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New Hampshire proposes alternative primary plan for Democrats - Boston.com:
By Will Lester, Associated Press Writer | November 28, 2005

ABQjournal: Wilson Defends Case For Iraq War:
By John Fleck | Journal Staff Writer

ABQjournal: Adviser Lists Treasurer's Office Fixes:
By Trip Jennings | Journal Capitol Bureau

Recount in Virginia's AG Race. 323 votes will determine outcome:

Democrats plan to vote this week on campaign reform - Boston.com:
By Susan Haigh, AP Political Writer | November 29, 2005

Headlines For Friday Nov. 26th, 2005

Clerks will choose voting machines
SANTA FE (AP) - New Mexico county clerks will be able to choose which voting machines the state will purchase to help voters who are disabled and don't speak English.

State negotiating to buy rail line from Belen to Raton
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - New Mexico wants to buy more than 260 miles of railroad stretching from Belen to Raton, but details of the deal are not being released while negotiations continue with the current owner, the BNSF Railway.

Taos earns an A for environmental policies; Ski S.F. gets C
Ski Santa Fe received a C grade while Taos Ski Valley rated among the West's top 10 ski areas for environmental policies and actions in an annual tally by the nonprofit Ski Area Citizens' Coalition.

Former governor: Use extra money for higher education
Former Gov. Toney Anaya could look at the gusher of revenues flowing into the state's treasury and think of his misfortunate of having served as governor during an oil bust.

School Confronts Wave of Sexual Misconduct Cases 
By Rene Romo / Journal
 LAS CRUCES— Teachers are supposed to be role models, says 14-year-old Las Cruces High School freshman Kourtnie Middagh.

Talk With Juror Sparked Conviction Reversal more

Senator Domenici blasts Yucca policy
U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, once a strong advocate of Yucca Mountain, has offered some of his harshest words yet about the proposed nuclear waste repository.

Agency delays decision on lab pact Two words: government paperwork. That's why the National Nuclear Security Agency expects a short delay before it's ready to announce who will operate Los Alamos National Laboratory, agency spokesman Al Stotts said.

Udall candid about cancer
Rep. Tom Udall was thinking of the late New Mexico Rep. Steve Schiff when he disclosed his own surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital to remove a common and nonthreatening basal skin cancer from his forehead.

Time running short on tax issue
When Bernalillo County commissioners last month approved an eighth-of-a-cent sales tax to help pay for the Metropolitan Detention Center, the door was left open for voters to decide the fate of the tax.

Judge faces lifetime office ban
The state Judicial Standards Commission wants to prevent a former Santa Fe municipal judge from ever holding office again.

Editorials
Editorial, 11/25/2005 - Is Santa Fe ready for the train?
In Bernalillo, they’re working on a station to serve the Rail Runner. That commuter train is expected to be running from the Sandoval County seat downriver to Belen sometime in January. Expectations are high for thousands whose jobs have them driving bumper to bumper into Albuquerque.

Deputies Help Deliver Violence-Free Holiday
At least eight families in the Albuquerque area may be thankful there was an empty chair at the Thanksgiving table. (Friday, November 25, 2005)



Mental Health System Reveals Fatal Flaws
It's a call no deputy wants to go on: 43-1. (Friday, November 25, 2005)

Bill Richardson: the man, the myth, the legend

Just to put Bill Richardson at ease, I have an admission of my own to make; earlier this week I added the category "Richardson Watch" to the site, and in doing so may have given the impression that this site was the capable of keeping up with all the Governor's press. This evening, NewMexicoMatters.blogs.com would like to appologize to its readers for this overstatement. In order to better serve our readers, we're announcing a new initiative to provide you with a better and more comprehensive "Richardson Watch."

The backbone of the new and improved "Richardson Watch" is the constantly updated Google Search for "Governor Bill Richardson" located on the left side of the site. In addition to the added Google Search Feature, NewMexicoMatters will continue provide other relevant information on our state's most prominent Citizen in the form of posts that can be located under the "Richardson Watch" category.

