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Summary: The article discusses the major donors to Bill Richardson's campaign, including Nelson Perenchlo and the Maloof family, who collectively donated tens of thousands of dollars. The Maloofs, known for their Democratic leanings, hosted a high-profile fundraiser featuring Al Gore. The donations demonstrate the significant financial backing Richardson received from influential individuals and companies.
Significance: This document provides insight into the major donors supporting Bill Richardson's political campaign, highlighting the influence of wealthy individuals and families in New Mexico politics.
Key Topics: campaign finance election donations New Mexico politics
Key People:
  • Bill Richardson - politician receiving donations
  • Nelson Perenchlo - major donor to Richardson and other political candidates
  • Gavin Maloof - member of influential Maloof family and donor to Richardson
  • Colleen Maloof - Maloof family matriarch and host of Richardson fundraiser
  • Al Gore - featured guest at Maloof-hosted Richardson fundraiser
Document Type
News Article
Date
July 17, 2006
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES012

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Albuquerque Tribune Online Page 4 of 28 States. He also owns Chartwell Partners, a Los Angeles investment company. Perenchlo has actively supported candidates, mostly in California. He gave at least $200,000 to California Gov. Gray Davis during this election cycle. He also gave money to national Republican Congressional Committees and made smaller donations to Democratic congressional candidates. Richardson has known Perenchlo since his days in Congress. 7. Maloof family: $87,417 The high-profile New Mexico family, known for its support of Democratic candidates and causes, put its financial backing behind Richardson. The Joe G. Maloof Company, the family's liquor business, pitched in $30,000. Gavin Maloof donated $40,000. Family matriarch Colleen Maloof used her Albuquerque home and catered a fund-raising event - to the tune of $15,917 - on Richardson's behalf. Former Vice President Al Gore was the featured guest at the event. The Maloofs own the Sacramento Kings basketball team and the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The Maloofs also donated a $1,500 trip to its Las Vegas resort as an auction item that Richardson used during a fund-raising event. 8. BGK Equities III LLC: $50,000 The Santa Fe real estate company is one of the largest commercial firms in the state. Among its clients are state agencies, which lease office space from BGK. PPublic Records Request No.: 17-2957/2006 http://abqtrib.com/archives/news02/120702_Page_04_donate.shtml DOJ-OGR-00031234