Open conference committees for public access urged by NMPA
The New Mexico Press Association calls on the Legislature to open conference committee meetings to the public. Rep. Ted Hobbs proposes a rules change to require openness while opponents argue public access would not curb backroom deals and may not be appropriate for all branches.
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New Mexico Press Association
Ted Hobbs
Albuquerque
House
Tim Jennings
D-Roswell
NMPA
Jennings
Timeline highlights from January 30 history
On January 30 historical events include the Tet Offensive start in 1968, Charles I beheading in 1649, FDR birth in 1882, Hitler's rise to chancellor in 1933, the Lone Ranger radio debut in 1933, Gandhi's assassination in 1948, the Flying Wallendas tragedy in 1962, and Ranger 6 moon mission launch in 1964.
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Associated Press
England
Charles I
United States
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N.Y
Adolf Hitler
Germany
WXYZ
Detroit
Mahatma Gandhi
El Charro Tortilla Family Defies Stereotypes In Roswell Run
Aida and Antonio Trujillo of El Charro explain their education based approach to Mexican foods at a small family plant that makes 2500 dozen tortillas daily and 1000 six packs of flour tortillas. Their son Joe operates a larger Lovington plant producing burritos and sauces. Local club members plan a talk on foreign countries at a Roswell Women's Club International meeting with tea and samples. Ron Skinner Randy Riley and Bob Riley won the 10th annual New Mexico Varmint Calling Championship with top finishes in the masters division.
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el Charro
Aida
Antonio Trujillo
Trujillo
Joe
Lovington
Roswell Women's Club International Committee
Lillian McDonald
Jose Sanchez
Ernest Postlewaite
Ron Skinner
Randy Riley
Bob Riley
New Mexico
Controversy swirls at New Mexico Capitol over budget and drugs
At the New Mexico Capitol Gov. Gary Johnson faces stiff clashes with Democrats over a 25 million income tax cut and big surplus uses. Lawmakers cut marketing funds from the Economic Development Department, while Republicans fret over drug policy and the death penalty amid intra party tensions.
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Santa FE
Capitol
Gary Johnson
Johnson
Economic Development Department
John Garcia
New Mexico
Garcia
Rob Burpo
Burpo
Ramsay Gorham
Manny Aragon
Gorham
Frank
Johnson Public Safety
Darren White
Protect
Senate
Aragon
Enron Scandal Echoes Lessons From dotcom Bust
The piece contrasts Enron executives cashing out stock during downturns with employee losses while vraagt about responsibility versus victimhood. It cites Cathie and Wayne Stevens of St. Helens Oregon and their 28 years at Pacific General Electric who invested their 401 k in Enron stock and faced collapse of retirement funds.
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Enron
Cathie
Wayne Stevens
St. Helens
Ore
Washington Post
Stevenses
Pacific General Electric
PGE
Privilege Case Flags Political Risk for Bush over Cheney Meetings
The White House faces political risk by denying details of Cheney energy task force meetings with Enron and other executives. Polls show public suspicion of secrecy, arguing a court fight could influence views on Enron, the administration, and the fall elections.
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Washington
White House
Dick Cheney
Bush
Enron
Susi
Nixon
Clinton
Lloyd Cutler
Carter
George Washington
Congress
Ari Fleischer
Cheney
Energy Task Force
Arthur Anderson
Washington Defense
William Moffitt
Moffitt
Cbs-New York Times
Cnn-Time
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Bruce King
Gary
Rhonda
Jay
Thomas
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