7 Days

From Aug. 19

1
Gov. Bill Richardson wants first-time drunk drivers to receive a mandatory three days in jail.
Just enough time to sober up.

2
City seizure of drunk drivers’ cars could start by the end of the month.
So now would be a good time to start a tow truck company?

3
Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones reinstates twice-convicted felon as his executive assistant.
It’s so hard to find good help these days.

4
City councilors reportedly cost city $5,300 for cell phone calls and texting in six months.
Maybe they should consider only communicating via Facebook.

5
Richardson announces he won’t give up on improving education.
And if that doesn’t work, dagnammit, he’ll make it worse!

6
County Assessor’s Office says it’s having a hard time putting a price tag on one-of-a-kind mansion.
Just pick the highest amount on record and add a zero or two.

7
New report recommends creating an Office of Compulsive Gambling.
It can share office space with the Department of Uncontrollable Binge Drinking and the Erratic Sexual Behavior Division.

 
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