New Mexico Redistricting Faces Governors Veto and Court Risk
Legislators meet in Santa Fe to redraw state election lines for Senate House magistrate districts PRC School Board and U S House with input from hearings statewide. Plans favor incumbents while Gov Gary Johnson could veto or a federal judge may draw the maps. The committee seeks a fair plan acceptable to both parties and diverse constituencies.
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U.S. House
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Gary Johnson
Johnson
Washington, D.C
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New Mexico
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School Board
State House
Faith Based Programs Spark Debate Over Government Bureaucracy
A reader questions the creation of a new faith based government layer arguing it would divert funds from Head Start and WIC and oppose the push for smaller government. The letter urges avoiding additional bureaucracy while noting existing faith based programs aid the needy.
NMMI undecided on malpractice liability as policy nears expiry
New Mexico Military Institute faces uncertainty as its infirmary malpractice coverage ends Oct. 1. Lt. Col. James Elliot says the insurer plans to drop coverage while State Sen. R E Thompson notes possible replacement. Jim Forrester reports a survey of 682 Roswell residents prioritizing legal assistance. Cadet Captain Tyler Tyler and his brother John, both connected to NMMI, are among the year’s recruits. their parents J Penrod and Mrs J Penrod Toles live at 2509 N Montana Ave where Toles is NMMI regents president.
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NMMI
James Elliot
R.E. Thompson
Chaves
Jim Forrester
Chaves County
J. Penrod Toles
Montana Ave
Toles
Nmmi Regents
Political dynasties unite at two New Mexico weddings
In Santa Fe two power weddings linked prominent political families. June 9 saw state Sen. Sue Wilson wed GSD Secretary Steven Belfert at the Governor's Mansion with Gov. Gary Johnson as best man. July 7 joined state Rep. Rhonda King and advertising executive Johnny Montoya in Loretta Chapel amid GOP luminaries.
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Sue Wilson
General Services Department
Steven Belfert
Rhonda King
Johnny Montoya
Loretta Chapel
Gary Johnson
Belfort
King
Montoya-King
New Mexico
Montoya
Don
Rhonda
Bruce King
Gary King
Sam King
Moriarty
Condit upstaged by Clinton in interview remarks
Rep. Gary Condit faced sharp criticism after an ABC interview in which he likened his case to Bill Clinton’s, claimed cooperation with investigators, and denied knowledge of Chandra Levy's fate. Levy family attorney Billy Martin said the remarks betray truth and imply hiding details. Washington police also disputed Condit's level of cooperation.
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Gary Condit
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Chandra
Billy Martin
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Levys
Washington, D.C
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Lieberman pledge blocks presidential run
Senate Democrat Joe Lieberman travels the nation fundraising and addressing crowds while pledging not to run if Al Gore enters the race He remains a leading centrist ally to Gore and the Democratic Party with widespread speculation about his own presidential prospects and loyalty to Gore and party goals
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