Lobbyists Pump Cash Into New Mexico Campaigns
Report shows $106,088 in gifts and $249,322 in campaign contributions from May through December. Major donors include Sunland Park track, Anheuser Busch, and pharmaceutical interests. Key recipients include Speaker Ben Lujan, Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, and Attorney General Patricia Madrid.
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Santa FE
Secretary of State
Sunland Park
Ben Lujan
Anheuser-Busch Cos
Walter Bradley
Patricia Madrid
Energy
Bill Richardson
Bradley
Madrid
New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
House
Senate
Richardson
New Mexico
Anheuser-Busch
el Paso Energy
XTO Energy Inc
Fort Worth
Ruidoso Downs
Wayne Calabrese
Wackenhut Corrections Corp
Hobbs
Santa Rosa
Roswell Leader Seeks Community Branding And Job Growth
Roswell's Mayor Owen urges residents to act as ambassadors to visitors and attract businesses. He touts new Chamber policies, a proactive director, and focus on education and vocational training to reduce dropout rates. The EDF and local downsizing are discussed amid efforts to diversify Roswell’s economy beyond high tech.
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Owen
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Hughes
Intel
Economic Development Foundation
Travis Kirkland
Sion
Jerry Wood
Commission
EDF
Kirkland
Bank of America
Gas Company of
New Mexico
City Hall
Roswell official calls for better transport and shop detours
Burnett urges improved trucking, busing, and air traffic as Roswell begins a Second Street west side development. He pledges to assist residents and merchants with detour routing and problem mitigation while aiming to cut crime, noting vigilance remains essential.
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Second Street
Roswell
Burnett
Water rights clash and state source policy discussed in Roswell
Turney explains water distribution on the Rio Grande prioritizing senior rights and cutting off flows when needed. The issue draws lawmakers and locals, with Chaves County pushing a $70 million plan to resolve water problems while pledging to follow the Supreme Court order. A luncheon of Roswell business leaders and politicians highlights gubernatorial candidates and local reactions.
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Chalma
Turney
Rio Grande
Rod Adair
Adair
New Mexico
Chaves County
Chaves
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Supreme Court
Capitol
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Eldorado Hotel
Rep
John Sanchez
Rob Burpo
Burpo
Tim Jennings
Dub Williams
Avon Wilson
Dan Foley
Judy Stubbs
Sharon Lombardi
Dairy Producers of New Mexico
Phelps White
Gynn Langford
Langford
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