Chaves County 4 H and FFA Fair Opens with Animals on Display
The 2002 Chaves County 4 H and FFA Fair starts at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair grounds. Ten 4 H clubs and four FFA groups field 215 exhibitors aiming for blue ribbons and prizes. Children like 11 year old Jon Burson showcase sheep and goats with family help, featuring Mario the white faced sheep bought for 75 dollars. The schedule runs through Friday with swine and poultry events, dairy goat shows, dog and pet shows, and a sale on Friday evening followed by releases and awards programs.
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Green Party certifies Bacon for New Mexico governor race
Green Party nominee David Bacon and running mate Kathy Sanchez are certified for the November ballot after the Secretary of State ruled he was registered with the Green Party by January 28. Bacon accuses Democratic officials of trying to keep Greens off the ballot amid a three way governor race.
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Kathy Sanchez
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Bill Richardson
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Extradition Fight Grows Over Grace Bogey Case
Veronica and Terry Bogey face charges in Roswell after the 3 year old Grace Bogey died. Attorney Gary Mitchell vows to push back on initial allegations saying Veronica was a caring teacher and caregiver and will be exonerated amid questions of autopsy credibility and political factors.
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Roswell
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Ruidoso
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Man gets 25 years for Curry County robberies
Sixto Castillo, 22, was sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempted armed robbery. He and accomplice Eric Tafoya, then 15, targeted women the elderly and pizza delivery workers in December 2000. Tafoya also received a 25 year term after pleading guilty to multiple counts.
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Curry County
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