Feds urged to repay state for trust land lost to wilderness plan
Rio Grande National Monument near Taos faces a 21 420 acre wilderness bid in the energy bill that includes 280 acres of state trust lands. Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn calls it a land grab while noting potential annual lease revenue around 9.2 million dollars. Senator Martin Heinrich signals possible land swap talks as a compromise.
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Support Police Accountability and Public Trust in New Mexico
Tom McDonald argues for balanced support of police while demanding accountability. He cites high profile shootings in Albuquerque, Roswell, and Chicago, notes body cameras aid transparency, and stresses responsible use of force to prevent a police state. He is founder and editor of the New Mexico Community News Exchange.
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Quay County Shows Net Migration Gain Amid Population Decline
Harold Morgan of New Mexico Progress notes Quay County plus rural New Mexico counties gained people from 2014 to 2015 per U S Census figures. Net migration total was 13 with 15 from domestic sources and two to other countries, while deaths exceeded births. The piece cites local developments boosting growth and invites readers to a Work Ready Community kickoff at Mesalands Community College.
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