Senate OKs 3 NM state fair commissioners
Posted at: 02/01/2012 8:43 PM
By: The Associated Press
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The Senate has confirmed several of Gov. Susana Martinez's nominees to the State Fair Commission although the administration drew sharp criticism for its handling of a lease for a new fairgrounds casino.
Kenneth "Twister" Smith of Cabello was confirmed Wednesday on a 40-1 vote and Kenneth "Buster" Goff of Hobbs was approved on a 30-10 vote.
Charlotte Rode of Albuquerque unanimously won confirmation.
Martinez had tried to withdraw their nominations earlier this week after a Senate committee grilled Goff and other commissioners about a 25-year lease for the Downs at Albuquerque. Critics say the deal was rushed through.
Senate Democratic leaders ignored the governor's request and brought the three commissioners up for a vote.
The seven-member commission is appointed by the governor and sets state fair policies.
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