The chairman of New Mexico's educational pension fund has resigned after it was disclosed he borrowed $350,000 from a man whose son shared in millions of dollars in finder's fees from investments by the fund and another state agency.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
A recently resigned Las Cruces judge has been suspended without pay.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Los Alamos National Laboratory has obtained federal approval to begin design of a new transuranic waste staging facility.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Central New Mexico Community College has a record number of students enrolled this semester but it is facing a shortage of qualified part-time teachers.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The New Mexico National Guard has deployed 82 troops along the border with Mexico to increase surveillance.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson is allocating more than $1 million in federal economic stimulus money to head off furloughs of state and judicial workers.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Democratic candidates will be listed first on the general election ballot in New Mexico, with Republicans next in order.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
A new city of Albuquerque program designed both to expose corruption and save money has been flooded with tips since it was launched three weeks ago.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Some 48 percent of likely New Mexico voters are backing Democratic incumbent New Mexico Attorney General Gary King, while 33 percent support his Republican challenger, eastern New Mexico prosecutor Matt Chandler, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
An Albuquerque Journal poll shows incumbent 1st District Congressman Martin Heinrich with a 6-point lead over challenger Republican Jon Barela.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Flags are to be at half-staff in New Mexico on Monday and Tuesday in honor of a soldier from Albuquerque who died in Afghanistan last week.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Juvenile justice programs across New Mexico are getting $250,000 in federal economic stimulus money to help them cope with a budget squeeze.
Monday, August 30, 2010
In the race to become New Mexico's next governor, Democrat Diane Denish and Republican Susana Martinez have made financial promises that will be very difficult to keep when the winner takes office in January.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Most Bernalillo County employees will get a 2 percent raise next month. The raises will come as their counterparts in city government endure pay cuts.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office confirmed it's investigating allegations of wrongdoing in the Secretary of State's Office.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The former New Mexico State Police sergeant who’s still not completely off the hook for this role in a high-profile vehicular homicide is working as a law enforcement officer again.
Friday, August 27, 2010
The city of Santa Fe’s “speed van” has issued thousands of traffic citations and raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines over the last nine months, even with a key part of the program missing.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Current and former employees of Secretary of State Mary Herrera have talked with the FBI about allegations of wrongdoing in the office, their lawyer said Thursday.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson is providing $50,000 in federal economic stimulus money to help low-income New Mexicans buy food from farmers markets. The money will help people who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
A public hearing Wednesday was supposed to clear up questions
about the 21 percent rate hike sought by Blue Cross Blue Shield,
but some policy holders came away just as frustrated as before.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Judicial Standards Commission recommended a formal reprimand, a 60-day suspension, and sexual harassment counseling for state District Court Judge Bob Schwartz on Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
David Bruening, the first mayor elected after Rio Rancho
incorporated as a city, died Tuesday at the age of 92.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson is backing a proposal to create a screening
panel to recommend candidates for boards of regents at New Mexico
research universities.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
It could cost around $2 million to repair a railroad trestle
that burned on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad line that
runs for 64 miles between New Mexico and Colorado.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ranching groups and two southern New Mexico counties have sued
over a program that is reintroducing endangered Mexican gray wolves
into the wild in New Mexico and Arizona, claiming its managers have
made substantial changes that require a new environmental impact
statement.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Albuquerque's international airport has received a $2.4 million
federal grant to install solar panels that will provide electrical
power at a parking facility.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The director of the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico is
disappointed that a former agency official who oversaw one of the
