Seattle tycoons back space revival with new commercial ship
Microsoft co founder Paul Allen outlined plans Tuesday for a new commercial spaceship aimed at reviving the Star Trek era dream of space exploration. The initiative, part of broader private sector support for a U S space resurgence, signals growing involvement from tech magnates in aerospace ventures.
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Fire Chief Salas to retire as commission votes redistricting
The Roswell city commission will vote on redistricting while Fire Chief Salas retires this year. Adoption event success nets 33 animals rescued, and a film crew for Beyond brings an alien invasion theme. Roswell honors veterans with Wreaths Across America tributes.
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LSU Alabama rematch dominates BCS championship talk
The piece notes a rematch between LSU and Alabama as the BCS title game, sparking complaints from Oklahoma State and playoff debates while fans dread a potential field goal contest like the prior game.
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House passes tax cut bill with pipeline provision
The House approved a 234 to 193 party line measure to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts for about 160 million Americans and to require a Canada to Texas oil pipeline, drawing a veto threat from the White House. The bill also addresses unemployment insurance reforms and faced likely defeat in the Senate.
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Creative New Mexico Steering Committee Aims for Cultural Economy
The Creative New Mexico Steering Committee forms to explore a statewide advocacy group for the state’s creative and cultural economy. Established in June, members include the New Mexico Humanities Council Creative Santa Fe and Creative Albuquerque. Craig Newbill of the NM Humanities Council led a meeting to discuss the initiative.
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Feds to scale back National Guard border presence
The Obama administration plans to cut the number of National Guard troops deployed to the U.S. Mexico border from 1,200, with remaining personnel to focus on intelligence work through the end of 2012. Rep. Michael McCaul's office cited the shift as conveyed by an administration official. The move follows the 2010 deployment ordered by President Obama and aims to bolster Border Patrol surveillance without arrest powers for guardsmen.
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Winter storm moves across northern and central New Mexico
National Weather Service alerts for rain spreading to lower elevations and up to a foot of snow in higher areas. Santa Fe and Albuquerque regions expect a couple inches of snow overnight as warnings and advisories remain in effect across the state.
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New Mexico police cases paused as academy suspends actions
The NMLEA voted seven to one to suspend cases tied to attorney Matt Jackson after board members cited lack of confidence in his prosecution of disciplined officers. The decision follows reports of a statewide backlog leaving many disciplined officers still licensed and potentially active.
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