Two Martinez appointees move into protected jobs

Two more of Gov. Susana Martinez's political appointees - a Gaming Control Board member and the director of adult prisons - have slid into civil service jobs as Martinez prepares to leave office Dec. 31, state government personnel records show. The job changes make it possible - but don't guarantee - that the Martinez appointees will remain employed with the state under the administration of Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat.

Trump raises hopes, says North Korea returning US remains

It's been more than a decade since North Korea turned over the remains of American troops missing from the Korean War. So, President Donald Trump's suggestion Friday that Pyongyang has begun delivering remains to the U.S. raised the hopes of families who have sought closure for more than 60 years.

Trump raises hopes, says North Korea returning remains of American troops

U.S. President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sentosa Island on Tuesday in Singapore. WASHINGTON>> It's been more than a decade since North Korea turned over the remains of American troops missing from the Korean War.

Tough talk: US envoys on how to negotiate with North Korea

Heading into his North Korea summit with characteristic bravado, President Donald Trump says he is ready to negotiate an accord with Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2010, file photo, released by China's Xinhua news agency, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, center, arrives at Pyongyang international airport in Pyongyang, capital of North Korea.

Sunday on – This Week’: President Trump’s Personal Attorney Rudy Giuliani

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani introduces Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump to deliver remarks at a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22, 2016. This Sunday, George Stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to discuss the Trump team's strategy in the Mueller investigation.

PHOTO: Pictured (L-R) are President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Amid uncertainty over whether the North Korea summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will occur on June 12, former New Mexico Governor and North Korea negotiator - Bill Richardson - says that there is a 60-40 percent chance that the historic meeting will not only happen but also produce a positive outcome. Add North Korea as an interest to stay up to date on the latest North Korea news, video, and analysis from ABC News.

Bill Richardson: ‘Good Sign’ NKorean Intel Leader in US for Talks

It is a good sign that high-ranking North Korean official Kim Yong Chol has traveled to the United States for meetings with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other U.S. officials, as he has the ear of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, former UN Ambassador and Gov. Bill Richardson said Wednesday. "He is head of the intelligence service, which is the biggest power center next to Kim Jong Un in North Korea," Richardson told Fox News' "America's Newsroom."

Fmr. Gov. Bill Richardson weighs in on upcoming North Korea summit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is making national headlines in light of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. As a former U.N. ambassador, Richardson has negotiated with North Korea in the past and has extensive knowledge of the hermit kingdom.

Philippine leader tells Suu Kyi to ignore rights criticism

Philippine president said he pities Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi for being the focus of international criticism over her country's handling of the Rohingya refugee crisis. Suu Kyi and Duterte met in New Delhi this week at a summit of Southeast Asian leaders on the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India ties.

US criticizes Russia for arming Myanmar amid Rohingya crisis

The United States criticized Russia on Wednesday for approving sales of fighter jets to Myanmar's military despite its deadly operations against Rohingya Muslims, warning that Moscow's actions could make the situation worse. Russian defense officials used a visit to Myanmar this week to announce a deal to deliver six Su-30 fighter jets to the country's military.

Lucky Varela: Longtime state employee served for 30 years in New Mexico House

Lucky Varela: Longtime state employee served for 30 years in New Mexico House Luciano "Lucky" Varela died Saturday night in Santa Fe. He was 82. Check out this story on scsun-news.com: Representative Luciano "Lucky" Varela, D-Santa Fe, sits in the house chambers as house members honor him on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.

Richardson: Tillerson ‘Tamped Down’ Trump’s Tough Talk on NKorea

President Donald Trump's "fire and fury" warnings to North Korea over its nuclear capabilities "initially was over the top," but it was effectively "tamped down" by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday, according to former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson. "The president has his own style," Richardson, also a former New Mexico governor, told Fox News' "America's Newsroom" anchor Bill Hemmer.

A big reason emails from WikiLeaks aren’t as damaging for Hillary Clinton? Donald Trump

When Donald Trump charges that the media are plotting against him, he often points to the hacked private emails of Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, now available for the world to see on WikiLeaks. In another presidential election, they just might be.

APNewsBreak: New Mexico spaceport authority director resigns

In this Dec. 9, 2014, file photo, Christine Anderson, executive director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, poses for a photo at the end of the taxiway at Spaceport America in Upham, N.M. Anderson is resigning, saying she still believes in the commercial space industry and that Spaceport America has a role to play. Anderson announced her resignation in a memo sent Tuesday, July 19, 2016, to the authority's board of directors and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez.

Anderson steps down as head of spaceport

At the time Anderson took over, Virgin Galactic head Richard Branson was predicting that his spacecraft would be blasting passengers into sub-orbital space from Spaceport America by the summer of 2012 Anderson steps down as head of spaceport At the time Anderson took over, Virgin Galactic head Richard Branson was predicting that his spacecraft would be blasting passengers into sub-orbital space from Spaceport America by the summer of 2012 Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/29Sms7i Spaceport America Chief Executive Officer Christine Anderson, looks on as the reflection of the spaceport is reflected in her glasses in July of 2009.