Thompson a top pick for New Mexico U.S. attorney post
The state weighs several lawyers for the New Mexico U.S. attorney job after Carter’s inauguration. State Sen. R. E. Thompson of Roswell, Atty. Gen. Toney Anaya, and Santa Fe Dist. Atty. Joe Castellano are among those considered. Support for Thompson highlights his nonpartisan record, integrity, and crime‑focused legislative work.
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New Mexico Faces High Cost of Drug Trade Across State
Officials estimate over 40 million dollars in heroin alone enters New Mexico yearly. Veterans say addicts spend 3 million monthly, driving thefts that Timbrous cost 108 to 180 million annually in stolen goods. Public accountability and police cooperation urged to curb trafficking.
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Public forum calls for prisoner exchange with Mexico
A reader urges Senate ratification of a Mexico U S prisoner exchange treaty. The letter argues most Americans in Mexican jails are jailed for US crimes and praises Mexico’s strict correctional system while urging Americans to respect foreign courts and push for the exchange. The writer condemns drug trafficking and notes high drug origins from Mexico.
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Equitable Life appoints Albuquerque district manager
Lowell Orrison of Albuquerque has been named District Manager for Equitable Life Assurance Society. A UNM graduate, he spent 16 years in Albuquerque before the move. Amid an early freeze the cotton field progresses as Al Woodburn reports about 60 percent harvest with 32,360 bales gathered versus 24,786 by this point last year. The total bales last year reached 43,661.
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Gant Calls For Surplus Spending On Job Boosting Projects
State Sen. Joe Gant urges using the 67.7 million state surplus mainly for capital improvements that create jobs. The Carlsbad Democrat favors highway projects and targeted spending while protecting New Mexico’s economic outlook two years ahead. Lawmakers convene January 18 and he supports an across the board gross receipts tax cut.
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State politics mix taxes and reform debates
Senator Gant endorses Gov. Apodaca reform plans including a central boards system and a Game and Fish division shift. He backs a two step death penalty, partial mineral taxes with a permanent fund, and cautions against harming New Mexico coal uranium industries. Rep elect Skinner supports tax relief, reduced gross receipts taxes, optional public employee bargaining, and maintains cautious disclosure stance.
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Carter aides weigh coal reliance and mining reform
President elect Carter may curb nuclear and oil dependence by tapping coal which Appalachia residents fear will intensify strip mining damage. Hal Bernton reports from Norton and coal counties on ruined homes, polluted wells, and health impacts amid industry opposition.
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New Mexico gubernatorial survey questions guide for hopefuls
The piece outlines how candidates in New Mexico use survey questionnaires to gauge voter support for the 1978 governor race. It lists example questions from Lt. Gov. Bob Ferguson and other figures, highlighting how phrasing tests public backing and drafts.
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