US West unions avert strike with new contract
US West Communications and the Communication Workers of America reached a three year contract ending a 33,000 member labor dispute. The deal includes a 10.6 percent wage rise, a $1,500 signing bonus, 12 percent pension increases, and health benefit boosts. Workers vote on Sept. 29.
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U S West Communications Inc
US West
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The
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Frazee
Colorado
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Curfew lawsuit could affect other cities in NM
Albuquerque curfew challenge may influence Las Cruces Rio Rancho Belen and Los Lunas as officials fear ensuing weakness. ACLU NM and teens sue arguing violations of rights due process and equal protection while officials cite teen safety needs and potential alternatives if the Albuquerque model fails.
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Rio Rancho
Belen
Los Lunas
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Aclu New Mexico
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Kelley
Alamogordo man charged in Las Cruces bank robbery
Walter Compton, 40, of Alamogordo, faced a federal complaint charging him with robbing the First Federal Savings Bank of New Mexico in Las Cruces after police questioned him about why he was parked near the bank. He was arrested Thursday in Alamogordo with some stolen money reportedly found on him.
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Alamogordo
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Walter Compton
First Federal Savings Bank of
Rose Marquez-Maese
Compton
Dona Ana County
Fred Rubio
Rubio
Remains Identified as Missing Albuquerque Man
Skeletal remains found in a shallow grave near Rio Rancho have been identified as Clement Mercier, 39, an Albuquerque resident who disappeared three years ago. The body was identified by dental records after excavations Aug. 8 west of NM 528, following a landowner report of ID papers. Mercier moved to Albuquerque in 1988 and worked as a painter. His sister notified Albuquerque police in 1992 that he was missing.
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Albuquerque
Ernie Wilson
Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety
Clement Mercier
Wilson
Mercier
N.M
G Wagen owners take luxury SUVs on rugged Rocky Mountain trip
Eighteen owners of Mercedes G Wagens and guests tour the Rocky Mountains during a three week Southwest excursion ending in Albuquerque. The trip costs about 23000 for two, with high powered German executives seeking a rare rugged experience in the 119500 luxury off road vehicle. G Club, a 1500 member group, sponsors several such journeys yearly.
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Germany
United States
Rocky Mountain West
David Holland
Albuquerque
G-Club
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Gwagen
Mercedes-Benz
NATO
Holland
Europa International, Inc
Bill Cosby
Richard Martinez
San Juan Mountains
Colorado
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