONVULUTED CONTORTIONS ON IRAQ ARE CONFOUNDING Category: Foreign Policy
Albuquerque – As the dust settles from Pete Domenici’s sudden election season conversion on Iraq, Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chairman Brian S. Colón is disappointed by the senior senator’s confusing statements. Domenici’s main objective appears to be propping the door open for other...    more...

Jul 5, 2007 Pelosi: Will Domenici and Other Republicans Vote for Change of Course in Iraq? Category: Foreign Policy
Washington , D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico called for a new U.S. military strategy in Iraq : “Another senior Republican senator has broken with the failed Iraq...    more...

Jul 5, 2007 IS DOMENICI’S IRAQ REVERSAL JUST ANOTHER RE-ELECTION YEAR CONVERSION? Albuquerque – Today, Pete Domenici’s election season political makeover began in earnest at a press conference where Domenici argued that he is changing his position on the disastrous war in Iraq. “Bush's War in Iraq continues to be a colossal mistake based on misleading information and...    more...

Jul 2, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Urges Eligible Families to Apply for Assistance for their Cooling Bills Average Eligible Household Could Receive Nearly a $130 Benefit from the Once-a-Year Program SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson urges eligible New Mexico families who have not yet received a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefit since last October to apply and get...    more...

Jun 29, 2007 UDALL: ELECTIONS SHOULD BE ABOUT THE BEST IDEAS, NOT THE BIGGEST CHECKBOOKS Category: Education
WASHINGTON - At a press conference with Representatives Dave Obey (D-WI) and Barney Frank (D-MA), Tom Udall (D-NM) said today that the Supreme Court's recent decision on campaign finance highlights the need for a complete overhaul of the congressional campaign finance system and the elimination...    more...

Jun 28, 2007 Pelosi: Supreme Court School Decision a Retreat From Our Nation’s Commitment to Opportunity and Equality Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today responding to the Supreme Court decision on school desegregation:    more...

Jun 26, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Appoints New Regent to Northern New Mexico College SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the appointment of Feliberto Martinez, to serve on the Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents.    more...

Jun 26, 2007 BINGAMAN TALKS TO NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS ABOUT LEGISLATION HE AUTHORED ON NAVAJO-GALLUP WATER SETTLEMENT WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about legislation he introduced that would settle the Navajo Nation’s water rights claims in the San Juan River Basin. Bingaman also answered questions on a variety of other topics. Bingaman’s remarks can be...    more...

Jun 26, 2007 Pelosi: Republicans Choose Partisanship Over Progress by Blocking 9/11 and Lobbying Reform Bills Washington, D.C.—Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked Democratic efforts to send the 9/11 Commission recommendations and lobbying reform bills to conference: “Once again, Senate Republican leaders have chosen partisanship over progress...    more...

Jun 25, 2007 BINGAMAN TO HOLD HEARING ON LEGISLATION HE AUTHORED ON NAVAJO-GALLUP WATER SETTLEMENT WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman this week will chair and Energy and Natural Resource Committee hearing on legislation he introduced that would settle the Navajo Nation’s water rights claims in the San Juan River Basin.    more...

Jun 25, 2007 Governor’s Ethics Reform Task Force Continues Work (Santa Fe, NM) – Governor Richardson’s Task Force on Ethics Reform will conduct their second meeting this Wednesday, to continue evaluating the results of the 2007 legislative session, and to consider recommendations regarding new ethics reforms and a possible special session. This meeting will...    more...

Jun 25, 2007 Udall Marks House Passage of Raymond "Jerry" Murphy VA Medical Center Bill WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., delivered the following speech on the House floor to mark the passage of legislation to rename the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque in honor of Raymond "Jerry" Murphy:    more...

Jun 22, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson announces More than $1 million in Funding to Enhance Communities across New Mexico SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced more than $1 million in community planning funds have been granted to communities across the state. This includes new awards of Livability Innovation Funds, Community Development Block Grant Planning Funds, as well as $200,000 provided to Dona...    more...

Jun 21, 2007 BINGAMAN: COMMITTEE APPROVES SPENDING BILL CONTAINING FUNDS FOR NEW MEXICO PROJECTS WASHINGTON – U.S. Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased that a key Senate committee has approved a spending bill that contains millions of dollars for New Mexico. The Senate Appropriations Committee has given approval to the fiscal year 2008 Interior spending bill, which...    more...

Jun 21, 2007 Supreme Court Reinstates “Baby Brianna” Conviction (SANTA FE, NM)—Attorney General Gary King today announced a New Mexico Supreme Court decision that overturns a New Mexico Court of Appeals ruling on one of the state’s most notorious cases of child abuse. The Court says Stephanie Lopez’ conviction and sentence will stand in connection with the...    more...

Jun 21, 2007 Bush Denies Hope to Millions by Vetoing Stem Cell Bill Category: Health Care
Washington, DC – With one stroke of his veto pen, President Bush denied hope yesterday to New Mexicans and millions of other Americans by vetoing critical legislation to expand federal funding of stem cell research.

“The President had a critical choice to make,” said Democratic...    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 15, 2007 BINGAMAN BILL TO REINSTATE ACCESS TO PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS CLEARS HURDLE WASHINGTON – A key Senate committee this week approved a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman that would repeal President Bush’s Executive Order 13233, which bars public access to presidential papers. Almost 30 years ago, Congress passed the Presidential Records Act declaring...    more...

Jun 15, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Urges Action by North Koreans Following Resolution of Banking Issue Category: Foreign Policy
SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson issued the following statement today urging North Korean leaders to move quickly to honor their commitment to him and invite the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to monitor the shutdown of North Korea ’s Yongbyon nuclear...    more...

Jun 15, 2007 Representative Heather Wilson Votes to Slash Border Security Funding Category: Immigration