Matthew Reichbach
TODAY’S BLOG ROUNDUP: The Richardson-is-off-to-D.C. edition
You may have heard that Bill Richardson is Barack Obama’s choice for Secretary of Commerce. Some bloggers have also heard and discussed it — but most on the left side of the virtual aisle. Those on the right side of the aisle, at least nationally, seem more concerned about the Saxby Chambliss victory in Georgia [...]
Subpoenas issued in U.S. attorney firings
It is something that Republicans, including a number of those in New Mexico, wish would just go away. According to Public Record writer Jason Leopold, a grand jury has issued subpoenas in a probe into the firing of U.S. attorneys.
In late September, the U.S. Attorney General appointed Nora Dannehy as a special prosecutor looking into [...]
Rail Runner to make inaugural run to Santa Fe Dec. 17
Travelers will be able to ride the Rail Runner Express to Santa Fe starting Dec. 17.
In a press release, Gov. Bill Richardson announced that he, state, local and tribal officials will make the inaugural ride from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. They will also be joined by “several” members of the public.
“This is a historic event [...]
She’ll probably be changing offices shortly, but Diane Denish will still host national lieutenant governors’ meeting in Santa Fe this week
New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish is going to host the National Lieutenant Governors Association Executive Committee and New Member Meeting at the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe on Wednesday through Friday.
But the interesting bit of the press release announcing the meeting came at the end, with a bit of foreshadowing:
The National Lieutenant Governors Association [...]
Ex.-UNM President Louis Caldera named to Obama White House staff
While it is widely expected that Bill Richardson will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s secretary of commerce on Wednesday, another man with New Mexico connections was announced to be on Obama’s White House staff: Louis Caldera.
He has been named director of the White House Military Office.
Caldera is currently a tenured professor at the University of [...]
Almost official! WSJ reports that Bill Richardson will be named commerce secretary tomorrow
On Wednesday, according to various news outlets, Gov. Bill Richardson will be named as Barack Obama’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce.
From the Wall Street Journal:
President-elect Barack Obama plans to introduce New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his Commerce secretary nominee at a Chicago news conference Wednesday, Democratic officials said.
Albuquerque/Santa Fe residents are big texters
An interesting piece in the ABQJournal News blog (via the El Paso Times) pointed out a study that shows Albuquerque and Santa Fe residents are really prolific texters.
Or should i say “ppl who lv in ABQ n SF r rly prolific txtrs?”
The national average for adult cell-phone users who text-message is 48 percent, and the [...]
New Mexico reporter/blogger jailed… but for good cause
A local reporter radio reporter and blogger has been sent to jail.
Peter St. Cyr wrote about the situation on his blog, What’s the Word with Peter St. Cyr. “Just before Thanksgiving, and just in time for the holidays,” St. Cyr wrote, “a warrant was issued for my arrest.”
UFO believers back Bill Richardson for a Cabinet post
The truth is out there, some believe. And Bill Richardson might just be the guy to help release that truth.
According to an article in the Sunday Telegraph, extra-terrestrial life aficionados are all behind a Richardson Cabinet-level appointment in an Obama administration. And they want Richardson to use his potential new position in Barack Obama’s Cabinet [...]
Some Asian Americans not happy with (probable) Bill Richardson pick
According to AsianWeek, Asian Americans are not happy with Barack Obama’s pick of Bill Richardson as his secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department. And it all dates back to the last time Richardson served as a cabinet secretary under a president — his stint as secretary of energy under President Bill Clinton.
Of course, Richardson has [...]