Gov Johnson calls budget a bust with flying pig stunt
Gov Gary Johnson told Albuquerque business leaders he might sign the budget only if Medicaid costs are cut and the rest of the plan is flat. He warned of Medicaid funding risk and a looming July 1 start without a budget, mocking the bill with a pink pig prop. Senate leaders warn Medicaid could run out without a deal.
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Carlsbad man gets 30 years in murder plea bargain
Coley Ingram was sentenced to two consecutive 15 year terms for the second degree murders of Anthony Granado and Ronnie Lujan in Carlsbad last December. He faced up to 46.5 years with 30 years to serve and will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
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Forum forum highlights candidates and attendees at Roswell luncheon
The event featured Leo Martinez and Steve Pearce discussing politics with a local audience near I 40. Tinsley’s wife spoke for him as Meredith. attendees included State Sen Rod Adair and Rep Avon Wilson along with county and city officials and CCRW members.
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Sanchez pledges roots and unity in New Mexico campaign
Sanchez, elected state representative in 2000, touts business success with Right Way Roofing and vows to unite diverse groups including farmers, ranchers, miners, and oil and gas producers. He pledges to visit Chaves County and bring a governor to the southeastern region.
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Albuquerque
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McMinn Pushes PRC Public Relations and Data Use
McMinn cites public awareness of the consumer relations division as a PRC issue and says commissioners should be accessible resources. He notes VP level contacts for complaints and data collection to inform applications. McMinn, a two term Chaves County commissioner, needs 469 signatures to run, with filing by March 19 for the June 4 primary and November 3 election.
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Secretary of State
Bingaman Pushes New Mexico Energy Policy Effort
Senator Bingaman, a Santa Fe Democrat and chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, advocates a new energy policy with tax incentives from the Energy Policy Act of 2002. He says national energy needs require strong support for independent oil and gas producers in New Mexico and across the country. He spoke in Las Cruces at the Student Leadership Institute and met Mexican officials on immigration and cross border issues.
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Santa Fe Democrat
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
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