County clerk pushes to change polling places
County Clerk Dave Kunko seeks to overhaul Chaves County voting with Voting Convenience Centers. After a 2-1 commission denial in October, he plans a January push and public meetings. A council committee will study the plan as Commissioners Nibert and Corn weigh statutory requirements.
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Chaves County
Kunko
Greg Nibert
Robert Corn
Commission
Corn
Nibert
Dave
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Revenge and Gang Violence Told Through Youth Tragedies
The piece recalls youths drawn to gangs by perceived protection and revenge. It cites Leo Lopez, former Gang Task Force member, detailing 1970s Roswell killings, graffiti as gang signaling, and a Thanksgiving shooting where four girls were present. He condemns the primitive, immoral mindset driving youth sacrifice to gang power.
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Gang Taskforce
New Mexico
Roswell
Lopez
Pojoaque Pueblo Files Suit Over Gaming Compact Talks
Pojoaque Pueblo sues over alleged illegal taxes without benefits as Gov. Martinez administration seeks tighter control and higher fees. Gov. Rivera says the proposed compact would hurt New Mexico's gambling industry while revenues stagnate since 2008. Enrique Knell calls the move unnecessary.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Pueblo
George Rivera
Rivera
California wins Mega Millions jackpot worth 636 million
A ticket sold in San Jose, California matched all six Mega Millions numbers for a 636 million jackpot, the second largest in U S history. The estimated cash option is 341 million. The next drawing is Friday with a 15 million base jackpot. The pace of ticket sales was extremely rapid.
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Iowa
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U.S
Jennifer
San Jose
Calif
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