Governor William Richardson

In 1998, Kevin Cole , of Carlsbad, New Mexico set a new world record for the farthest spaghetti nasal ejection, by sending seven-and-a-half inches of noodle rocketing from his nose in a single blow.  In 2001, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta vendors "The Original Breakfast Burrito" also set a record , for the most breakfast burritos sold in one hour at an outdoor event—417.  Wow!  417! Then, in 2002, charity workers from Albuquerque set a record for the world’s largest taco .  The soft-shelled taco weighed over 1,600 pounds, measured almost twenty feet long, and took at least twenty-five people to construct.  So, there’s that. New Mexicans, ... Read Full Story

If Governor Bill Richardson can help it, more people will be having fun at the state fair from today through September 21 when it closes. He must have experienced or heard of the low attendance that I observed in my previous article . He ordered managers at the fair to drop admission and midway prices effective today. Admission prices have been reduced by $1.00 and weekend all-day ride prices by $10.00. In addition, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday admission prices will be two for one, for adults, senior citizens and children. I hope the price reductions will be effective in getting more people to the ... Read Full Story

Press Release SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the New Mexico Film Office will implement a procedure to make public specific financial information related to the state’s film tax credit program. New Mexico offers productions a 25% credit for qualified New Mexico expenses, including salaries for local crew, facilities, lodging, construction materials, equipment rentals, and a number of other categories. In addition, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is in the process of creating a specialized unit to review and process film tax credit submissions. “The tax credit program has helped establish New Mexico as a leader in film and ... Read Full Story

My PR Music Wire (Press Release)~ May 7, 2009 – Acoma, NM – At the 2009 Tribal Governors’ Summit in Acoma New Mexico on Monday, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson thrilled the attendees not only with his moving speech but with his excellent dance moves. During a moving performance by GRAMMY nominated, 7 time Native American Music Award Winner Jana Mashonee, the crowd was in for a shock. Mashonee, a long time friend of the Governor, called him on stage to dance with her for the last song of her set. He readily jumped on stage and brought out some excellent dance steps while ... Read Full Story

Sunday, January 21, 2007 By Leslie Linthicum Copyright © 2007 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer PART 1 Editor's note: New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is exploring a run for the U.S. presidency— the first New Mexican to seek the White House. A five-part, in-depth profile developed over months by Albuquerque Journal reporters Thomas J. Cole and Leslie Linthicum will appear today and over the next four Sundays. They were two guys on a road trip, headed West in an Italian sports car. As it rolled down Interstate 40 toward Santa Fe with the top down on a spring day in 1978, the little Alfa ... Read Full Story