City councilors in Santa Fe, New Mexico are considering a proposal to provide public financing for municipal elections.  Not all are sold on the idea, but supporters are hoping to put the proposal on the ballot for voters to decide.  New Mexico first adopted a public financing program for seats on its Regulatory Commission. Albuquerque voters supported a ballot initiative to offer public financing for municipal races, and Governor Bill Richardson (D) signed a law earlier this year creating a program for judicial races.