largest onshore minerals production areas in the United States took
gifts from an oil company.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson will be in the nation of Cuba for the
week.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has stirred up a historical
hornet's nest with his talk of pardoning the Old West outlaw Billy
the Kid.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
A forest restoration project in the Jemez Mountains has been
picked to receive up to $40 million over 10 years.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
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Washington PostDowntrodden New Mexico football team recovering from dismal yearOregon Daily EmeraldThe Lobos finished their 2009 campaign with a 1-11 record overall, while their lone win, a 29-27 defeat of Colorado State, didn't surface until late ...KVAL Sports' Predictions: Gameday picks for Ducks, BeaversKVAL11th-ranked Ducks open season at home against LobosKansas City StarMaehl, Oregon begin title defense SaturdayParadise PostBleacher Report -Statesman Journal -KOLD-TVall 255 news articles »
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US denies `Cuban Five' prisoner swapMiamiHerald.comBut the rumblings spiked again when New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democrat close to the Obama administration, visited Cuba Aug. ...and more »
Senator Barbara Boxer -- Her Reelection -- Our New Climate MovementHuffington Post (blog)My knowledge of politics does not go beyond 101, those classes we take during our freshman college year. I live in New Mexico -- not California. ...and more »
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Kansas City StarGovernor candidates in 20 states endorse anti-immigration lawsAZ Central.com"Not only does this provide further incentive for illegal immigrants to come to New Mexico," Martinez says on her campaign website, "it is simply wrong to ...Pew: Illegal immigration down by two-thirdsWashington Post (blog)all 947 news articles »
New Mexico News Brief, Friday, Sept. 3KOAT Albuquerque... Diane Denish has given to charity the $4100 in campaign contributions from the former chairman of a New Mexico educational pension fund, Bruce Malott. ...and more »
Los Angeles TimesAnimal rights groups face off with scientists over fate of chimpsLos Angeles Times... New Mexico half a century ago as test subjects in the fledgling US space program, nearly 200 government-owned chimpanzees were routinely injected with ...Will Aging Chimps Get to Retire, or Face Medical Research?New York TimesIn science v ethics, it's the chimps in the sandwichThe AgeHolloman chimps heading for new lab tests in TexasThe New Mexico Independentall 9 news articles »
The Ten Things The Government Could Do To Cut Unemployment In Half24/7 Wall St. (blog)It may be harder to find a job in New Mexico because of immigrants. That does not mean that there is still not important work to do in some of the state's ...and more »
Beck is laughing at critics who are making a big deal over his 'lie.' at last weekend's rally. (CNN) -Glenn Beck is scoffing at recent attacks from MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and others after the Fox News host inaccurately told the crowd at his recent Washington, DC rally that he "held" George Washington's handwritten inaugural address. [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
President Obama is going to hold a fundraiser for Joe Sestak. (CNN) - Time - and apparently campaign money - can heal old wounds. Two Democratic officials confirm President Obama is headed to Philadelphia on September 20 to host a fundraiser for the Senate campaign of Democrat Rep. Joe Sestak, who survived a nasty primary [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist received a surprising endorsement on Thursday. (CNN) – The highest ranking Democrat in Florida's state Senate on Thursday endorsed Republican-turned-independent Gov. Charlie Crist in his bid for the U.S. Senate. In doing so, Florida state Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson passed on an opportunity to endorse fellow Democrat, Rep. Kendrick Meek. [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are at a stalemate over whether Israeli settlements should continue. Washington (CNN) - After two days of meetings and talks led by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
President Obama???s approval rating is up, according to a new CNN Poll. (CNN) - A new national poll indicates that President Barack Obama's approval rating has edged up three points, and it appears that the war in Iraq is behind the bump. But according to the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey, Americans are giving the president [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio has withdrawn from what would have been his first debate with Democratic Rep. Kendrick Meek, citing his father???s deteriorating health. (CNN) – Florida Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio is pulling out of what would have been his first debate with Democratic opponent Kendrick Meek, citing the health of his father. [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
TOPICS: Obama approval rating, approval on issues, effect of Iraq speech, Mideast pace talks Full results (pdf)Friday, September 03, 2010
?????? President Obama spoke Friday in the Rose Garden, surrounded by his team of economic advisors. (PHOTO CREDIT:Shawna Shepherd/CNN)??? Washington (CNN) – President Barack Obama went on the offensive on the politically critical issue of job creation Friday, promising to lay out a broad package of ideas next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
