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Red lights, cameras, action: Albuquerque program back on, but so is feud
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez might have fired up the red-light camera operation again beginning today, but that doesn't mean the feud with the state over the city program's profits is settled. Full story »
New Mexico hopefuls for U.S. Senate tout experience at debate
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Each of the leading Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Pete Domenici is trying to convince GOP primary voters he or she is more qualified to pick up where the senior senator will leave off. Full story »
Reports: Personal funds help some New Mexico congressional candidates
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Congressional candidates in New Mexico have pumped nearly $900,000 of personal money into their campaigns to provide an early fund-raising boost. Full story »
Joline Gutierrez Krueger: State seal redesign takes artist down bumpy road
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Nothing says American pride like eagle feathers or, more precisely, the positioning of said feathers. Full story »
New Mexico governor available to constituents
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Gov. Bill Richardson is inviting people to talk with him about bills passed by the Legislature. Full story »
Albuquerque councilor wants city to stop buying bottled water
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
If tap water needed a spokesman, City Councilor Isaac Benton might be up for the job. Full story »
Measure requiring high school proficiency test awaits New Mexico governor's signature
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
A New Mexico high school diploma will be a lot harder to come by under a bill awaiting the governor's signature. Full story »
Erik Siemers: New Mexico governor to decide if state gets funds from Albuquerque's red-light program
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008
Mayor Martin Chavez's speedy decision to shut-down Albuquerque's red-light cameras tosses the fate of the city's long-debated traffic program under the governor's pen. Full story »
Skeptical lawmakers sank New Mexico governor's health reform plan
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008
It may not be too far-fetched: health care reform derailed by the Rail Runner Express. Full story »
Mayor Martin Chavez puts a halt to Albuquerque's red-light camera program - for now
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
Red-light runners, rejoice. Full story »
Erik Siemers: New Mexico Legislature's session ends with little achieved
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
On the night before the Legislature adjourned, Gov. Bill Richardson was in Rio Rancho taking in a quiet evening — of cage fighting. Full story »
Clinton wins New Mexico's Democratic caucus
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton won New Mexico's Democratic caucus today after a prolonged vote-count that went on for nine days after the Feb. 5 election, the party's chairman said. Full story »
Navajo Nation asks New Mexico for development aid
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Navajo Nation Vice President Ben Shelly told lawmakers that his tribe is seeking the state's help in spurring economic development and creating jobs on the sprawling reservation. Full story »
New Mexico Senate leader Ingle will seek re-election
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
State Sen. Stuart Ingle says he will seek re-election to the District 27 seat he has represented since 1985. Full story »
New Mexico governor sees few successes in 2008 legislative session
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
The Legislature adjourned today after approving a $348 million capital improvement package to replace one vetoed by Gov. Bill Richardson, but the threat of a special session loomed large as lawmakers headed home. Full story »
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