7 Days

From Aug. 5

1
Federal judge says attorney general and secretary of state were wrong: New Mexico nonprofits critical of lawmakers are not political action committees.
At least one elected official still understands the freedom of speech concept.

2
City officials aren’t sure if they can set up public financing in time for the 2010 city elections.
But they’ve just about got the phone system figured out.

3
Border agents seize 950 pounds of marijuana.
That might explain why everyone is so tense lately.

4
State Auditor Hector Balderas announces he’ll run for re-election next year.
Oh good, now we can sleep tonight.

5
Rail Runner will start running seven days a week.
As part of a state initiative to cut down on Sunday drivers.

6
Attorneys for Carlos Fierro ask for even more evidence thrown out in vehicular homicide case.
Who needs personal accountability when you’ve got lawyers?

7
After three years, the city is almost ready to start seizing cars from repeat drunk drivers.
And there’s probably plenty more of them by now.

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