When President Obama comes to his home state on Labor Day, Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold will not be joining him. (CNN) - When President Barack Obama heads to Wisconsin on Labor Day to talk about the economy, one of the top Democrat's in the state won't be teaming up with the president. Obama is scheduled [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
(CNN) – It was the silence heard 'round the world. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's now infamous opening statement during a debate Wednesday night has gone viral many times over - as watching the cringe-inducing moment again and again just proves too tempting. On Thursday, Brewer herself weighed in on what some are calling her 'meltdown,' [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
House Minority Whip Eric Cantor pounced on Friday???s jobs report. Washington (CNN) - The No. 2 Republican in the House of Representatives wasted no time in responding to the monthly jobs report. "Today's jobs report is a clear demonstration that the American economy still has a long way to go," said Rep. Eric Cantor of [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
Former President Bill Clinton will campaign in New York on Friday with Rep. Mike McMahon. (CNN) - A Democratic congressman from New York City who could face a competitive road to re-election this autumn is calling in a big gun. And that big gun is former President Bill Clinton, who teams up at a campaign [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
New York (CNNMoney.com) - Businesses are hiring, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs. The economy lost a total of 54,000 jobs in August, according to the Labor Department, matching the revised estimate of jobs lost in July. The bulk of the losses came from the public sector, [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
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Sarah Palin has set the blogosphere ablaze again. (CNN) - Sarah Palin has managed to set the blogosphere ablaze again, this time after appearing to use sexual metaphors to slam mainstream media reporters who rely on anonymous sources. "Those who are impotent and limp and gutless and they go on their anonymous - sources that [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
(CNN) – A veteran House representative from Texas said she made a mistake when she awarded charitable scholarships to her family members instead of students in her district. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) has been under fire recently, accused of breaking rules in giving the scholarships to relatives. ????????? "I've acknowledged that I was negligent. [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
The CNN 100 takes a look at the top 100 House races, from now until Election Day. Editor's Note: In the final 100 days before Election Day, CNN has been profiling one race at random each day from among the nation's top 100 House races, which we've dubbed "The CNN 100." Read the full list [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
The CNN Washington Bureau???s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news:?? www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: President mulls new measures to spark economy After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who [...]Friday, September 03, 2010
President Obama will shift his focus back to the economy on Friday. Washington (CNN) - After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers. Then, Obama is scheduled to give two big speeches next week [...]Thursday, September 02, 2010
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio spoke with CNN???s Chief National Correspondent John King on Thursday. Washington (CNN) – A defiant Sheriff Joe Arpaio accused the Obama Justice Department of trying to "sandbag" him by filing suit against his office Thursday. On another issue rippling through Arizona politics, the lawman said he has never heard of a [...]Thursday, September 02, 2010
In the new series, Hot Ads of the Week, CBS News Senior Political Producer Rob Hendin and CBS News Director of Elections Anthony Salvanto discuss the top campaign ads of the week.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Christina Ruffini braved a sea of devoted fans and a few super-heroes celebrating the art form they love - comic books, at Baltimore's Comic-Con.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Arizona Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick has introduced a bill - H.R. 4720 - which would reduce pay for Members of Congress by five percent. Bill Plante talked to her about the likelihood of that bill passing.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Conservative Group Had Sought to Force Gov. Schwarzenegger, Other Officials to Fight for Overturned Law
Friday, September 03, 2010
Approving U.N. Requests to Penalize Tehran Over Nuke Program, Tokyo Freezes Assets and Bans Individuals From Entering Japan
Friday, September 03, 2010
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority sat down with to talk peace for the first time in two years. The two leaders agreed to begin meeting every two weeks. Bill Plante reports.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
