Roswell woman pleads guilty in embezzlement case
Sherry C. Eckel 65 of Roswell pleaded guilty in Carlsbad to embezzlement over $20,000, in a deal that dropped another drug-related charge. A nine-year sentence was suspended. she will serve three years of supervised probation and two years of parole in a case that also spurred a civil suit by her former employer Dr. Ben Smith alleging misused Botox and related drugs.
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St Andrew's Church Banner Urges Welcome for Immigrants
St Andrew's Episcopal Church displays a banner reading Room Available Immigrants and Aliens Welcome. Pastor Dale Plummer cites Bible passages urging humane treatment of aliens and immigrants, urging the community to extend hospitality to newcomers, visitors, and the homeless during the Christmas season.
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Kerry assails Israel over settlements in farewell speech
Secretary of State John Kerry harshly criticized Israel’s settlement-building and warned that a one state outcome would fail to be Jewish or democratic. He defended the U N Security Council move labeling settlements illegal and urged a two state peace vision as his term ends. Netanyahu replied with a blunt rebuttal signaling a split with the Obama administration.
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Tripp to retire as New Mexico House speaker
Santa Fe Republican House Speaker Don Tripp, a 70-year-old jeweler from Socorro, will retire January 17 and hand the gavel to Democrat Brian Egolf after Democrats won control of both chambers. Gov. Susana Martinez will name a temporary successor to Tripp’s seat through 2018, per county recommendations.
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Campaign finance reform to resurface
New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth urges anew for an overhaul of campaign finance laws to tighten reporting and address Citizens United effects. He cites bipartisan support and House resistance, notes Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s win boosts odds, and mentions Gov. Martinez openness to discussing the issue.
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