Grand jury issue eyed for Chaves County amid delays
Roswell attorney Doug Jones Witt discusses how a grand jury may ease magistrate court bottlenecks in Chaves County. He notes the grand jury’s private proceedings, the difference from district court trials, and potential impact on sexual assault cases. The mayor’s initiative and judge availability are cited as key factors.
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Duran, Balderas clash over campaign finance ethics
The two New Mexico officials spar over reporting standards and alleged improper conduct. Balderas accuses Duran of violations while citing late reports and scant criminal referrals. Duran defends efforts to fix a flawed reporting system and highlights her tenure since 2011 as secretary of state.
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Water rule faces GOP push to block EPA regulation
Senators from both parties oppose the rule saying it burdens small farmers and ranchers while EPA argues the rule clarifies which waterways fall under federal protection after Supreme Court decisions left many streams and wetlands without clear limits. The House moved to block the regulation and a Senate committee advanced a measure to require withdrawal and rewrite.
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