For those of you wondering, "Hey NewMexicoMatters, why the admission?" Well, because upon opening my email this evening I discovered an overwhelming quantity of Bill Richardson related information. As the County Chair of San Juan County was recently quoted as saying in the Farmington Daily Press

Richardson’s national and international profile has helped raise the awareness of New Mexico as a political player.
“That’s put New Mexico on the map. I think it’s been nothing but positive that he’s a national figure and an international figure,” Glass said.

And just like marriage, I guess New Mexico takes Bill Richardson in both sickness and health. The Abqjournal threw me a curve ball with this clever headline "Richardson Threw A Wicked Curveball," which had nothing to do with the Journal's other attention getting website headline "One-Time Prospect Acknowledges Draft Info Wrong." However, CNN didn't pass on the obvious opportunity for a play of words with "Richardson admits throwing curveball." If you haven't read any of the article as of yet, the meat and potatoes seems summed up in the following passage:

In preparing a story earlier this year on Richardson's baseball past, the Journal was unable to confirm in any authoritative record that he had been drafted.
Richardson said he believed that he had been, based on conversations with scouts and other sources, and asked for additional time to find proof.
But in a written statement provided to the Journal last week, he said, "After being notified of the situation (by Toby Smith) and after researching the matter ... I came to the conclusion that I was not drafted by the A's."
"However, as the Journal's reporting should reflect, I was actively scouted by several Major League teams ... "
While at odds with years of published reports, that statement is consistent with Richardson's new autobiography, "Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life."

While there is much to comment on here, the focus of this post is not necessarily the substance of the story, but rather its rapid and wide coverage. As of this posting, this is just a short list of sites that have picked up on the governor's foul pitch.

DRUDGE REPORT : NM GOVERNOR ADMITS LYING ABOUT BASEBALL PAST

Richardson admits throwing curveball
CNN International - 47 minutes ago
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) -- Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is, admitting ...

Four decades later, NM governor acknowledges he wasn't drafted by ...
North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) -- Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is, admitting that ...

NM governor admits he wasn't drafted by baseball team
Newark Star Ledger, NJ - 1 hour ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is -- admitting that his ...

New Mexico governor wasn't drafted a Dodger or even an Athletic
Pittsburgh Morning Sun, KS - 1 hour ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record. The baseball draft, that is. For nearly ...

Bill Richardson's Padded Biography Will Likely Hurt Him
The Moderate Voice - 1 hour ago
by Joe Gandelman. Attention New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson: If you have presidential hopes, this isn't the best way to launch them: Gov. ...

Governor admits baseball claim false
Washington Times, DC - 1 hour ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) -- Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is, admitting that ...

NM governor admits he wasn't drafted by pros
Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), TN - 1 hour ago
By Associated Press. ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record - the baseball draft, that is, admitting ...

Gov. Richardson sets record straight: Never drafted to play ...
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 1 hour ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is, admitting that his claim ...

Gov. Bill Richardson Corrects Baseball Draft Error
NewsMax.com, FL - 2 hours ago
For nearly four decades, Richardson has maintained he was drafted by baseball's Kansas City Athletics. The claim has appeared in ...

New Mexico Governor Not Baseball Star After All
KXTV, CA - 2 hours ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) -- Apparently New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wasn't in the draft after all. For nearly four decades, Richardson ...

NM governor acknowledges he wasn't drafted by pro baseball team
abc13.com, TX - 3 hours ago
(11/24/05 - ALBUQUERQUE, NM) - Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is, admitting ...


Richardson Backs Off Baseball Claim
Washington Post, United States - 4 hours ago
ALBUQUERQUE, Nov. 24 -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record -- the baseball draft, that is -- acknowledging ...

Governor Says Big Leagues Never Called Him After All
New York Times, United States - 4 hours ago
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Nov. 24 (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson has admitted that his claim to have been a draft pick ...

NM governor comes clean on MLB draft record
KHON2, HI - 4 hours ago
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Gov. Bill Richardson is coming clean on his draft record - the baseball draft, that is, admitting that his claim ...

