Word spread through Washington, D.C., that Richardson was poised to resign to move to the Energy Department. This decision has not been made yet. I think it will.
Smart money's on that happening.
Another source familiar with Richardson's thinking said the switch was probable. Richardson, a former Democratic congressman from New Mexico, has been the top contender for the energy job being vacated by Federico Peqa, who announced April 6 that he would leave the Cabinet this summer. Copyright 1998 Tri-City Herald. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.