http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nm-news/ en-us Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:20:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133078/posts President-elect Barack Obama met Friday with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in Chicago, Democratic sources said, who is under consideration to be Secretary of State in the Obama administration. News of the meeting comes after a similar face-to-face meeting Thursday between Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) sparked a day-long frenzy of speculation about the possibility that she could be Secretary of State. The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133078/posts#comment Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:20:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132225/posts Author's Note: The events related in this story are true. It is set in the real town of Hobbs, New Mexico, although some names have been changed to protect the guilty. It begins early in the morning, the day after tomorrow. "And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had...and his sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistines."-- 1 Samuel 17:40. "We Americans have set dangerous precedents. We can rest assured that those pushing for gun... Keep and Bear Arms http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132225/posts#comment Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:49:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132595/posts To troops downed in combat, few sights are sweeter than the approach of military rescuers. In a few weeks, Tucson will be at the center of efforts to speed up that lifesaving process. Personnel from around the globe will converge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from Dec. 1 to Dec. 12 for the largest rescue exercise of its kind. The effort, dubbed Angel Thunder, will involve the U.S. Army and Air Force, troops from Germany, Chile, Colombia and observers from Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Pakistan. Several non-military U.S. agencies such as the State and Justice departments, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency... Arizona Daily Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132595/posts#comment Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:07:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2130920/posts WASHINGTON -- The battle for America's top diplomatic post spilled into view Tuesday, as some Hispanic leaders made a public push to have President-elect Barack Obama name Bill Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, as his secretary of state. [Bill Richardson] Bill Richardson Sen. John Kerry, an early backer of Mr. Obama who failed in his own bid for the presidency four years ago, sought to deflect reports that he is lobbying for the job. "I haven't talked to anybody. I've had no conversations. It's all speculation, and I have nothing further to say," Sen. Kerry told the Associated Press... wsj.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2130920/posts#comment Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:55:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2131023/posts In an uncredited episode of The Twilight Zone, James Carville was just on the phone with CNN News regarding the trial balloon from The One's campaign that Bill Richardson -- arguably the biggest doofus ever to hold a Cabinet seat -- may be Obama's Secretary of State. Richardson gives incompetent political hackery a bad name. As Clinton's Secretary of Energy, he allowed nuclear material to go missing on a regular basis while doing everything he could to hurt the domestic nuclar power industry. As a US Congressman he was informally voted Second Dumbest Member of Congress (after Joe Kennedy). He... CNN Live http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2131023/posts#comment Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:53:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129458/posts Hispanic activists are pressing president-elect Barack Obama to appoint New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as secretary of state. They argue Richardson, a Hispanic who held cabinet-level and foreign policy posts in the Clinton administration, would help Obama deal with Latin American issues, and that the move would show the incoming president’s commitment to including Latinos in his administration. Obama has talked about reworking free trade deals including the North American Free Trade Agreement, and he faces turmoil in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela. The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda wrote to Obama on Monday pressing for Richardson’s appointment. NHLA members... Phoenix Business Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129458/posts#comment Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:18:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128974/posts New Mexico's Economic Development Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city government of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to coordinate business-building efforts along the border. Each agency has agreed to share information about industry sectors that hold the greatest promise of joint success for each side, such as trade leads and joint venture opportunities. Another part of the agreement calls for each side to include the other, when appropriate, in cross-border site visits when the region is under consideration by potential maquiladora supplier leads. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128974/posts#comment Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:03:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128206/posts SNIP By cellphone from Bulgaria, he said: "There's sort of a rumor around that I'm maybe thinking about running to be governor of New Mexico? Well, it's sort of true. It's been my home 25 years. I really love my state. Poor, hardworking, decent people - Native Americans, carpenters, artists, expats mixed in with hundreds of the world's smartest physicists at Los Alamos. I've always thought of myself as functioning as a candidate for them. "The media interests me and it's influenced politicians since the '60s, and I'm approaching this as a worthy serious endeavor. I would be very comfortable... New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128206/posts#comment Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:47:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2127786/posts Weeks before Barack Obama won the presidency, he met privately in Washington with his former Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, and Latino political leaders who had fervently backed her bid. The cards were laid upon the table, according to one of the participants. The Hispanic leaders said they expected at least two Latinos to be named to an Obama Cabinet — meeting the standard set by President-elect Bill Clinton in 1992 — but preferred three. Of course, they also wanted sub-Cabinet-level posts. In return, Obama needed assurances that Hispanics — who had overwhelmingly voted for Clinton... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2127786/posts#comment Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:42:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2125410/posts BY all thats holy, starting in the morning, I swear to never spend a dime on any business that helped elect this islamic, socialist who sneers at our constitition. I further swear to never help an individual who voted for him. They are dead to me. To the degree that i am anyone's atlas, I will now shrug. They are on their own. I never understood the brother against brother stories for the sad time in 1860 during the civil war. Now, I fully do. