Mescalero fire nears control on Mescalero Apache lands
Fire crews moved to finish work as some personnel relocated from southern New Mexico to assist with the 11,500 acre Dome Fire near Los Alamos. The Chino Wells Fire on the Mescalero Apache reservation was 95 percent contained after burning 8,260 acres. A Rio Grande bosque fire south of Socorro was fully contained after 1,760 acres burned, with cause still under investigation. The Rio Grande ran dry earlier in the month to meet irrigation needs.
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Clinton Denies Wrongdoing In Whitewater Testimony
President Clinton, appearing from the White House, testifed for four percent hours in a defense deposition in the Whitewater case. He denied pressuring an Arkansas businessman into an illegal loan and faced cross examination for over three hours with gag orders limiting details. The deposition was sealed pending jury viewing in Little Rock, with the White House stating presidents have testified in criminal trials before.
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Mall of America shopper spends 10k in 17 minutes
Greg Lengsfeld, a St. Paul postal worker, led photographers through the Mall of America on a 30 minute shopping spree winning a mall contest. He bought tools jewelry a computer bikes and a snowblower totaling 10208.47 with 208.47 over his prize budget.
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Dome Fire Threatens Bandelier and Los Alamos Lab
The Dome Fire roared through Bandelier National Monument and toward Los Alamos National Laboratory, covering at least 11,500 acres since Thursday. Firefighters battled 30 mph winds, with 800 crews on scene and containment at 10 percent. Two suspects were arrested in connection with starting the blaze, with arraignments set for Monday.
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88 year old Durwood Jones still works daily in New Mexico
An 88 year old man, Durwood Jones, continues to work in Portales and Clovis, running a real estate loan and equipment leasing business and owning the Plains Mini Mall building. Born May 9 1907, he has held many jobs from janitor to file clerk, and still dresses in a suit and spends hours at his office each weekday.
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Christians rally for youth on Capitol steps in Washington
About 250000 youths and Christians from across the country gather on the Capitol steps for a two day Washington for Jesus rally. Organizers expect more than 250000 as they feature 20 musical groups two dozen speakers and a mock trial of society problems. Speakers include Jeff Fenholt Norma MacCorvey Vanity and Todd Bridges.
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Forecast Today With Fair Skies And Cooling
Today forecast calls for fair skies and cooler conditions with north winds 10 to 15 mph turning southeast 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Tonight remains fair and colder with a high near 65 and a low around 38.
Gunman taken after 32 killed in Port Arthur massacre
A gunman who slaughtered 32 people in Port Arthur Australia was captured by police on Monday as authorities pursue legal action and closure for the victims. Spurs beat Suns in NBA playoffs to advance on page seven.
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