Officials briefed on WIPP radiation leak risks in region
Roswell and Chaves County officials met with Deputy Manager Dana Bryson of the Carlsbad Office to review the WIPP incident and Feb. 5 fire and radiation release. Local fire and hospital staff conduct ongoing radiological monitoring and trainings to establish baselines and prep for future incidents.
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No contamination found on second WIPP inspection
Crews at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad New Mexico report no contamination on a second trip into the half mile deep underground facility. The DOE says a base has been established to safely remove and store clothing and equipment if contaminated. Air monitors and communication gear were tested and a third trip to locate the leak is planned next week.
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In-state mental health law push grows after fatal shooting
Albuquerque advocates urge a Kendra's Law style statute requiring treatment for severe mental illness and involuntary hospitalization options. They cite the James Boyd case and 37 police shootings since 2010 as reasons to expand resources and build a new mental health hospital while Mayor Berry seeks federal monitoring.
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Richard Berry
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Suspect identified in Eddy County car chase and shootings
Eddy County Sheriff’s Office identified Fabian Fierro 35 as the lead in a Wednesday pursuit that included gunfire toward a deputy. Fierro faces aggravated fleeing aggravated assault with intent to commit a violent felony and shooting at or from a motor vehicle. a 17 year old is charged with similar counts and held in the Eddy County Juvenile Detention Center.
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Time Is Now to Take Back The House fundraiser
Jill McLaughlin and political leaders gather for a CCRW fundraiser at The Liberty on May 2 featuring Alice Eppers Candy Ezzell Nora Espinoza Joan Boue Cliff Pirtle and Megan DeLarosa to boost party efforts in Chaves County.
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Take Back the House fundraiser May 2
The Republican Party of Chaves County hosts a May 2 fundraiser to support statewide candidates aimed at winning back the New Mexico House of Representatives for the first time in decades. Organizers identified ten strong GOP contenders, with local races featuring County Commissioner James Duffey and State Rep. Nora Espinoza facing challengers in the fall.
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Chaves County
RPCC
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