Martinez Wins Nomination For NM House Speaker
Rep. Walter Martinez of Grants was nominated for a fourth term as speaker of the New Mexico House after a 97-21 caucus vote by House Democrats in Santa Fe. His opponent, Rep. Richard J. Kloeppel, drew support from southern Democrats. final selection occurs Jan. 18 with all 70 members voting.
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Bill Feather
Associated Press
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Grants
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D Otero
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House
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Willie Grijalva
Gallup
Bruce King
House Appropriations and Finance Committee
William O'Donnell
D-Dona Ann
Tom Brown
Eddy Chaves
Dona Ana County
Appropriations and Finance Committee
Longs tax cut with jobs program eyed by Carter era lawmakers
The piece outlines Democratic leaders backing a combined tax cut and job program, with Sen. Russell Long urging a $15 billion tax cut alongside $15 billion in job programs. It notes Carter’s cautious stance, the potential for a three-part package, and the debate between tax relief and public works to spur growth.
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Washington Star
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Senate Finance Committee
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Carter
Long
Congress
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ford Administration
Treasury
McCormick Nears Staff Ties Up Roswell Investigator Slot
Dist Atty elect Michael F McCormick said his staff is almost ready with a month before taking office. An investigator for the Roswell office remains unfilled as budget questions loom. State police may provide an investigator if needed. McCormick plans to visit Roswell to learn cases starting early January. In Carlsbad Office, Atty Morris Stagner plans leave, leaving no prosecutors temporarily. Treasurer elect Gail Harris has chosen three staffers and will decide rest after January workload.
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Dist. Atty
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Carlsbad
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Asst. Dist
Asst. Dist. Atty
Morris Stagner
District Attorney's Office
Cathey
Chihuahua
Mexico
Stagner
Gail Harris
Burl Bost
Harris
Las Cruces firm wins low bid for ENMAR project
Mesa Construction of Las Cruces bids 442 995 to renovate former Air Force barracks No 748 into a major Roswell vocational center. Seven bids were opened with high at 495 794 and second low at 443 440 by Cillesson Construction of Albuquerque. Regental and BEF approvals required as bid exceeds earlier estimates.
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Albuquerque
Board of Regents
Governor Apodaca Named as Carter Interior Secretary Candidate
Governor Jerry Apodaca of New Mexico is reportedly on the shortlist for interior secretary under President-elect Jimmy Carter. Apodaca, in Mexico City for Mexico's inauguration, has not commented, while aides say Carter's camp lists him among several western governors under consideration.
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North Dakota
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Idaho
Texas
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Ohio
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