Former state Attorney General Patricia Madrid is believed to be on the short list for interior secretary.Politico, an online web journal, reports Madrid, who was one of two woman appointed by Barack Obama' Latino Advisory Board during the fall election. Madrid was also a co-chair of the Democratic Party’s Platform Committee, is on the list with former Colorado Senator Ken Salazar.
Two New Mexicans, Bernalillo County Commissioner Deanna Archuleta and former Richardson energy advisor Ned Farquhar have been rumored to be on Obama's interior department transition team.
Governor Richardson had been on the list for the interior spot, but now appears to be the top contender to become Commerce Secretary.
UPDATED - SUNDAY 1:37PM
The Associated Press reports it's official: Richardson to be named U.S. Commerce Secretary
The official says Obama plans to announce Richardson's selection after Thanksgiving. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about the negotiations.
Richardson was energy secretary and U.N. ambassador under President Bill Clinton. Richardson would be the most visible Hispanic named to Obama's Cabinet.
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