UVA Professor and political extraordinaire, Larry Sabato unveils his predictions for the 2010 mid-terms. Plus; CBS News' Kaylee Hartung on Facebook's growing popularity among Washington's politicians.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
CBS News' Nancy Cordes spoke with UVA's Larry Sabato about his picks for November's mid-terms.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Growing Number Joining Rock-Solid Republican Opposition to Obama's Plans to Let Bush Tax Cuts Expire
Thursday, September 02, 2010
On this weeks' "Unplugged Under 40" CBS News' Kaylee Hartung looks at the impact of Facebook on Washington's heaviest hitters.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Israeli, Palestinian leaders Will Meet Again Sept. 14-15 in the Middle East with Further Talks Likely
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Feds Say Joe Arpaio withheld Records in Investigation of Discrimination against Hispanics
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Carly Fiorina went head-to-head in their first debate in the race for the Senate.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
California Senate Candidates Exchanged Feisty Jabs During Hourlong Debate
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Vanity Fair: GOP Star Has Screaming Fits, Throws Things, Exacts Retribution on Former Employees
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Secretary of State Says Peace Talks Are Key to Freeing Israelis, Palestinians from "Shackles of a History We Cannot Change''
Thursday, September 02, 2010
President Obama met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders at the White House in an attempt to progress peace talks in the Middle East. Bill Plante reports.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Twenty-Seven Republicans Send Schwarzenegger a Letter Saying It's up to Him to Defend the Rights of Voters
Thursday, September 02, 2010
First Direct Israeli-Palestinian Talks in Two Years Begin; Mideast Haunted by Decades of Hostility
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
On the day President Obama set for the official end of combat in Iraq, fewer than 50,000 troops remain in Iraq. Seth Doane reports on some of Iraq's next generation of leaders determined to make a difference.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
President Obama is opening a new chapter on peace in the Middle East. Bill Plante reports on the president's opening peace talks with Israel and Palestine which he hopes will bring results within a year.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
President Obama has proposed extending tax cuts for individuals making less than $200,000. But the top two income tax rates would revert to higher levels. Anthony Mason reports.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
In a Rose Garden statement to the press, President Obama said that the "status quo" between Israel and the Palestinians is "unsustainable", but that he is "under no illusions" that the progress of peace talks will be difficult.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
President Obama Hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu and Palestinian Pres. Abbas in First Face-to-Face Peace Talks in Nearly Two Years
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Montgomery Co. Police Dept. Chief Thomas Major told reports that the suspect in the hostage situation at Discovery Channel headquarters has been shot and is in custody. His condition is unknown at this time.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
In Arizona, Sen. John McCain trounced former Rep. J.D. Hayworth in the state's Republican primary, a victory that virtually ensures the 2008 GOP presidential nominee will return to the Senate for a fifth term next year.
Arizona - United States - Election - Politics - RepublicanWednesday, August 25, 2010
Former Indiana Senator and Vice President Dan Quayle has come to his son Ben Quayle's defense with an e-mail distributed to the junior Quayle's campaign followers.
Dan Quayle - United States - Law - Services - Lawyers and Law FirmsTuesday, August 24, 2010
Is it deja vu all over again for Democrats? Some neutral observers and senior strategists within the party have begun to believe that the national political environment is not only similar to what they saw in 1994 -- when Democrats lost control of the House and Senate -- but could in fact be wors...
Democratic - United States - Politics - Parties - IllinoisMonday, August 23, 2010
More people filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week than at any time since November, providing additional evidence that the economic recovery has stalled and turning up the reelection pressure on incumbents.
Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Claims - UnemploymentFriday, August 20, 2010
When Target gave money in July to a pro-business group in Minnesota, the company thought it was helping its bottom line by backing candidates in its home state who support lower taxes. Instead, the retailer has found itself in a fight with liberal and gay rights groups that has escalated into cal...
Politics - Target Corporation - Products and Services - Campaigns and Elections - Tom EmmerThursday, August 19, 2010
Patty Murray - Dino Rossi - United States - Politics - GovernmentWednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday's primary elections produced a series of seemingly contradictory claims and interpretations: a good night for outsiders and the "tea party" movement, an equally good night for incumbents and President Obama. What it all means for November is the real question.