Governor acknowledges he wasn't drafted by pro baseball team- 9 Eyewitness News. KCAU-TV Sioux City IA

So It Takes Republican to do a Democrat's Job!?

And so it begins-- for those of us who wondered if anything would actually happen as a result of Robert Vigil's indictment, the wait is over--sort of.

New treasurer fires 5 Vigil employees

By Steve Terrell The New Mexican 
November 22, 2005
It was housecleaning time at the state Treasurer’s Office on Monday as newly appointed Treasurer Doug Brown fired two top assistants of indicted former Treasurer Robert Vigil, and terminated three other employees who had been hired by Vigil. Brown also placed another employee close to Vigil on administrative leave. At least some of those fired were close friends or relatives of Vigil, who is facing multiple federal charges of extortion and money laundering. 


Brown, a registered Republican who was appointed to the post on the condition that he wouldn't run for election in 2006, begs the question: Does it take a Republican to do a Democrat's Job in New Mexico?

Here's what I mean: Nationally, the GOP is reeling after a succession of indictments of senior GOP leaders on range of offenses:

Scooter Libby Indicted: Obstruction of Justice, False Statements and Perjury Charges
DeLay Indicted in Texas Finance Probe: Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering
Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham: violations of federal bribery statutes
Abramoff Lobbying Questioned: Bribery
Abromoff Partner Pleads Guilty: Bribing a congressman and Conspiracy to Defraud

And these are only the indicted Republicans-- not counting Karl Rove, Dick Cheney and Andy Card. So if you were an outside observer, the fact that Heather Wilson, is in a district with the state's most populous county (Bernalillo) in which Kerry earned 51.5% of the vote just 12 months ago, and the fact that Heather has been considered a rising star in the Delay/Bush/Rove/Cheney GOP machine, voted "lock step" with Delay and the administration prior to the 109th Congress and recently took steps to publicly distance herself from the indicted leader, you just might think there was a perfect storm on the horizon and a chance for the Dems to pick up CD 1.

But here in the state, as if it were some alternate universe, national stories of Republican cronyism and indictments have been countered by local stories of detailing violation of public trust by Democrats. And while the biggest story is Robert Vigil's indictment, there are many stories of bafoonery by Elected Officials calling themselves Democrats, that sink into our collective unconscious. Just to name a few of the inductees in the Hall of Shame:

• State Senator John Grubesic for reckless driving, yelling at the cops and being an ass. SF New Mexican, March, 13, 2005
• Former Rep. Bengie Regensberg (D) for his drunken scuffle with state police when they went to bring him back to the house for a vote. Feb. 17th, 2004.
• Former Chief District Judge W. John Brennan for DWI and Drug possession.

And who is the most prominent and outspoken Democrat on the issue of Robert Vigil, none other than the Democratic Party's former Vice-Chair Sam Bregman, Mr. Vigil's attorney. So here is the question: when Democrats and swing voters in the state hear Howard Dean say that the Democratic Party is "committed to reform that ensures elected officials act ethically--not just with the law, but within the spirit of the law" and they look at the message being sent by Elected Democrats in the state, do they see any inconsistencies between the words of the national party and the actions of Democrats in the state ?

Technorati Tags: Bill Richardson, corruption, Hall of Shame, State Treasurer Robert Vigil

Has Big Bill been flying too close to the Sun during his book tour?

First off, I love Don Imus. IMUS, or the I-man, as his fans and colleagues affectionately call him, attracts a different kind of morning viewer; when every local network news channel seems to require you to endure 23 minutes of mind rotting infotainment for every 2 minutes of actual local news and 1 minute of whether and traffic, Imus offers hardcore morning grumps just what they need when they wake up; politically incorrect humor, interviews with interesting people, real questions that get real answers and opinions.

Mike Coleman captured one such exchange Imus recently had with our senior senator, Pete Domenici.
ABQJOURNAL WEBLOG: Michael Coleman Inside the Beltway:
Pete Domenici, New Mexico's senior senator, spent a few minutes chatting with Don Imus on his national radio and television show this morning but wouldn't take the bait when the radio legend asked if his Democratic political nemesis, Bill Richardson, is doing a good job.

