Judge sets June 21 trial for Romero and Littles
Rio Rancho suspect Andrew Romero and accomplice Tabitha Littles are slated for a June 21 trial on charges including first degree murder in the death of Officer Gregg Benner. Judge George Richward ordered no continuance unless extenuating circumstances and noted possible severance and venue moves.
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Rio Rancho
Andrew Romero
Gregg Benner
Tabitha Littles
George Richward
Barbara Romo
3Th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Eichwald
Romero
Sandoval County
Lites
Littles
Benner
Metropolitan Detention Center
MDC
Sandoval
Todd Farkas
Farkas
State Department of Corrections
Occupational Therapist Wins Leadership Service Award
Stephanie Singleton, an experienced occupational therapist, received the American Occupational Therapy Foundation Leadership Service Commendation at AOTA's 2015 national conference in Nashville on April 15. She has 25 years in the field, serves NM state and AOTF committees, and works for Lovelace at Enchanted Hills in Rio Rancho and Jemez Pueblo Outpatient Therapy Clinic.
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Stephanie Singleton
OTD
OTR
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA
Nashville
Tenn
Singleton
New Mexico
AOTF
Lovelace
Enchanted Hills
Rio Rancho
Jemez Pueblo
Jemez Area
Watch for Chagas risk in dogs this outdoor season
Pet Talk warns owners that dogs can contract Chagas disease from kissing bugs in sunlit yards and during outdoor play. The parasite Trypanosoma cruzi attacks the heart and brain, with acute signs like diarrhea and seizures in young dogs, while chronic cases cause weakness and fainting. Prevention focuses on insect control, reducing outdoor lighting, and clean yards. no vaccine exists, so early vet care and testing of other pets are advised.
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Ashley Saunders
Texas A&m College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Saunders
Latin America
United States
New Mexico
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&m University
Editoracvm
Land owners blast village zoning board open space clash
In July 1985 citizens challenged Corrales Planning and Zoning Commission over open space plans citing land seizure fears. After public outcry, the board scrapped any land or money requests from developers and proposed alternative open space methods.
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the Observer
Corrales
Commission
Frank Marquez
Cockroach control tips from Bugman with beer and bait advice
A home pest guidance piece cautions against pesticides and promotes nonchemical methods. It covers inspecting incoming items, sealing entry points, vacuuming, bait recipes using baking soda sugar and onion, and commercial options like Niban bait. It explains cockroach species in New Mexico and suggests beer traps and duct tape as deterrents.
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Reconnection fee debated in city council meeting
Everett cast a dissenting vote opposing a $45 reconnection fee proposed to cover costs for restoring water service. Critics argued funds might balance with ending fund reserves, while supporters said the fee is reasonable and aligned with regional charges. The council also approved a $35 million, five year OMI contract for water and sewer operations, and other routine actions including staff recognitions and board appointments.
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Everett
Ing
Albuquerque Bernalillo County
Operations Management International Inc
Wilkins
OMI
Sensanbaugher
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Department of Public Safety
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DPS
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Francis
Richard Fagerlund
Public Works
Scott Sensanbaugher
Greg Fairhurst
Steve Gill
Sabana Grande Recreation Center
Lori Leeds
Sal Maniaci
Planning and Zoning Board