Sunday, March 22, 2009

Images of the 2009 Legislature

I'm still decompressing from the end of the session.

Here's a look back with some of the snapshots I took of the session.

Senate Minority Whip Bill Payne

So that's why they call Sen. Bill Payne The Whip ...

State Sen. Tim Keller in my chair


First Sen. Keller takes Shannon Robinson's seat, then he steals my chair.






CSF students


College of Santa Fe students preparing to camp out on Capitol grounds to protest the loss of their school.







After the Press Conference

Some familiar faces captured following a press conference a few days ago in Gov. Richardson's cabinet room.






Former Running Mates


Former running mates and possible gubernatorial rivals Mayor Marty Chavez and Lt. Gov. Diane Denish enjoy each other's company before a news conference.






PORK FEST!

Pork Fest? Not this session!









Abeyta, Stephenson & Ashman
Some music in the Rotunda by SF Community College Board member Chris Abeyta, State Folklorist Claude Stephenson and Cultural Affairs Secretary Stuart Ashman.



God is Watching





God is watching. And so are these guys.








GOV. RICHARDSON WITH JOHN ARTHUR SMITH

The governor and Dr. No









Keith and Barry



House Republican Whip and AP reporter Barry Massey talk revenie figures.






VAL KILMER GOES TO MEET THE GOV


Val Kilmer goes to governor's office to measure the drapes.