The senator defends the president and the rationale for war in Iraq after the bit about Richardson.

Here's how the discussion went via an edited version of the transcript:

IMUS: I love him (Richardson).

DOMENICI: He's a great promoter, isn't he?

IMUS: Well, what are you saying?

DOMENICI: You know, he's a great politician, and no question about it.

IMUS : He's been great for the state of New Mexico, don't you think?

DOMENICI: Doing good. He is a master at making news, there's no question. I mean, if he were a salesman, he'd be rich.

IMUS : I'm trying to pry a compliment for him out of you but it's just not happening.

And it doesn't seem to be just Uncle Pete that's having a hard time saying anything nice about the governor's accomplishments without throwing in a dash of salt. In recent weeks, the Governor seems to have generated his own press, beginning with his book tour debut in D.C. , either preceded or proceeded by the following articles.

Roundhouse Roundup: Governor responds to query with ‘tortured squirming’
Governor's re-election ad a loose fit
ABQjournal: Open the Books On Campaign Cash:
Senate bucked Richardson’s plan for the session
Local officials disagree on governor's legacy

Ya Don't Say: Officer Allen Hancock cleared by Police Oversight Commission in beating of NYC Doctor and Army Major, Vincent Moss.

The Albuquerque Journal is reporting this morning:
By Jeff Proctor
Journal Staff Writer

Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz and the city's top police watchdog have cleared officers accused of using excessive force and falsely arresting a New York City heart surgeon outside a Downtown bar over the summer.
Dr. Vincent Moss plans to appeal the decisions before the Police Oversight Commission, Independent Review Officer Jay Rowland said Wednesday.
The appeal is scheduled for the commission's December meeting, Rowland said.
But Moss, 34, isn't scheduled to appear in Metropolitan Court until January. For the July 17 incident, he faces charges of disorderly conduct and refusing to obey an officer.
Rowland said Moss's attorney has instructed his client to steer clear of the oversight system until the criminal case has been adjudicated.
"I would think he'll ask for an extension," he said.
Neither Moss nor his attorney, Daniel Ivey-Soto, could be reached for comment Wednesday.
Last month, Rowland sent Moss a letter explaining that he couldn't find enough evidence to sustain the citizen complaint against the officers.
"A preponderance of the evidence convinces me that the officer had a reasonable basis to defend himself and arrest you," the letter dated Oct. 14 states. "Your conduct would lead a reasonable person to be concerned that you might become violent."
Rowland also found no wrongdoing by an APD sergeant, who was on scene.
Moss, also a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, was in Albuquerque during a two-month sabbatical to help American Indians in New Mexico.
He told the Journal after the incident that bartenders at Maloney's Tavern refused to serve him for more than half an hour because he is black.
Moss ended up outside the bar with its manager, he said, where the two began to argue.
Once the situation cooled down, the manager took Moss's identification card and went inside the bar to see if the physician's credit card was still at the bar, Moss said.
Moss said he tried to follow the manager in, but was stopped by a bouncer. At that point, an APD officer became involved.
The officer was not named in Rowland's letter because the oversight system does not name officers accused by citizens. But a Metro Court criminal complaint shows Allen Hancock as the arresting officer.
Hancock told Rowland that Moss approached him in an aggressive manner with his fists balled, so he used a maneuver to put him on the ground. During the scuffle, Moss's shoulder was dislocated.
Rowland said the decision was difficult— particularly because Moss declined to be interviewed and could not produce a witness to corroborate his story that the officer was out of line.
"Any case where there's refusing to obey an officer, resisting arrest or disorderly conduct gets my antenna up because those are cases where officers can abuse their authority," he said.
"And in this case, I'm saying the use of force to push (Moss) backwards is reasonable."

The incident involving Dr. Vincent Moss, a doctor and Army Major, visiting Albuquerque while in New Mexico doing pro-bono surgery for Native American in Shiprock before his scheduled departure for Iraq, is something that hasn't drawn much outrage in New Mexico...yet.

