Martinez seeks public help to end immigrant driver licenses
Santa Fe Governor Susana Martinez pushes to scrap New Mexico's driver license program for immigrants. She urges residents to phone lawmakers while opponents say licenses aid public safety and reporting crimes. House committee vote blocked a compromise to revoke licenses but permit renewal driving permits.
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Hatch
John Ryan
Albuquerque
Elsa Lopez
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Fewer drugs seized along NM Mexico border says officials
Southwest New Mexico Border Security Task Force reports lower narcotics seizures in Luna Grant and Hidalgo counties and fewer illegal immigrants since the fiscal year began last October. Officials note gains from more agents and National Guard, while local views on safety vary. some residents feel secure, others fear continued drug smuggling, with smugglers becoming more sophisticated.
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Judy Keeler
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Keeler
New Mexico
Jay Spivey
Jimena Cortes Morales
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Jeff Bingaman
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Cold snap harms Las Cruces plants and landscapes
In Magdalena Moreno's yard a sagging saguaro and dead prickly pear reflect sub freezing weather that wiped out area landscaping. Local extension agent Jeff Anderson estimates vegetation losses could reach multimillions or billions nationally.
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State senators back five foot passing rule for cyclists
The New Mexico Senate approved SB124 requiring motorists to keep at least five feet from bicyclists with a 25 dollar fine for violators. Opponents say it is impractical on narrow rural roads as the measure heads to the House.
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