Jail Torture Debate Highlights MDC Abuse Claims
An opinion columnist accuses Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center guards, led by Sgt. Ene Allen, of torture during a September 2011 incident involving Susie Chavez. The piece protests excessive force, union defense, and delays in updated training policies amid a viral video and national attention.
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New Mexico faces second special session over budget shortfall
Governor Susana Martinez calls a short second special session as New Mexico tackles a $160 million gap to close the last fiscal year and a projected $500 million shortfall for 2016 17. The plan relies on spending cuts and possible use of tobacco settlement funds, with tax hikes and new revenues unlikely. Editor Tom McDonald notes the need to diversify beyond fossil fuels amid declining oil and gas revenues.
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Fitness Gadgets Blur Privacy In Digital Workout Era
Retired journalist Steve Hansen notes how wearable devices and apps track steps distance speed heart rate sleep and even calories revealing personal data. He contrasts online shared readouts with his own separate bike computer to preserve privacy while highlighting privacy tradeoffs in modern fitness tracking.
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