SENIOR MEMBER OF BUSH ECONOMIC TEAM TO VISIT ALBUQUERQUE AND SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

On Tuesday, April 29, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans will make two stops in New Mexico to discuss the benefits of President Bush’s Economic Growth and Jobs Package for American taxpayers and to the U.S. economy. Evans will first take a tour of the Roses Southwest Paper Company in Albuquerque, where he will meet with employees to discuss the President’s economic plan. Evans will then travel to Santa Fe to address members of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce about the President’s plan.

Evans will hold media availabilities following each event.

ALBUQUERQUE - SMALL BUSINESS VISIT TOUR
WHEN:	Tuesday, April 29, 2003 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Press Check-in by 1:45 PM
WHERE:	Roses Southwest Paper Company 1701 2nd Street SW Albuquerque, NM
WHAT:	Tour of Facility Discussion with employees Media Availability
SANTA FE - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPEECH
WHEN:	Tuesday, April 29, 2003 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Press Check-in by 5:30 PM
WHERE:	El Dorado Hotel 309 West San Francisco St. Santa Fe, NM
WHAT:	Remarks by Secretary Evans Media Availability