Year of tragedy shapes New Mexico politics and crime debates
A string of child deaths and violent incidents marked 2016 in New Mexico with Victoria Martens, Ashlynne Mike, and other cases prompting calls for tougher child protections. National headlines touched Albuquerque as Donald Trump’s rally sparked clashes, while budget crises and police oversight fueled legislative debate.
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Chaves County Swears In Five New and Returning Officials
Officials in Chaves County were sworn in during a Friday morning ceremony at the County Administrative Center. New county commissioners Jeff Bilberry and T Calder Ezzell Jr joined returning commissioner Robert Corn, re-elected county clerk Dave Kunko, and newly elected county treasurer Charlotte Andrade in taking their oaths, with about 60 attendees including family and friends.
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A Servant's Heart Founder Drives Local Charitable Projects
Melissa Mendoza leads A Servant's Heart from a Wells Fargo background to city wide efforts aiding the homeless and first responders. The Chicago native recruits volunteers via social media and uses her Farmers Insurance office at 200 W Hobbs St as a donation hub. She aims to expand to four more states with ongoing love thy neighbor initiatives.
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