https://freerepublic.com/tag/boatwreck/ en-us Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:30:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336330/posts ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE, N.M. (KRQE) - One mariner knew a collision with his own boat could not be avoided as a large houseboat with Gov. Bill Richardson aboard and an aide at the helm tried to dock Saturday at an Elephant Butte Lake marina. No one was hurt in the 5:15 p.m. incident that damaged three boats and the marina. However Brian Condit, Richardson's chief of staff, was cited for negligent operation of the houseboat Bloody Mary. Richardson told KRQE News 13 Wednesday that he was napping at the time. "I think it's important that we get the facts out,"... KRQE News 13, Albuquerque https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336330/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:30:25 GMT