BLM oil meetings may prompt clash in Albuquerque
The Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will meet in Albuquerque on February 28 and March 1, drawing three key oil industry groups into a dispute over regulating about 250000 acres in Otero County. Steve Yates of Harvey E. Yates Company asks what price is put on zero impact versus the cost of oil and gas, while the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance mobilizes opposition.
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Candidates listen to pleas for help at La Villa forum
Eleven municipal candidates heard a plea for aging and health care needs and transportation funding. Officials warned of unpredictable gross receipts tax revenues while Eloy Ortega proposed hiring a grant writer to secure funds.
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la Villa
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Helicopter crash leaves ten missing in Zamboanga waters
A U S Army MH-47 Chinook carrying eight crew and two passengers crashed into the sea off Apo island near Negros during a joint Philippine US counter terrorism exercise. No survivors found after hours of search. debris and an oil slick spotted. second helicopter conducted search with Navy P-3 and C-130 support.
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Currier Named District Judge for Division VIII
Charles Cruse Currier has been appointed by Governor Gary Johnson to the Division VIII district judge seat. He will take oath March 18 and a swearing in ceremony is set for March 21, serving until the next general election. Currier, a former Chavez County probate judge and Albuquerque attorney, speaks of adjusting from advocate to judge and the need to weigh each case individually.
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Chavez County
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Roswell Chamber to Form Task Force on Mission Aim
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce board will form a mission task force to refine the chamber’s focus and craft a strategic plan. CEO Shawn Hughes says the move clarifies purpose rather than changing the mission and will use member input gathered from diverse groups. The panel will be chosen at the Feb 28 meeting.
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