New Mexico Senate confirms Gregg Marcantel as corrections chief
The New Mexico Senate approved Gregg Marcantel as Corrections Secretary by a 38-1 vote, despite a Democratic objection over his background questionnaire. Supporters praised his integrity and leadership while opponents cited past disciplinary and civil actions from decades ago.
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Corrections
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Rules Committee
Linda Lopez
Albuquerque
Public tours of New Mexico’s Old Main riot site begin
The New Mexico Corrections Department opens the Old Main prison building near Santa Fe for 90 minute public tours to mark the riot anniversary. Tours focus on reforms from the Duran Consent Decree and the two decade federal supervision that followed.
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Dwight Duran
Postriot
New Mexico
Fraud reports prompt police alert with multiple cases
Police report three fraud cases on Tuesday. One involved a bill totaling 1250 for jewelry and a car rental in Europe, another saw attempts to cash a 250 check on a deceased person’s account, and the third noted 217 spent at Best Buy in New York and 185.08 at the Bronx. A gas meter was removed from a residence on West Eighth Street. Call Crime Stoppers at 888-594-TIPS for tips with anonymity and potential reward.
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Best Buy
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Lottery Numbers and Draws Highlighted in Brief
A brief listing shows Powerball numbers 8 13 17 34 59 with Power Ball 35, Hot Lotto draws 9 14 28 35 39 and 9, Roadrunner Cash 6 11 12 22 32, plus Pick 3 1 4 6.
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Gas Co. rates up 6.4 percent in New Mexico
New Mexico regulators approved a 21.5 million rate increase for New Mexico Gas Co after a two hour hearing. The settlement reduced the request by 13 million and aimed to ease the burden on low income customers. Residential bills rise about 3.19 dollars monthly, roughly 38 dollars yearly. The utility serves about 505000 customers.
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New Mexico Gas
Senate confirms three nominees to New Mexico State Fair Commission
The Senate approved Kenneth Smith of Cabello 40-1, Kenneth Goff of Hobbs 30-10, and Charlotte Rode of Albuquerque unanimously for the seven member State Fair Commission. The confirmations come amid criticism of Martinez administration handling a 25 year lease for a Downs at Albuquerque casino and a rushed process. The commission sets state fair policies and is appointed by the governor.
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Susana Martinez
State Fair Commission
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Cabello
Kenneth “Buster” Goff
Hobbs
Charlotte Rode
Albuquerque
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Martinez
Goff
Roswell man found after five days missing in Tucumcari
Alejandro Escobar was located by a good Samaritan after five days missing. He was found unconscious in a bar ditch in Tucumcari and transported to Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque for treatment. His family thanks rescuers and plans a VA hospital transfer due to his military background.
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Alejandro
Alex) Escobar
Tucumcari
RPD
Travis Holley
Escobar
Vaughn
Lance Bateman
New Mexico
Palladino
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque
T Or C
Albuqueque
Dispute Over Immigration License Standoff Persists
Democratic Rep. Al Park warned that without a compromise the license issue could repeat last year’s clash between the House and Senate over blocking licenses to illegal immigrants as the dispute continued from Page A.
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New Mexico prison gang Los Burquenos forms
Prison officials report a new deadly gang Los Burquenos also called the Burge Boys forming in New Mexico facilities. The group uses UNM Lobo logos and city symbols to identify members and charges inmates rent. About 240 members statewide, up from 170 last year.
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University of New Mexico Lobo
Dwayne Santistevan
New Mexico Department of Corrections
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Ziasun
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