New Mexico officials debunk West Wing uranium scare
The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department released a statement clarifying that The West Wing episode depicting a uranium fuel rod incident is fictional and that New Mexico has no tunnels on roads for hazardous material transport. WIPP and nearby tunnel facts are explained to calm viewers.
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Lawsuit challenges Democratic petition signatures for PRC race
In Santa Fe a Democratic candidate seeks to remove incumbent Tony Schaefer from the PRC primary ballot alleging petition flaws. Judge James Hall will hear April 11 as Baca Valencia and Schaefer vie for District 5. Foreman faces no Republican challenger in November.
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