Immigration fence debate reshapes Texas border policy
Texas border residents and Democratic lawmakers resist expanding fencing as part of an immigration reform bill. Officials cite land seizures, flood risks, and questions about effectiveness while advocating more patrols and local economic impacts. The Rio Grande Valley sees rising arrests despite the barrier as debate continues.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Texas
Aleida Garcia
Los Ebanos
Rio Grande
Garcia
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
la Paloma Ranch
U.S
Senate
Congress
Customs and Border Protection
Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
David Aguilar
Border Patrol
San
Michael Fisher
California
Southwest
Rio Grande Valley
Granjeno
Suspect Stabs Dog and Other Property Thefts
Police were dispatched to Sun day 800 block West Fourth Street after an unknown subject stabbed a dog. Officers also responded to East Reed Street Saturday where a Craftsman lawn tractor worth 500 dollars was stolen. In Lovelace Hospital parking lot Friday an Albuquerque resident reported a 300 dollar iPhone 4S stolen. A Bluetag GPS system valued at 1500 dollars disappeared from a vehicle at 4 Grand Plaza Friday. A walk in reported a firearm theft with a .44 mm Ruger Super Blackhawk missing after vehicle service at Roswell Toyota in March.
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Ier
East Reed Street
Lovelace Hospital
19Th St
Albuquerque
Children Youth and Family Department
Grand Plaza
Roswell
Toyota
Local police blotter details multiple thefts and break-in incidents
Police were dispatched to several locations including West 19th Street East Bland Street Sunrise Road Walnut Avenue and South Holland Avenue for thefts from residences vehicles and a prowler. Items stolen included a hot water heater nebulizer dagger cash electronics shoes and a television plus a Playstation. Officers seized tools during the prowler call and arrested suspects after a traffic stop. Call Crime Stoppers at 888-594-TIPS for information and possible reward.
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West 19Th Street
East Bland Street
Sunrise Road
West Walnut Avenue
South Holland Avenue
Albuquerque police funding push seeks raise and hires
Albuquerque City Council members propose an annual $2.4 million increase for the police department. Funds would finance a 1 percent pay raise, recruitment of new officers, retention of senior officers, and programs to attract recent graduates. The plan debuts at the August 19 council meeting and advances at the September 9 committee session.
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque Wapedment
Dan Lewis
Isaac Benton
Don Harris
Albuquerque Journal
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International Boundary and Water Commission
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Noble Finance
Audrey Hill
Connie DeNio
Wes
Jim Dishman
News & Business
Charles Fischer
Dito
R. Cory Beck
New Mexico
N.M
Osweill
Roadrunner Cash
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