Governor backs competitive races in New Mexico redistricting
Gov Gary Johnson seeks competitive political races as New Mexico redraws congressional and state districts after the 2000 census. Chief counsel Matthew Hoyt says competition benefits voters while the Legislature plans a Sept 4 special session on redistricting amid federal law questions.
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Former energy secretary hints at run for governor
Bill Richardson, former U S energy secretary and New Mexico congressman, teased a governor bid during a Farmington rally. He pledged to announce by January and urged a strong primary to shape New Mexico s future on jobs in Indian reservations education funding and border issues.
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Fiery I-40 crash kills two truck drivers near Clines Corners
Investigators sought to confirm whether a third person died after two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 40 about 10 miles east of Clines Corners. One rig carried grapes, the other insulation. Westbound lanes were closed about 12 hours.
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Violin maker’s revival fueled by will to craft
Craig Tucker, a violin maker, turned his life around after kidney failure and dialysis. He refused a nine to five job, relied on disability income, and focused on building violins as his path to purpose and independence. He traced his story to his California upbringing before moving.
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