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Saturday, December 29, 2012  Appeals courts this week dealt blows to plaintiffs in two cases seeking to recover millions of dollars from an alleged "pay-to-play" scheme involving supporters of former Gov. Bill Richardson.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Albuquerque Journal reports Richardson-era whistleblower settles and resigns amid lawsuit.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The state Court of Appeals has ruled about 11,000 state workers are entitled to retroactive pay increases because former Gov. Bill Richardson's administration didn't follow union contracts in distributing money provided by the Legislature for employee compensation in 2009.

Friday, June 10, 2011  The New Mexico Game and Fish Department has voted to pull out of the federal government's controversial Mexican gray wolf recovery project.

Friday, December 31, 2010  New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has decided not to pardon Billy the Kid.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson says he's still reviewing documents and public comments related to a possible posthumous pardon for one of New Mexico's most famous Old West outlaws.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  South Korean fighter jets scream through skies to prepare for possible surprise North Korean attack

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  A State Department spokesman says New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is going to North Korea on a private visit.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson's administration says New Mexicans can still receive a $200 rebate for buying certain energy-efficient appliances.

Friday, November 19, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson's administration is cutting a program serving about 3,700 developmentally disabled.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson is suspending all hiring in New Mexico's executive branch for the rest of the year.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republican Susana Martinez has won the New Mexico governor's race, making history as the first Hispanic woman to become a state's chief executive.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  A legislative task force wants state employees and the public to make suggestions for improving government operations.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Border security, economic development and energy are the focus of U.S. and Mexican border governors who have gathered in Santa Fe.

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson says he tried to recruit investment in New Mexico during meetings with executives of more than 20 companies during a trip to Spain.