Shutdown threat worries Yellowstone area business owners
Helena Montana businesses rely on Yellowstone tourists and fear a federal shutdown closing the park. Owners say if needed, a shutdown should happen now when visitor numbers are low, though they hope it won’t last long.
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Top 5 Web Moments From The Past Day
A roundup highlights a teacher sharing grown up recipes a person of interest sought by RPD and neighbors reacting to a nearby shootout. RIAC begins a crash investigation as NMMI boys roll to a 9-0 win over Goddard.
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Winter Coaches of Character honored in Chaves County
The 2010-11 Winter Coaches of Character awards were announced. Winners include Kim Hamill of Dexter High School girls basketball, Kevin Jones of Goddard High School boys basketball, and Judah Prichard, Goddard High School dance team coordinator. Each will receive an honorary plaque a restaurant gift certificate and a certificate for a stay.
Gov Signs Katie's Law Expansion in Carlsbad
Gov Susana Martinez signed an expansion of Katie's Law in Carlsbad to require DNA collection in every felony arrest in New Mexico. The move, praised by Katie Sepich's parents, strengthens the state’s crime database and honors the memory of the NMSU student killed in 2003.
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Aubrey Takacs
Vernon Asbill
Obama huddle as leaders push to avert partial shutdown
President Obama spoke with House Speaker Boehner and Senate Leader Reid by phone then met with both and Vice President Biden to press progress on spending cuts. White House warned a shutdown would affect troops abroad and IRS refunds as talks continued amid Capitol politics.
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Gadhafi appeals to Obama to end air strikes in Libya
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi sends a three page letter to President Obama urging an end to the war and wishing him success in the 2012 re election. White House confirms receipt but officials dismiss the gesture while Hillary Clinton calls for a ceasefire and Gadhafi's departure. Rebels and government forces fight near stalemate as the U.S. reviews its support options.
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States and Amtrak vie for 2.4 billion high speed rail funds
Twenty four states including New Mexico and the District of Columbia seek 2.4 billion in federal aid after Florida canceled a high speed line. Amtrak seeks 1.3 billion for the Northeast Corridor plus 720 million to replace a century old Portal Bridge and hundreds of millions for tunnels under the Hudson and Penn Station South.
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