Primary election - Politics - United States - Candidates and Campaigns - United States SenateThursday, August 12, 2010
Sen. Michael Bennet (D) of Colorado turned back a sharp challenge from former state House speaker Andrew Romanoff on Tuesday night on a busy day of primaries that offered fresh clues about the anti-establishment mood of voters and the strength of the "tea party" movement.
Michael Bennet - Andrew Romanoff - Ken Salazar - Democratic Party - United States Senate election in Colorado 2010Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sen. Michael Bennet (D) of Colorado turned back a sharp challenge from former state House speaker Andrew Romanoff on Tuesday night on a busy day of primaries that offered fresh clues about the anti-establishment mood of voters and the strength of the "tea party" movement.
Michael Bennet - Colorado - United States - Andrew Romanoff - PoliticsWednesday, August 11, 2010
The Fix - Michael Bennet - United States - Andrew Romanoff - ColoradoTuesday, August 10, 2010
Internal party battles have been a hallmark mostly of Republican primaries this year. But for sheer nastiness and personal ill will, few of those can match what Democrats are doing in Colorado.
Colorado - Politics - United States - Andrew Romanoff - Michael BennetSaturday, August 07, 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010
By Aaron Blake Self-funding businessman Rick Snyder (R) will face Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero (D) in the Michigan governor's race, and Rep. Jerry Moran (R) is very likely to become the next senator from Kansas after defeating fellow Rep. Todd Tiahrt in their primary. Meanwhile, Rep. Carolyn Kilp...
Kansas - Michigan - United States - Republican - PoliticsWednesday, August 04, 2010
Self-financed businessman Rick Snyder (R) will face Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero (D) in the Michigan gubernatorial race in November after both won competitive primaries Tuesday.
Missouri Senate - Missouri - United States - Politics - Roy BluntWednesday, August 04, 2010
1. Republicans have regained an edge in Gallup's weekly generic ballot question, a development that suggests that the Democratic uptick seen in recent weeks may have been anomalous.
Republican - United States - Politics - Parties - DemocraticTuesday, August 03, 2010
Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle gave a revealing interview Monday to Fox News' Carl Cameron, in which she said that her campaign wanted the press "to be our friend."
Sharron Angle - Harry Reid - Nevada - Ask an Expert - Fox News ChannelTuesday, August 03, 2010
1. Appointed Sen. Michael Bennet is in real jeopardy in the Aug. 10 Colorado primary, according to a new independent poll released over the weekend.
Colorado - United States - Politics - Michael Bennet - Andrew RomanoffMonday, August 02, 2010
It's getting ugly out there. In Florida, Democratic Senate candidate Kendrick Meek unveiled his first TV ad Monday, a disco-themed portrait of primary opponent Jeff Greene as a billionaire carpetbagger and Wall Street hustler who "helped to fuel the economic meltdown." Brad Ellsworth also rolled ...
Negative campaigning - Politics - Campaigns and Elections - Conservatives - LabourThursday, July 29, 2010
House Democrats continued to struggle with how to handle the pending ethics trial of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), returning to the Capitol on Monday as unclear on the matter as when they left last week.
Democratic - Politics - United States - Ethics - Charles B. RangelTuesday, July 27, 2010
DENVER -- When the 2010 election cycle began last year, national Republicans viewed Colorado as one of their best opportunities to take a governor's office from the Democrats. Today they wonder whether they'll even have a viable candidate for November.
Republican - Politics - United States - Scott McInnis - Candidates and CampaignsThursday, July 22, 2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- In his first campaign appearance, South Carolina's surprising U.S. Senate candidate, Alvin Greene, received applause Sunday with his exhortations to improve education and fight unemployment.
United States - Politics - Candidates and Campaigns - Government - SenateMonday, July 19, 2010
Money matters massively in politics. You knew that already, didn't you? But the numbers tell a story every time, and so it's worth looking at them every time. Like it or hate it, how much cash a candidate can collect in the run-up to an election is a good -- though far from perfect -- indicator of...
Organizations - Sport - United States - College football - TwitterMonday, July 19, 2010
