Connie

This is Connie Beimer. The picture she is holding is of her husband, Rodger. I put this picture in the blog a couple of weeks ago. Rodger is a big guy, Connie is a small woman. It all started in my den back in the late 80's or so. It was Superbowl Sunday and Rodger, who had know Connie for some time, asked her out on a date to our party. The rest, as they say, is history. Rodger, Connie, Bobbi and I went to dinner last night at Ambrosia in Old Town(I recommend it), and we had a great time talking about the 'old days.' Connie has a great back ground. She is a very accomplished woman and one of the hardest workers I have ever known. She is known for her desire to get things done quickly and efficiently. She would make a great political candidate for high office, but she never has taken the bait. Connie has a diverse background. She was news anchor and talk show host for KOB770 Radio and a special correspsondent for PM magazine. She served as Director of Communications for the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. She was Director of Marketing for regional members of the Presbyterian Hospital System. She served as my Director of Cultural Services for the City of Albuquerque. She served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City in the last two years of my term as Mayor. She worked as a volutneer for Bill Richardson's campaign before taking on a paid position as field director. She was Deputy Director of Richardson's transition team and became Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor. She was then lured away to become Chief of Staff for UNM President Louis Caldera. Pretty impressive.

You must, I repeat, absolutely must read Frank Rich in the New York Times today. Please!