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2125410/posts#comment Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:33:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2125002/posts In presidential elections, not all counties are created equal. Generally, the counties that matter most are located in closely contested states, where they play a key role in determining the winner. Thus the most populous county in the U.S. — Los Angeles County, located in safely Democratic California — isn’t nearly as important in determining this election as the 95th largest county — Albuquerque’s Bernalillo County, the gateway to winning the swing state of New Mexico. Politico (For What it's Worth_ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2125002/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:19:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124414/posts Are you awake?? Then take this opportunity, tonight, to get the best Obama expose' or Obama vs. McCain voter guides out by email, to everyone who has an email address that you either have or find. One night of lost sleep? Think of what others have sacrificed for the American freedoms we would be losing with a "President Barack Obama." FR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124414/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:22:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124249/posts The narrative of this historic presidential election has come down to which candidate will close the deal and win the trust of Pennsylvania voters. From the outside looking in, Pennsylvania has become a metaphor for all that is wrong with our country when it comes to race -- especially those of its Democrats who are soft on or wary of Barack Obama. Yet on the inside, Pennsylvania is far from its broad-brush portrayal as racist. It is not the color of the candidate; it is the culture he represents. Say what you will, Obama's "spread the wealth" tongue-slip hit home... The Pittsburgh Tribune Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124249/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 02:33:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124179/posts A billboard in Central El Paso supporting GOP Presidential Candidate, John Mc Cain, has people talking. First it was missing information, now people say its message is too strong. The billboard is at I-10 West near Raynolds. About a week ago, it did not mention the person or committee who paid for it. But recently "Paid for by Laura McIntyre" was added. Now some democrats are not happy it says "McCain Palin, Change babies can live with." El Paso Republican Party Chairman, Mike Moore, calls it freedom of speech at its finest. "It's not paid for by any political committee... KDBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124179/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:12:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124171/posts http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live_asx.html?stream=stream4 CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124171/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:06:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124155/posts SNIP McCain is scheduled to speak at a late-afternoon rally in Roswell. Doors open at 3 p.m. at Great Southwest Aviation, the site of a rally by McCain's vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, on Oct. 19. SNIP News10 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124155/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:43:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124058/posts Late today, Karl Rove's Electoral College projection changed from 311, McCain 160, toss-up 67 to Obama 338, McCain 200, no toss-ups. I’ve only been doing professional GOP politics for 18 years, and Karl is a lot smart than I am. But the only way I will agree with him is when the final vote is tallied. We all know John has a huge mountain to climb tomorrow, but all the battleground states races have greatly tightened up. - FlA Latest update..... KarlRove.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2124058/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 23:18:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123303/posts I haven't been able to log into to my hotmail account for over four hours. I know this is probably paranoid, but are Obama-bots starting their election day games? Im on McCain's mailing list. Also ive sent out a lot of anti Obama email. My daughter is able to sign into her MSN email just fine. Is anyone else having the same problem this morning? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123303/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:19:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122923/posts <p>About 1,200 fewer San Juan County residents voted early this year than during early voting in the last presidential election. Early voting ended at 6 p.m. Saturday. Polls at the San Juan County Clerk's Office had been open since Oct. 7 and at five places around the county since Oct. 18.</p> New Mexico The Daily Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122923/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:16:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122889/posts CHARLESTON - At least one state coal industry leader said he was shocked by comments Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made earlier this year concerning his plan to aggressively charge polluters for carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. "What I've said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else's out there," Obama said in a Jan. 17 interview with the San Francisco Chronicle that was made public today first on the Web site newsbusters.org, which calls itself "the leader in documenting, exposing and neutralizing liberal media... West Virginia Record http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122889/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 23:29:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122529/posts Weekly town hall meeting-style debates for the last two months, as proposed by Sen. John McCain, would have done much to inform the public about the issues — and about McCain's long, clear record as a moderate who works across party lines. Sen. Barack Obama, whose record is very thin, shrewdly rejected the joint tour that could have given swing voters a more substantial comparison of the candidates. The Republican hasn't fared well in the traditional campaign that ensued, though voters caught a glimpse of the real McCain when he firmly told a supporter there was no reason to "fear"... The Albuquerque Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122529/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 14:55:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122417/posts Audio Unearthed ATTN: Coal states Virginia , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Indiana and more guess what Obama told San Francisco about you. San Francisco Gate Interview January 17 2008 YOUTUBE http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122417/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:51:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122302/posts Campaign Calendar "I'm going to fight for my cause every day as your President. I'm going to fight to make sure every American has every reason to thank God, as I thank Him: that I'm an American, a proud citizen of the greatest country on earth, and with hard work, strong faith and a little courage, great things are always within our reach. Fight with me. Fight with me." - John McCain Use this calendar to find the latest events for McCain-Palin 2008. 11/2/2008 8:45:00 AM - Wallingford, PA Road to Victory Rally in Wallingford, PA Please join Senator... johnmccain http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122302/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 04:05:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122221/posts This election year, voters will be asked whether to retain 2 appellate judges and 74 district court judges. These judges must receive 57% voter approval to remain on the bench. To help voters make informed decisions, the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation will release its evaluations on whether to retain these judges on September 18, 2008. Please check back at this website on or after that date for more information. And, please vote in all elections for which you are eligible – including judicial retention elections. Absentee voting begins October 7, 2008. Early voting begins October 18, 2008. The General... New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122221/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 02:22:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122191/posts Please join Senator John McCain for a Road to Victory Rally in Roswell, NM on Monday November 3rd. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. McCain/Palin Campaign http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122191/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 01:49:42 GMT