Mexican sales tax hike could boost cross border shopping
Mexican officials raise the border region sales tax to 16 percent, provoking protests and petitions. Merchants warn shoppers may move north while economists note border shoppers fuel Texas and Arizona economies, with significant cross border retail share in Laredo, McAllen, Nogales and California.
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Chula Vista
Calif
U.S
Mexico
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas
Fed
Laredo
McAllen
University of Arizona
Santa Cruz County
Ariz
Nogales
Caretaker faces charge after Albuquerque boy’s death
Omaree Varela, 9, died after being kicked by his mother Synthia Varela-Casaus, 38, who was arrested on child abuse resulting in death charges. Relatives say CYFD failed to protect him despite prior involvement and custody recommendations.
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Albuquerque
Omaree Varela
Synthia Varela- Casaus
Varela-Casaus
Essie Sotelo
Cyfd
Sotelo
Albuquerque Journal
Varela Casaus
Department
Yolanda Deines
Shana Smith
Protective Services
Omaree
Neviah
Navajo Nation buys Navajo Mine amid regional power shift
The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. LLC completed an $85 million purchase of the Navajo Mine near Farmington from BHP Billiton, securing a coal source producing about 8.5 million tons annually. APS bought Southern California Edison’s stake in Four Corners Units 4 and 5 for about $182 million, closing Units 1–3 and updating emission controls to meet federal standards. The move aims to boost Navajo resources, support the local economy, and provide low cost power to about 300,000 homes across three states.
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Farmington
Navajo Nation
New Mexico
Arizona
California
BHP Billiton
Navajo
Navajo Transitional Energy Co. LLC
LoRenzo Bates
Arizona Public Service Co
Southern Cal
Ifornia Edison
Four Corners
Brandt
APS
Sandia Lab Wins Grant for Protocell Vaccine Delivery
Sandia National Laboratories has secured a four year 10.8 million dollar Department of Defense grant to develop a microscopic delivery system for antibiotics using protocells. The work targets infections from bacteria previously used in weapon research, with initial lab tests at the University of New Mexico followed by studies at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute.
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Albuquerque
Sandia National Laboratories
Department of Defense
Sandia
University of New Mexico
Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
Correction: Veterans cemetery dedication corrected in Roswell
A correction notes that the "South east New Mexico Legion Riders" at the Roswell veterans cemetery dedication were actually members of American Legion Post 28. The Patriot Guard Riders also attended and supplied flags for the ceremony.
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Veterans Cemetery
Roswell
New Mexico Legion
American Legion Post 28
Patriot Guard
Man attacked and robbed by three assailants in Wyoming Avenue area
A man was beaten and robbed by three unknown Hispanic men outside his residence on South Wyoming Avenue. They fled with cash and DVDs worth 70 dollars. Police also investigated a second Monday incident of glovebox theft, a vehicle burglary with gear missing, and a fraudulent garage sale payment with counterfeit notes. Crime Stoppers 888-594-TIPS offers anonymity and rewards.
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Wyoming Avenue
Palomar Place
South
Kansas Avenue
Roswell Correctional Center
TKO
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Tijuana
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el Paso
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Varela- Casaus
Navajo Nation Company
BHP
Don
Sandia Lab
The
Eric
Carnes
B.O. Best Jr
Jesus
Christ's Church & Anderson Bethany Funeral Home
God
Mike Vineyard Business Banker
Fargo
Pennsylvania
Wells Fargo Bank
Penn Piaza
Charles Fischer
Ofischer
Rdmews
R. Cory Beck
N. Main St
N.M
Roswell Daily
Daily Record
Oma
USA
Roswel N.M
P.O. Box
Man
Sam
South Washington
Finance
OUR Lady’s
Medjugorje
la Paz
el Fruto de la Oracion
la Bendicion de
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