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Archive of New Mexico on Friday October 30, 2009
NM: Cuts could mean prison closures, prisoner release, Corrections chief says
Two of New Mexico's 10 prisons would be shuttered, hundreds of non-violent offenders released and dozens of people could lose their jobs if the state's prisons were cut by 7.6 percent, Corrections Secretary Joe Williams said Wednesday. Read More
NM: Gov. Richardson says budget bill would force him to cut Medicaid
When the state Legislature passed a major budget bill last week, lawmakers say they believed they were sparing Medicaid from any cuts, but now, Gov. Bill Richardson says implementation of House Bill 17 will force the him to include Medicaid in agency cuts. Read More
NM: Lawmakers say float costs add to budget woes
The float that New Mexico will enter in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade will feature seven hot-air balloons and cartoon skunk Pep? Le Pew, along with the object of his romantic pursuit, Penelope Pussycat. Read More
NM: CDR Financial indicted in bid-rigging probe
CDR Financial Products, the company that was at the center of the scandal that cost Gov. Bill Richardson the U.S. commerce secretary post, was indicted along with some of its employees Thursday as part of a national probe into bid rigging in the municipal bond market. Read More
NM: 2010 Gubernatorial race: Wilson balks, leaving GOP in scramble
The woman who political observers say could have been the Republican front-runner in next year's gubernatorial primary — and the toughest opponent for likely Democratic nominee Diane Denish — said Thursday she won't run. Read More
Weekly wrap: Rating agency slams Conn. on borrowing
Agency lowers Conn. credit outlook; federal broadband grants will be delayed a month; and confusion continues on stimulus job claims. Read More |
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