1
It’s snowing.
We can tell because we are trained observers…and because no government employees are answering their phones.

2
And another storm is on the way.
Déjà blizzard.

3
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish names Val Kilmer to her transition advisory team.
He’ll be providing some role-playing exercises and a little method acting to help her get into her new part.

4
University of New Mexico President David Schmidly says his $587,000 salary isn’t too high.
And his gold shoes are very tasteful.

5
New Mexico receives a failing grade on college affordability in national study.
But if you can manage to eek out a degree, someday you too could be an overpaid administrator.

6
City cancels Christmas ice sculptures to save money.
And expect Santa Claus to ride the bus to your house this year.

7
Sanbusco Market Center will now charge for parking.
Charging people to shop…there’s a recession strategy.