2. US Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, announces he’ll retire in 2012. Before or after the end of the world?

3. Downtown Borders bookstore will close. It’s so sad when corporate America fails.

4. Secretary of state says New Mexico’s voter rolls are inflated. Just like its elected officials’ egos.

5. Jurors find Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center owes more than $10 million in damages in neglect case. Now who feels sick?

6. US Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, creates proposal to train airline attendants to identify intoxicated passengers. Hint: They’re the annoying ones who keep ordering drinks.

7. Lawmakers aren’t sure if Gov. Susana Martinez’ public education secretary cabinet choice is qualified for the job. They’re going to investigate as soon as they determine if they’re qualified for their own jobs.

8. Santa Fe Police union takes no-confidence vote on chief and administration. As an annual ritual.