And Commerce Secretary Goes to …

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2008 Bearded political renaissance man and current governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson was picked Wednesday morning to be Barack Obama's secretary of commerce. The unsurprising move makes Richardson the latest politician drafted by Team Obama, who point to Richardson's experience at the U.N., as governor, and as energy secretary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Clean-Energy State

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2008 The Guardian reports that New Mexico, with its thousands of square miles of sun-soaked, wind-swept land, is vying to become the epicenter of the new green economy. Given the right tax breaks and technological breakthroughs, the Land of Enchantment could become the Saudi Arabia of sun. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Memorial Day: Campaign Trail Edition

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2008 Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama observed Memorial Day in Puerto Rico and New Mexico, respectively, paying tribute to U.S. military men and women from the past and the present and making their cases for becoming commander in chief. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Accidentally Seized Part of Mexico

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2007 It turns out that 15 miles of a seven-year-old border fence between the US and Mexico was accidentally built between one and six feet into Mexican territory Mexico wants it moved as soon as possible, which could cost the U more than $3 million. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schumer Ties Bush to U.S. Attorney Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Mar 14, 2007 Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced Tuesday that there is now "direct evidence that Attorney General Gonzales was carrying out the political wishes of the president" when he fired U.S. attorneys. (h/t: Alternet) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

House Majority Leader Wants Ethics Investigation

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2007 Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., has said there should be an ethics investigation of improper behavior related to the politically motivated firing of eight U.S. attorneys. The Senate is already conducting an inquiry into the matter, which involves at least three prominent Republicans in Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Mexico Tries Talking Urinals

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2007 New Mexico's transportation department has installed 500 talking deodorizers in urinals around the state in an effort to curb drunk driving. The motion-activated device plays a recorded message that encourages the captive listener to phone a friend or a cab if he has "had one too many." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Potential ‘First’ Joins the Race

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2007 Add another potential milestone to the growing list: Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.) is running for president. Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president if elected, also served as energy secretary and a diplomat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )