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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2002
Page
1
A New Mexico judge rejected a bid for a Hispanic majority congressional district and approved a least change plan. The ruling narrows potential gains for Democrats while keeping Republicans with two of three NM seats. Democrats vow possible appeal as redistricting ends after a court challenge.
Judge Frank Allen Jr. selected the Republican backed least change plan for Congressional redraws in New Mexico, rejecting the Democratic plan for a Hispanic majority district. Lincoln County candidate Phelps Anderson hailed the decision as a victory for New Mexicans, while Roswell activist Frank Sanchez said the plan raises concerns about minority rights and fate of the Voters Rights Act challenge.
A memorial service at Assumption Catholic Church honored Landez T S Hopkins, Roswell Ward IV councilor who died December 27 at Covenant Medical Center after heart surgery complications. State figures and local leaders attended as mourners remembered his service and humor.
Alice Eppers, widow of Bud Eppers, announces candidacy for District 3 county commissioner in 2002. She was appointed to the seat last year by Gov. Gary Johnson and says she wants to continue serving the community. Drunken driving arrests rise as Albuquerque uses saturation patrols instead of roving checkpoints. Police credit broad coverage and decisive enforcement for improvements in New Year DWI cases.
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