Here's the Background:

The Truth Speaks Volumes
Maloney's Now Serving Baloney
Why Good Doctors Are Hard to Find In N.M.
Mayor Marty: Taking Credit But Not Responsibility
When Will It Matter to New Mexico's Leaders?
ASK MAYOR MARTY THE QUESTIONS AND WE MAY GET THE ANSWERS

Between Worlds pg 318 to 320 reviewed

First, have I mentioned that I hate blogging. I think some time ago I compared the responsibility of having a blog to that of having a dog in the city: you have to walk it twice-a-day just so it won't dump in your living room. Well, I live in the country now so the anlalogy doesn't really work as well anymore since all I have to do now is open the door to walk the dogs. The blog, however, still needs daily care. And I've found that when I neglect it for too long, it takes Karmic craps that leave me feeling more guilty then the time I left my dog in the apartment for 18 hours and more embarrassed then when I had to use a small garbage bag to pick his monster dookie off the street and carry it down the block to the nearest garbage can. Well, if bones are to dogs as scandals are to blogs, I hope to make it up NewMexicoMatters beginning today.

OK, back to business. BETWEEN WORLDS The Making of An American Life, by Bill Richardson hit bookshelves last week and gave the Governor an excuse to get out of the Land of Entrapment for a few days of book touring. The book, which I almost bought twice so far, seems interesting enough, at least pages 318 to 320, which focused on Richardson's tenure as the Chairman of the DNC Convention last summer in Boston and how Amanda Cooper had to fight the Kerry folks to ensure the Governor got his share of seats on the floor and a prime realeestate skybox.

Between Worlds, The Making of An American Life, by Bill Richardson is currently ranked 1,466 on Amazon's list of best sellers, which according to Rampant TechPress, means that Amazon is selling approximately 40-75 copies a week...or last week alone.?However, excerpts, emphasize say that there is no proven correlation between books sales and votes.

More Later.

Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Long-Time Law Enforcement Officer David Valdez as Rio Arriba County Magistrate

Press Release Index:
Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Long-Time Law Enforcement Officer David Valdez as Rio Arriba County Magistrate

November 4, 2005
Gilbert Gallegos 505-476-2217

SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson today announced the appointment of David Valdez to serve as Magistrate Judge for Rio Arriba County’s Division I.

“David Valdez is known throughout the county for his integrity, fairness and his dedication to Rio Arriba and its people,” said Governor Richardson. “His 12 years of experience as a probation/parole officer make him very familiar with New Mexico’s court system. He also shares my goals of getting tougher on DWI, domestic violence and crimes against children. I am confident that David Valdez’s work ethic and his sterling reputation will make him an excellent Magistrate Judge.”

Valdez is a native of Rio Arriba County and received a degree in Criminal Justice, Accounting and Finance from Eastern New Mexico University. Valdez served for 12 years with the New Mexico Department of Corrections as a Probation/Parole Officer. He is currently retired and serves on the Board of Directors of the Hoy Recovery Program, a nonprofit focused on promoting the health and well-being of people in Northern New Mexico who suffer from alcoholism, substance abuse, and addictive dependencies.

Valdez was one of five candidates recommended to Governor Richardson by his Rio Arriba Magistrate Advisory Panel named in September. The panel consisted of three members: Susan Herrera, a 15-year resident of the county and Executive Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation, Sigfredo Maestas, past-President of Northern New Mexico Community College, and Manuel Valdez, Superintendent of Chama Valley Schools. Ms. Herrera chaired the group, which submitted its list of five recommended candidates for the position to the Governor earlier this fall.

“I want to thank this panel for their hard work and applaud them for their commitment to finding the best possible candidates for this position” said Governor Richardson. “A magistrate judge is a ‘people’s judge’ and this advisory panel gave the Rio Arriba community a clear voice in this important appointment.”

Valdez stands for election in 2006.

