Solar firm to build Rio Rancho HQ in New Mexico
Green2V CEO Bill Sheppard announced plans to move the company’s research, development and manufacturing to Rio Rancho, with a 1 million square foot HQ. The project aims to hire 1,500 workers in five years and expand to 3,000 statewide, backed by state incentives and a potential $500 million Rio Rancho bond. Governor Richardson and Senator Bingaman lauded the investment as a boost for New Mexico’s solar industry and jobs.
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Roswell City Council weighs zoning tweaks and charity funding
The Roswell City Council plans a public hearing tonight on amendments to the zoning ordinance including billboard brightness and spacing, with a vote afterward. Also on the agenda is a biennial donation matching program up to 30000 and a 10000 allocation for the Hike It Spike It charity in late May. The council will elect the mayor pro tem at City Hall 425 N Richardson Ave at 7 p.m.
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Spaceport benefits and questions over Summit West contract
The Spaceport America contract prompts government officials to discuss Summit West offices and in state preference credits. Summit West operates six local managers and 280 workers at the spaceport while listing Phoenix as its corporate address. The company has long been licensed in New Mexico since 1991 and faces inquiries about its Albuquerque ties.
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Albuquerque
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Roswell
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Guilty Plea in Child Sexual Offense Case
Clark pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent exposure two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and three counts of giving or selling alcohol to a minor. Prosecutor Sanchez said the April 2009 arrest followed a hot tub party with six or more children aged 7 to 13. He faces up to 10 years with possible parole after release and five to 20 years of parole. Arrest date April 29, 2009.
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Mine blast deeper than hope as rescue ops continue
Stricklin said readings at the bottom would guide fast action while relatives backed delaying the push. Gov Manchin cited a sliver of hope as rescue teams drill holes to lower a camera into airtight chambers. MSHA probes the blast tied to methane buildup. Massey Energy disputes safety blame. Twenty five dead, eighteen bodies identified, four recovered before methane forced work outside.
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Joe Manchin
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Don Blankenship
Manchin
Kyrgyz opposition storms government buildings in Bishkek turmoil
Protesters moved from street demonstrations into government buildings as tear gas and live fire erupted. Opposition leader Keneshbek Duishebayev appeared in the National Security Agency office issuing orders while security forces repelled the assault. The protests follow a 2005 Tulip Revolution and rising energy prices that spurred mobilization among poor villagers.
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