Obama delays Copenhagen trip for Oslo and Copenhagen clash
President Obama will attend the Copenhagen climate summit on December 18 instead of the prior midweek schedule, adding a ninth foreign trip before Christmas. White House says the shift aims to spur momentum with India and China as negotiators seek a nonbinding pact with emission cuts and funding for developing nations.
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GOP cautions president against climate commitment
Twenty Republican lawmakers led by John Boehner and Eric Cantor warned Obama that any mandatory emissions reductions require Senate ratification or new legislation. They urged that negotiators at Copenhagen avoid committing the United States to an emissions reduction protocol without Congressional approval. The White House maintains reductions of about 17 percent by 2020 align with House headed energy bills and Senate plans.
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New Mexico and Colorado to study wildlife migration corridors
Governors Richardson and Ritter announce a memorandum of understanding to identify map and protect wildlife corridors linking New Mexico and Colorado. The plan targets elk deer pronghorn bighorn and other species, with tribes and ranches like Trinchera Ranch involved in conserving large intact parcels.
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Recession Delays UP Rail Expansion Across Southwest
Union Pacific reports recession halts key Southwest capacity projects including a new Pinal County yard in Arizona and a Santa Teresa New Mexico rail facility near El Paso. Second Arizona track set delayed indefinitely. no timetable. The company expects future work when the economy improves.
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Blagojevich to testify in fraud trial amid civil suit
Rod Blagojevich will take the stand at his fraud trial starting June 3 and invoke the 5th Amendment in a separate $90 million civil suit. The case involves four casinos paying the sum to five racetracks under legislation he signed to obtain campaign funds.
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Memorials for Garrett Stoll and James Crockett in Roswell area deaths
Obituary notices report Garrett Stoll born August 1 1977 in San Antonio Texas died in a December 1 2009 car accident in Longmont Colorado. He married Jessica Miller in 2004 and is survived by wife two daughters and relatives across New Mexico and Arizona. Funeral arrangements and a memorial fund for his children are noted. Also announced are pending arrangements for James Crockett 81 of Roswell who died December 3 2009 in Lubbock Texas with full details to follow.
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