#30#

Technorati Tags: Bill Richardson, county magistrate, david, david valdez, enforcement officer, governor bill, Hispanic, law enforcement, law enforcement officer, richardson, rio arriba, rio arriba county, valdez

Headlines for Friday November 3rd

AbqJournal:

Immigrant Students Need Help to Graduate more
http://www.abqjournal.com/border2005/404975nm11-04-05.htm

Governor Launches National Tour Today To Pitch His Autobiography more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404959nm11-04-05.htm

Gorman Dies in Duke City
http://www.abqjournal.com/north/405105north_news11-04-05.htm

State Paying $75,000 to Get Rebate Checks Printed more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404960nm11-04-05.htm

Guard to Governor Cited In Accident
http://www.abqjournal.com/north/405104north_news11-04-05.htm

Veteran Banker Starts Monday as State Treasurer more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404961nm11-04-05.htm

Realty Commission Delays Vote more
http://www.abqjournal.com/biz/404982business11-04-05.htm

Man, 20, Held In 11-Year-Old's Death more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/404973metro11-04-05.htm

Students, Sandia Scientists Tackle the World's Problems at Symposium in City more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/405158metro11-04-05.htm

Santa Fe New Mexican:

Senate vote pushes ahead plan to drill in Alaska
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34610.html

Republican named state treasurer
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34613.html

Cost of river-diversion project rises
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34616.html

Gallegos quits as criminal case filed
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34622.html

Warrants: Child-sex materials found at state agencies
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34623.html

Witness in murder trial goes to jail
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34620.html

City panel favors Lensic project
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34614.html

City, locals gather to develop vision for downtown
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34615.html

Court: Lesbian may seek parental rights
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34611.html

Farmington Daily Times:

IRS seeks county residents owed money
FARMINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service is hoping to locate 45 taxpayers who can stake claim to a portion of undeliverable tax refunds in the amount of $447,329.53.
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040311/1001

Man faces 13 years for receiving stolen vehicle
AZTEC -- A Cortez, Colo., man faces up to 13 years in prison for receiving stolen property after he and up to three others were implicated in transporting stolen vehicles.
Nov 4, 2005, 12:00 am
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040306/1001

Farmington Police Captain to retire after 19 years
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040305

Headlines for Friday November 3rd

AbqJournal:

Immigrant Students Need Help to Graduate more
http://www.abqjournal.com/border2005/404975nm11-04-05.htm

Governor Launches National Tour Today To Pitch His Autobiography more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404959nm11-04-05.htm

Gorman Dies in Duke City
http://www.abqjournal.com/north/405105north_news11-04-05.htm

State Paying $75,000 to Get Rebate Checks Printed more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404960nm11-04-05.htm

Guard to Governor Cited In Accident
http://www.abqjournal.com/north/405104north_news11-04-05.htm

Veteran Banker Starts Monday as State Treasurer more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/404961nm11-04-05.htm

Realty Commission Delays Vote more
http://www.abqjournal.com/biz/404982business11-04-05.htm

Man, 20, Held In 11-Year-Old's Death more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/404973metro11-04-05.htm

Students, Sandia Scientists Tackle the World's Problems at Symposium in City more
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/405158metro11-04-05.htm

Santa Fe New Mexican:

Senate vote pushes ahead plan to drill in Alaska
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34610.html

Republican named state treasurer
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34613.html

Cost of river-diversion project rises
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34616.html

Gallegos quits as criminal case filed
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34622.html

Warrants: Child-sex materials found at state agencies
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34623.html

Witness in murder trial goes to jail
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34620.html

City panel favors Lensic project
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34614.html

City, locals gather to develop vision for downtown
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34615.html

Court: Lesbian may seek parental rights
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/34611.html

Farmington Daily Times:

IRS seeks county residents owed money
FARMINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service is hoping to locate 45 taxpayers who can stake claim to a portion of undeliverable tax refunds in the amount of $447,329.53.
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040311/1001

Man faces 13 years for receiving stolen vehicle
AZTEC -- A Cortez, Colo., man faces up to 13 years in prison for receiving stolen property after he and up to three others were implicated in transporting stolen vehicles.
Nov 4, 2005, 12:00 am
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040306/1001

Farmington Police Captain to retire after 19 years
http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS01/511040305