1
City Finance Committee agrees to give 400th anniversary nonprofit $750,000.
Forget the recession: Let’s party!
2
City Council approves public financing of city elections starting in 2010.
Why not? We’re paying for everything else.
3
Legislature shows little reaction to latest revelations of “pay to play” in New Mexico investments.
They have SFS: Scandal Fatigue Syndrome.
4
Youth burglars face their victims in court.
Which is good practice for a career in politics.
5
City and county police have impounded nearly 100 drunk drivers’ cars.
What did they do the rest of the day?
6
Legislature convenes to figure out how to cut more than $650 million from state budget without raising taxes, cutting salaries, eliminating jobs or hurting education.
A resolution recommending magic is on the fast track to the Senate.
7
Santa Fe Fiesta Council reportedly won’t change its policies despite fallout from a physical altercation between Fiesta queen and princess.
The council will, however, consider offers for a reality TV show.