New Mexico Court backs public access to government draft records
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that government draft documents are public records and the public may view them. The decision supports the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government in Edenburn v. Department of Health, emphasizing sunshine laws and transparency of the drafting process.
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Senate to take up 60.4 billion Sandy aid bill next week
The US Senate will begin debating a 60.4 billion disaster aid package for Superstorm Sandy victims on Monday as Obama and Boehner seek to avert the fiscal cliff. Republicans, after assurances to offer amendments, may oppose rapid large spending with conservatives demanding offsets and a possible split of packages. FEMA's relief fund remains about 4.8 billion, with more details awaited on damages for additional spending.
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Woman fires gun to ward off intruder in Roswell
Roswell police investigated after a woman fired a .45 pistol into the air on Morningside Drive to scare away a potential intruder hitting a back gate with a claw hammer. No injuries reported. City faces homicide-linked fear and strict firearm rules.
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Roswell Council approves safety lighting fixes and honors McVay
The Roswell council backs lighting on Riverside Drive path pending NMDOT funding with city costs over 378 thousand dollars. It renames the Wool Bowl Softball Complex to the Charles McVay Memorial and adds a wall of honor as renovations continue, citing sports tourism benefits.
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Norovirus infections rise in New Mexico health alert
New Mexico health officials warn residents after a series of confirmed norovirus cases statewide. No deaths reported, but several hospitalizations due to gastroenteritis. Common symptoms include vomiting diarrhea and stomach cramps. dehydration risk higher for the young elderly and immunocompromised. State Epidemiologist Michael Landen urges frequent hand washing as a key preventive measure. Noroviruses are highly contagious and spread quickly.
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Cops and gang linked to shoplifting at Sears
Police responded to Sears at 1000 S Main St after two women left with 10 hooded sweatshirts worth 60 dollars each. Five suspects, four women and one man, were arrested on shoplifting and conspiracy charges.
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Senate GOP keeps Ingle as minority leader in New Mexico
The New Mexico Senate Republicans vote to retain Stuart Ingle of Portales as minority floor leader during aSanta Fe meeting. Ingle has led the post since 1985, with William Payne of Albuquerque as caucus whip and Steven Neville of Aztec as caucus chair, signaling cross‑aisle work during the 60‑day January session.
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