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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2013
Page
1
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a few afternoon clouds and a high near 99F. A chance of a thunderstorm is possible on Saturday with a mix of sun and clouds. Expect mid 90s to low 60s for the weekend temperatures.
A 2005 Trailblazer stolen from the local USDA office on May 15 was recovered after a high speed pursuit into Texas on May 29. Eunice police checked a vehicle at a suspected drug house, the plate matched the stolen SUV though it was a Buick on the plate. The suspect fled and the vehicle was subsequently found abandoned after the chase.
In Santa Fe, Gov. Susana Martinez’s administration says the lesser prairie chicken population has stabilized, negating federal protection. Cal Baca, chief of wildlife management at the New Mexico Game and Fish, discusses the status as reported by the Las Cruces Sun-News.
The fourth annual Smokin On The Plaza opens this weekend at Central Plaza with cooks arriving Friday and entertainment starting at 4 p.m. The event doubles cash prizes to 10000, awarding top ten in brisket pork spare ribs and chicken categories with trophies and prizes. Bands Hobbs Community Band Funk Puppets Liquid Gypsy Aaron Tiffany Band Marleyna Ochoa Mariachi Vid Y Trigal New 22 perform Friday and Saturday with a ventriloquist act to close.
Lawmakers voiced confusion and concern after an unusual briefing on the government yearly collection of phone records and Internet usage. They urged more detail and debate on tools given to the intelligence community to guard against terrorism.
Ariel Castro, 52, pleaded not guilty to hundreds of charges in the Cleveland kidnapping case. The 142 page indictment covers 2002 to 2007, including two aggravated murder counts tied to termination of a pregnancy, 139 counts of rape, 177 counts of kidnapping, and other serious offenses. Prosecutors may seek death penalty. Castro remains jailed on $8 million bail. The victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight, held for about a decade, were rescued in 2013 after Berry’s 911 call.
Jim Peach, NM State Regents economics professor, closed a Federal Reserve conference in Hobbs titled The Role of Southeast New Mexico in the Global Economy. Attendees from Lea County heard about continued growth and regional economic links amid diverse topics.
Lovington city commission approves an election to shorten retirement to 20 years under the Public Employees Retirement Act. If firefighters approve, city aims to attract and retain staff, with annual city contribution rising from 115000 to 215000. The plan funds 21.25 percent employer and 16.2 percent employee salary, with 3.5 percent final average salary per year of service upon retirement.
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez urged mayors and county commissioners to rapidly restrict fireworks amid dry conditions and wildfire risk. She cited recent fires north of Pecos and in the Jemez Mountains caused by downed power lines and warned of dangers during the 4th of July. Local bans can limit sale and use to certain types, with broader limits possible in severe drought.
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