[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24684]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                      DEANNA SAUCEDA DEPARTS KRQE

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, one of the finest and most 
respected news anchors in New Mexico, Deanna Sauceda, is departing KRQE 
television of Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a distinguished career 
with the news station for nearly 12 years. She has often been credited 
with making a major contribution toward building KRQE's solid 
reputation.
  There are thousands of loyal KRQE watchers who have great faith in 
what they see from the Channel 13 KRQE newscasts. They believe them to 
be fair and thorough--providing news coverage that keeps them well 
informed by separating fact from opinion. As the lead anchor for the 
program, Deanna Sauceda insisted on good reporting, crisp writing, 
visual stories, and accuracy in every thing covered in KRQE's news 
reports.
  I had the privilege of being interviewed by Deanna just over a week 
ago. That opportunity was afforded because KRQE has committed to giving 
all the candidates for federal office 5 minutes of free air time to 
help constituents learn what the issues are and where candidates stand. 
I applaud KRQE for providing this service and engaging its viewers in 
our democracy. The professional that she is, during our interview 
Deanna asked me some hard-hitting and engaging questions. While she was 
tough, she also had a wonderful sense of humor and it was a lovely 
dialogue.
  I know that Deanna Sauceda will be missed for her judgment, 
experience, toughness under pressure, and for her vast knowledge of the 
people, places, and events that have made New Mexico over the last two 
decades.
  Deanna, I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors.

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