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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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 17, 2007 Funding Allows Spaceport to Move Forward SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson worked with the Legislature to secure $33 million in immediate funding to proceed with Spaceport America final design and road construction, according to Rick Homans, Chairman of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority and Cabinet Secretary for... more...
Mar 15, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Signs Capital Outlay Bill SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson signed a historic capital outlay package this evening that invests $622 million in priority projects across New Mexico . The Governor did not veto any projects, but vowed to continue to pursue reforms in order to better prioritize capital spending... 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 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 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 13, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Signs Smoking Ban SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today signed the Dee Johnson Indoor Air Act (HB 283) into law today, banning smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces. “The advantages of a law like this – dramatically reducing exposure to second-hand smoke – far outweigh any... more...
Mar 13, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson Praises Senate Passage of Gaming Compact SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today released the following statement in response to the Senate’s 27-14 vote to pass a new gaming compact negotiated by the Governor and 10 gaming tribes: “I am pleased that the Senate recognized the value of this new compact to the entire state,” Governor... more...
Mar 12, 2007 US Highway 491 Expansion Construction Funds Secure, State Senator John Pinto Urges Navajo Nation and New Mexico Department of Transporation to Finalize Agreements and Begin Construction Santa Fe, NM – Although one more week remains of the 2007 New Mexico State Legislative Session, Senator John Pinto (D-McKinley and San Juan-3) feels confident that funding for expansion construction of US 491, formerly US 666, located on the Navajo Nation and considered "one of the... 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 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 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 Re