Will Palmer remembered for risk taking in oil and water ventures
Businessman Will Palmer, active in New Mexico politics and oil field technology, died leaving a legacy of bold projects. He ran in a 2004 Republican primary for state Senate District 42 against Gay Kernan, spoke at the Roundhouse for oil industry tax relief, and chaired renovation and water reclamation efforts. Palmer promoted water reclamation pilots and new tech to reuse oilfield water, aiming to ease Lea County water woes. He described himself as a risk taker and stayed deeply involved in causes and ventures, leaving a large footprint and many memories.
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Gary Johnson
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Federal agents assist Albuquerque police in missing children probe
The Associated Press reports that Kevin Abar, assistant special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations, said federal agents aided the Albuquerque police in the investigation. In February, HSI and local agencies launched SPEED a task force aimed at locating missing and abducted children. Police were also investigating.
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Homeland Security
Associated Press
Albuquerque
HSI
Manhunt continues over child abduction at city apartment complex
The report links a possible connection to a prior abduction and sexual assault of a 6 year old from the same complex last week. A male in a silver gray vehicle is described as the suspect. Resident Gilbert Hernandez said he found the 6 year old and contacted police, calling the area unsafe and noting residents are vigilant now.
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St. Anthony’s
Hernandez
Notice of Water Permit Application in Lea County New Mexico
On April 19 2013 E Frans and Joni Ann Brand c o Atkins Engineering Associates filed permit L-358 L-359 Comb L-358 POD4 with the State Engineer to drill well L-358 POD4 13 3/8 inches diameter about 210 feet deep in NW corner Section 21 16S 38E for diverting 557.7 acre feet per year of shallow ground water to supplement existing wells along Thornhill Road two miles east of Prairieview Road in Lea County New Mexico Objections must be written triplicate to the State Engineer Roswell NM within ten days after last publication with specific impairment or public welfare concerns Fax protests accepted with hard copy mailed or hand delivered within 24 hours Protests can be faxed to 575 623-8559 If no valid protest is filed the State Engineer will evaluate per Chapter 72 NMSA 1978 Published in Lovington Leader May 11 18 and 25 2013 cc Santa Fe AA
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Joni Ann Brand
Energy
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Atkins Engineering Associates, Inc
New Mexico
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Roswell
Teens urged to avoid underage drinking and impaired driving
Lea County DWI Program official Andrea Chavez warns parents to talk with teens about consequences of underage drinking and driving. studies show many teens seek parental guidance, and hosting events without alcohol is urged. Drinking impairs judgment, risks injuries, and alcohol related brain damage can affect learning long term.
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Andrea Chavez
Lea County
Chavez
Vendors Urged to Apply State Permit Before Event
Organizers remind participants a state food permit is required 10 days prior to the event. Attendees are encouraged to enter, with vendor and concession trailers around the square offering ice cream, jewelry, smoker demonstrations, and more.
IRS hearing erupts over Benghazi probe and Lerner fallout
Lawmakers pressed in a hearing on IRS treatment of conservative groups tied to Benghazi and AP records seizures. Rep. Levin warned against turning the session into a 2014 campaign preview. Miller testified as a witness, risking implications of misleading lawmakers.
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Miller
Ways and Means
Levin
IRS
Lois Lerner
IRS targeting probe tests Miller and inspector general
Lawmakers pressed Miller and J Russell George over revelations that the Cincinnati IRS office judged tea party and other conservative groups for tougher tax-exempt scrutiny begun in March 2010 and lasting over a year and a half. George said no evidence yet contradicts the lack of political pressure while continuing the inquiry. The episode prompted GOP calls tying the actions to Obama and ongoing civil rights probes, with Obama denying a special prosecutor.
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Charles Boustany Jr
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