New hottest pepper found by NMSU Chile Pepper Institute
New Mexico State University researchers at the Chile Pepper Institute identify the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion as the planet's hottest pepper after months of study. The golf ball sized fruit tops previous heat records and highlights ongoing pepper science.
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Villa Del Rey hosts renewal events in busy day
Local briefs summarize a series of events including renewals at Villa Del Rey and a visit by Sen Ron Adair to Leadership Lincoln. Howard edges NMMI in a close game, highlighting community activity and athletic results from the past 24 hours.
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Ron Adair
Lincoln
Howard
NMMI
Texas Christian University drug sting nets 17 arrests
Authorities arrested 17 Texas Christian University students in a six month drug sting. Four football team members were among those detained as warrants described marijuana sales arranged by players after class. The arrests mark a sharp blemish for the Fort Worth school.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Christian University
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Education bills pass state House in final session days
Gov. Susana Martinez backed two initiatives and a new teacher evaluation plan moved through the New Mexico House 57 to 9. The measure, derived from HB 249 and HB 251, bases half the evaluation on student growth with a 16 member council shaping the remainder.
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New Mexico
House
Dennis Roch
Texico
Rick Miera
Albuquerque
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Mural Celebrates New Mexico Centenial with Fifth Graders
Fifth grade students at El Capitan Elementary in Roswell collaborate with local artist Noel Marquez on a four week mural honoring the New Mexico Centennial. The project is part of the Creative Learning Center’s Legacy Project linking artists with schools.
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el Capitan
New Mexico
Noel Marquez
el Capitan Elementary
Creative Learning Center
Roswell
Iran Signals Nuclear Progress Amid Global Pressures
Iran claims near mastery of nuclear fuel production as the United States weighs tougher actions. Tehran warns of a midwinter fuel squeeze to Europe over oil boycott while denying reports six nations were cut off. IRNA says Saeed Jalili told EU's Ashton Iran is ready to return to talks.
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Iran
U.S
Israel
Middle East
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Children Safety ID Project Expands in Roswell Community
The Roswell Safe Coalition operates the Children Safety ID Project from the historic Conoco building at 426 N Main St alongside Neighborhood Watch and Crime Stoppers. It features a state of the art digital fingerprinting system and color photo with optional details for rapid police identification of missing children.
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Roswell Safe Coalition
Conoco
N. Main St
Children’s Safety ID Project
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Prison Fire in Honduras Kills 358 in Comayagua
An inmate started a fire in an overcrowded Honduran prison in Comayagua. Officials report 358 deaths, the deadliest prison blaze in a century, as guards and rescuers faced entry delays and gunfire from staff outside.
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Comayagua
Honduras
Blanca Flores
Oscar Soto
Cies
Payroll Tax Cut Pact Nears Final Deal Despite Rift
Negotiators in Washington pressed to finalize a 150 billion payroll tax cut extension and jobless benefits package. The bill would extend a two point percent Social Security tax cut, renew unemployment benefits, and require federal workers to contribute 1.5 percent of wages to pensions, a move opposed by unions. Obama welcomed progress as Republicans seek bipartisan passage ahead of campaign season.
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