Richardson calls for limits on contributions gifts and ethics panel
Gov. Bill Richardson urged the Legislature to curb campaign contributions and gifts to public officials, create an ethics commission, and expand public financing to judges. HeWould expand the Governmental Conduct Act to include judges after a Supreme Court ruling. He backed tighter reporting and spending limits, with thresholds for individuals and gifts, and a phased public financing plan for contested judges races.
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Bill Richardson
Richardson
Supreme Court
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High Court
Charles Maestas
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New Mexico Spaceport Lands Leased for 25-Year Venture
The Space Authority signed 25-year agreements to lease 18,000 acres near Upham, Sierra County, with the state Land Office and two ranches. The deals prohibit mineral exploration and other developments that could hinder Spaceport America, set $25,000 annual rent rising 3 percent to year 15, plus compensation and relocation funds for ranchers, and outline buyout options after year 12. The project includes DMJM Aviation/AECOM design work, and Branson's Virgin Galactic eyeing suborbital tours.
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Rick Homans
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Land Office
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Las Cruces
Bill Richardson
Pat Lyons
Bar Cross
Lewis Cain
Spaceport
Underage drinking group boots NMSU from membership
Las Cruces’s Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition expelled New Mexico State University saying the school fails to curb underage and binge drinking. The action followed regents approval of alcohol sales at athletic events, while university officials defended safety efforts and pledged continued involvement without official capacity.
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