Egypt unrest escalates as gangs strike journalists
Cairo reports say menacing gangs aligned with President Mubarak attacked journalists and rights activists amid Egypt's growing crisis. The violence marks a sharp escalation in the government’s handling of protests and dissent.
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Weather drives motorists and energy tips from Xcel Energy
Weather conditions influence driving and energy use as Xcel Energy urges customers to conserve power. A public appeal notes with closure hopes in Horton murder case as investigators seek tips from residents. Pence faces conflict of interest scrutiny amid political tension and local athletic achievements receive praise.
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Griffin heads to first All Star game with Garnett 14th straight
New York AP reports Blake Griffin earns his first All Star selection while Kevin Garnett ties an NBA record with his 14th consecutive appearance. The announcement highlights Griffin’s rising status alongside veteran Garnett in the All Star roster.
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Obituaries: Nena Maria Porter Felix Porters Honor
Nena Maria Porter Felix and Felix O Sepulveda obituary notices appear in page B4. J B Hopper reports memorial details and dates for family and community members, honoring longtime residents.
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Kintigh Pushes Local Curfew Option For Minors
Rep Dennis Kintigh proposes a local option curfew bill allowing municipalities to restrict minors unattended in public at night and empower police to escort youths to schools during the day. ACLU warns of legal challenge. supporters call it a safety tool to reduce youth victimization.
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Democrats oppose Martinez immigration order in New Mexico
Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico vow to challenge Governor Susana Martinez's directive that state law enforcement ask immigration status of criminal suspects. They warn the policy risks racial profiling of Hispanics and compare it to Arizona's controversial crackdown.
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Budget Slashes House GOP Aims at Domestic Agency Cuts
Republicans who control the House pledge to cut domestic agencies by about 20 percent for the next year. Paul Ryan, House Budget Committee chair, says the move ends Washington spending spree and restores fiscal sanity to pre stimulus levels. Democrats hold White House and will resist.
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Good Samaritans help needy despite Roswell snowstorm
In Roswell, volunteers from the Community Kitchen and St. Peters pantry kept doors open to serve those in need despite closures. Teresa Duran noted fewer visitors as weather kept people indoors, while Rev. Rubie Rubinstein and Harvest Ministries coordinated aid with partners in Ruidoso amid subzero conditions.
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Thousands in New Mexico Lose Natural Gas Amid Cold
Gov Susana Martinez declared a state of emergency as tens of thousands in New Mexico faced natural gas outages due to record cold. New Mexico Gas Company cited rolling blackouts from West Texas affecting supply across Bernalillo Placitas Taos Questa Red River and other areas. nonessential state workers were sent home and residents urged to conserve energy. Emergency shelters were established statewide.
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