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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2013
Page
1
A compact forecast shows Saturday mostly sunny with a few afternoon clouds and isolated thunderstorms Sunday. Temperatures reach in the low 90s by day and mid 60s at night. Monday brings partly cloudy skies with a stray thunderstorm and similar mild temps.
Cancer Services of New Mexico invites adults, survivors, and their families to enroll in the Fall 2013 Family Cancer Retreat set for September 6 to 8 at the Marriott Pyramid North in Albuquerque. The free three day event will offer education, discussions, and resources to help manage treatment and recovery with over 300 participants expected from more than 125 NM families.
In southern New Mexico the Silver Fire in Gila National Forest expands to 156 square miles as 700 plus firefighters battle rapid spread. Containment is at 20 percent with heavy smoke and near record temperatures. No new evacuations but roads remain closed as the fire pushes north and northwest near Silver City. Meanwhile another blaze in Pecos Wilderness covers nearly 16 square miles and nears the Pecos River headwaters as crews hold the line.
Lovington’s Party In The Park at Chaparral Park features a 7:30 a.m. fishing derby with 6:30 a.m. registration sponsored by Leaco, a Fun Run by Navajo Refining, and a 9 p.m. 4500-dollar fireworks show over the lake. Events run all day including the World’s Greatest Lizard Race, kids games, a patriotic bike parade, eating contests, and sports tournaments hosted by St. Thomas Church and Lovington EDC.
The Lovington county commission approves the final plat for the Sagebrush subdivision at Water Avenue and Six Shooter Avenue amid public tension. Opponents cite a new state law requiring State Engineer approval of water supply for 40 years, effective July first, while officials say prior preliminaries stand.
President Obama urged House leaders to act on immigration after the Senate passed a landmark bill offering a path to citizenship while boosting border security. House Speaker Boehner signaled the House will draft its own measure focusing on border security, with a July 10 GOP meeting to map options. Senate sponsors McCain and others urged negotiation, aiming to move 11 million people out of the shadows and secure borders. The House, led by conservatives, faces resistance to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and prefers a step by step approach.
A Santa Fe same sex couple petitioned New Mexico’s Supreme Court to rule on whether gay marriage is legal. The case could settle a politically charged issue after a proposed constitutional amendment failed in the Legislature. Lawmakers previously rejected domestic partnerships for same sex couples.
Museum Press in Lea County releases Dressed for Winter by Peter Mladinic. The NMJC English instructor notes the collection spans three decades and reflects his Lea County experiences in the last 23 years. Mladinic studied with Miller Williams and began publishing in 1975. Book appearances and signings to follow.
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