Legislature debates open meetings and budget bill progress
Lawmakers push for public access to governor cabinet meetings and web casts while outlining steps for House Bill 2 on the state budget. Rep Dennis Kintigh notes a likely House vote next week with Senate revision possible. another bill, HB 42, seeks to raise retirement contributions from 500 to 600 dollars annually. The Energy Committee will hear hydraulic fracturing details today, an unusual during session presentation.
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Consumer and Public Affairs Committee
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Legislature backs PRC overhaul with three constitutional amendments
The New Mexico House approved three constitutional amendments to shed light on the PRC governance. If passed by the Senate and voters in November, amendments would move insurance to an independent regulator, transfer corporate registrations to the secretary of state, and set minimum candidate qualifications, amid calls for reform after scandals.
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Albuquerque
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Secretary of State
New Mexico
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RRH embraces Lovelace ownership with community focus
Roswell Regional Hospital hosts an ice cream social with Lovelace Health System leaders led by Ron Stern, touting a long term partnership. Board members and local officials praise the move as boosting Roswell’s retirement economy, healthcare access, and physician expansion with a planned name change to begin with Lovelace.
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Ron Stern
Lovelace Health System
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Roswell
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Roswell Regional Hospital
Richard Mooney
James Ross
Pioneer Bank
Jon Hitchcock
Bill
Owen
Lovelace
Tijerina’s Legacy Sparks Ranchers to Challenge Forest Service
Tijerina urged continued activism at the New Mexico Statehouse Rotunda recounting the 1967 Tierra Amarilla courthouse raid and his fight for Spanish land grants. His impact helped Hispanic ranchers file a lawsuit against the U S Forest Service over grazing limits on historic land grant areas in northern New Mexico.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Statehouse
Tijerina
Rio Arriba
Raza
la Alianza
U.S. Forest Service
Romney Endorsed by Trump Spurs 2012 Campaign Shift
The Las Vegas scene culminated with Mitt Romney receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement after a wave of leaks suggested a Trump endorsement. Trump had floated a run, then indicated an independent bid, while past comments criticized Romney’s Bain Capital. Romney and his wife Ann were present as Trump praised him and urged action.
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Gingrich
Trump
Associated Press
Romney
CNN
Bain Capital
Iowa
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Madsen Reinstatement Details Restricted by Confidentiality
Madsen completed probation after removal and took a new post at the dispatch center. Fry stated Madsen would not work for dispatch. City Attorney Barbara Patterson refused to discuss arbitration results or reinstatement terms, citing attorney client confidentiality.
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Dispatch Center
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Dispatch
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Police tie Evans shooting to Taurus Judge firearm and shells
APD reports detectives seized a Taurus Judge handgun, spent .45 caliber casing, and 410 gauge shells matching a surveillance video. Autopsy cites 410 gauge shotgun wound. No shell found at Evans scene. Bobby Smith charged as felon in possession of a firearm. held on $22,000 cash bond.
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