Johnson names Democrat as first cabinet secretary
New Mexico Governor elect Gary Johnson named Democrat David Harris as secretary of finance and administration, marking a rare cross party appointment. Harris, 50, has 22 years in state government and heads the Legislative Finance Committee, aiding budget proposals. Harris will be DFA deputy secretary James Jimenez is LFC deputy. many staff may follow. Harris praised Johnson's vision and opportunity to make a difference while Idaho free of party lines.
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Santa FE
Gary Johnson
Johnson
David Harris
Harris
Senate
Billy McKibben
Hobbs
McKibben
Legislative Finance Committee
LFC
DFA
Bruce King
Kay Marr
Rep
Max Coll
Dsanta Fe
James Jimenez
Ben Altamirano
Silver City
Jimenez
King names new National Guard chief in New Mexico
Outgoing Gov Bruce King appoints Brig. Gen. Melvyn S Montano as adjutant general, to the chagrin of Gov elect Gary Johnson who sought to choose his own candidate. Montano promises cooperation, notes priorities include air defense viability and proper equipment for the National Guard.
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Santa FE
Bruce King
National Guard
Gary Johnson
King
Melvyn S. Montano
Montano
Johnson
Montana
New Mexico Senators Back GATT Trade Pact In Senate Vote
U S senators Domenici and Bingaman supported the GATT expansion, joining 76 to 24 in endorsing the 124 nation accord. They stressed long term gains like tariff reductions and higher exports while noting concerns over a growing Asian trade deficit.
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Pete Domenici
Jeff Bingaman
U.S. Senate
Senate
Domenici
R-N.m
Bingaman
D-N.m
House
Gatt
Slain teen's mother testifies in estranged husband's trial
Melene Kulick testified in the Anthony Stills murder case regarding the April 19 1993 death of Hollie Karr at La Cueva High School for a beating and strangulation. Kulick described Stills calling her at work to say Hollie was dead and that police found blood on a light switch. The defendant faces charges including first degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. Hollie’s boyfriend placed her at the apartment by 2:55 pm. A medical investigator said Hollie died from a beating and strangulation.
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Albuquerque
Melene Kulick
Tulsa
Okla
Anthony Stills
Hollie Karr
Hollie
Stills
Kulick
la Cueva High School
Minzner sworn in as second woman on NM Supreme Court
Pamela Minzner was sworn in as the second female justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court, taking an oath before more than 100 legal professionals. She praised mentors and thanked her husband and supporters after overcoming cancer, and she succeeds Seth Montgomery on an eight year term.
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Minzner
N.M. Supreme Court
Santa FE
Pamela Minzner
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Gene Franchini
Bruce King
Seth Montgomery
Joseph Baca
Mary Walters
Walters
Audi
Ence
Dick Minzner
Narcotics officer fired over cocaine theft allegations
An Albuquerque detective Bruce McAllister was fired for allegedly stealing crack cocaine from drug dealers and breaking rules during a five month narcotics probe. His lawyer Ira Bolnick plans to appeal, claiming no credible evidence. Police Chief Polisar did not confirm the firing.
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Albuquerque
Joe Polisar
Bruce McAllister
Ira Bolnick
McAllister
Bolnick
McAllis
Ter
Five Year Old Leukemia Patient Receives Regional Aid
Karen Fonseca-Lopez, a Chihuahua, Mexico, girl with advanced acute lymphoblastic leukemia, arrived in Albuquerque for treatment after the Children Hospital of New Mexico said it cannot provide long term chemotherapy to non residents. Local families and organizations pledged assistance as she faces planned chemotherapy next week.
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Albuquerque
Mexico
Karen Fonseca-Lopez
Chihuahua
Children’s Hospital of
New Mexico
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