Jail bans books in Luna County Detention Center suit
Lawyers seek class action in Deming alleging a policy bans all inmate reading except religious material. The suit claims violation of church state separation, while jail officials say some literature like pornography or violent works are restricted and books from outside may be delayed for contraband checks.
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PRC Chairwoman Spars Over Alleged State Time Politics
Lynda Lovejoy of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission calls for human resources and the general counsel to handle accusations a PRC employee ran afoul of state time rules. She opposes assigning an Insurance Fraud Bureau investigator to probe a Transportation Division worker. Martinez declines comment, calling it a personnel matter. The complaint alleges PRC favoritism toward a regulated company.
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Man charged with double murder in Hobbs store killings
Manuel Martinez, 37, arraigned on two counts of murder for stabbing Ervin Tafoya, 82, and Julia Tafoya, 80, at a Hobbs rock and gem store. Bond set at 2 million dollars. death penalty possible if convicted. Also faces burglary, kidnapping, battery counts. Tafoya body found July 24. wife died later in Texas hospital. Police linked to robbery attempt and footwear evidence.
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