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opitolby Jay MillerSANTA FE-The currentspat between Gov. Bruce King and Lt. Gov. Casey Luna has many political watchers scratching their heads.Such a thing doesn’t happen often. King and Luna are not contentious guys. Both are successful businessmen holding similar philosophies.So how come they got cross-ways?First, inquiring reporterDavid Roybal of the Santa FeNew Mexican likely pried more out of Luna’s mouththan the lieutenant governorservice. He wants to give it all he has.Third, during the campaign King promised the two would work closely to pull New Mexico out of its economic doldrums. Luna’s expectations were high.Fourth, King thought he was living up to his promise by giving Luna border trade and rural economic development, and space technology responsibilities. That’s more action than previous lieutenant governors enjoyed. But it wasn’t enough for Luna.going back to bed.During King’s first administration, the young energetic Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragon convinced lawmakers to allowthe office to become full timeat the option of the incumbent. Mondragon and a small staff became major ombudsmen for state government.During King’s second administration, Mondragon again was lieutenant governor. That time around hebuilt the office into a major advocate for the aging.The last two lieutenantmu*/’I 1 m 4
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Carrizozo Lincoln County News
Carrizozo, New Mexico, US
Thu, Jul 01, 1993
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