Roswell Fire Department seeks arson tips and recruits
Roswell fire officials urge residents to report arson activity as investigations span local state and federal agencies. Fire Chief Chad Hamill cites about 20 arsons since November and vacancies plus retirements as strain while confirming 100 percent coverage via overtime. Lateral hiring and higher starting pay are discussed to boost recruit intake.
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Obama signs sweeping VA health care law at Fort Belvoir
President Obama signed a 16.3 billion law aimed at expanding private care for veterans and boosting VA capacity. The measure lets veterans see private doctors at government expense if they waited over a month or live 40 miles from a VA facility, with thousands of hires and 27 new clinics planned over years.
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Mastodon Fossil Found at White Sands Missile Range
Fossilized mastodon skeleton found near the San Andres Mountains on White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico. The specimen dubbed Chompers may date to about 30 000 years ago and was uncovered by a 10 person crew during an archaeological survey. A second team from Smithsonian University of New Mexico and a private consultant firm stabilized the site for future excavation.
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Commission nominates Riggs for Judge Currier vacancy
The District Judicial Nominating Commission sent Ken Riggs to the governor for appointment to the 5th Judicial District Court after Currier’s retirement. Riggs, a federal magistrate judge, would leave the federal bench if appointed, with a November election pending to complete Currier’s term.
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Santa Fe
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Judicial Selection Office
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Flow of child immigrants flows along Texas border
Flowing moves show fewer unaccompanied minors crossing the Texas border allowing shelters to close. DHS data indicate about 5500 unaccompanied children arrested in July half the May and June totals. Fewer parents with children and daily arrests fall in South Texas. Authorities caution the crisis may not be over and temperatures or campaigns influence numbers.
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