Spaceport Authority

Facing an enormous budget crisis, some legislators have aimed their sights at the governor, attempting to limit his political appointees, which range from cabinet secretaries to the governor’s mansion chef, who earns over $90,000, and First Lady Barbara Richardson’s assistant, who earns over $100,000.

Construction of the 10,000-foot runway at Spaceport America is underway, the New Mexico Spaceport Authority announced today.