Compassion across borders in wartime New Mexico exhibit
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces opens "To Get the Job Done" January 12, exploring POW labor on New Mexico farms during World War II. It centers on Fred and Florace Nelson and their friendship with German POW Karl Drescher, who later exchanged letters and gifts before returning home. The show runs January 12 to July 7 and features artifacts, interviews, and photographs.
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New Mexico
Las Cruces
Fred
Florace Nelson
Karl Drescher
Drescher
Roswell
Nelsons
Morgan
Germany
Fred Nelson
Florace
New Mexico Farm and Ranch
El Paso Enforces Smoking Ban With Fines Up To 500
El Paso Outdoor public spaces join the city wide smoking ban that took effect Wednesday with a 30 day warning grace. Restaurant managers report mixed reactions as stickers go up and customers adjust to the health focused ordinance. Norma Gonzales of Beijing Lilt says health benefits outweigh small loss of smoking customers.
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EL Paso
Denny's
Barbara McKeown
Beijing
Bearded bandit robs Bank of the West in Albuquerque
An Albuquerque man described as white in his late 20s to early 30s with a brown shaggy beard, 6 foot 2, wearing a red plaid jacket and backward cap, robbed Bank of the West after 11 a.m. using a chrome pistol. The teller paid out an undisclosed amount. FBI notes the year’s first local bank robbery and cites 91 robberies in 2001.
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Albuquerque
Bank of the West
FBI
Doug Beldon
Beldon
New Year’s Eve DWI Checks Raise Deterrent Effect
Police issued about 50 citations on New Year’s Eve 2000 and roughly double that on New Year’s Eve 2001. Officers note DWI checkpoints provide a visual deterrent that may deter drinking and driving.
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Haarhues
Roswell remembers Landez with city officials and mourners
A Roswell memorial honors Landez as city leaders and many firefighters and police officers attend. The service features Gracia Maria Fresquez singing Amazing Grace and Amor Eterno with Villegas and Licon providing guitar. Landez’s wife Velma and their children later travel to San Antonio for burial.
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Landez
James Monteith
Leon Sims
Judy Stubbs
Dick Taylor
Sherry Magee
Bob Thompson
Tim Stoessel
Roswell
Louis Jones
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Hughes
Gracia Maria Fresquez
Fresquez
Sandez
Villegas
Gilbert Licon
Velma
San Antonio
Redistricting ruling moves 22,966 people as map shifts
State Senator Tim Jennings reacts to Allen’s judgment which moves 22,966 residents into new districts. The map remains close to the 1990 plan, shifting Zuni Ramah Navajo lands to District 2 and three Bernalillo County precincts to District 1 while preserving Hispanic shares: 38.8 percent in District 1, 42.54 percent in District 2, and 34.61 percent in District 3.
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Sanchez
Jennings
Frank
Allen
Zuni and
Ramah Navajo
Bernalillo County
Judge rules on New Mexico redistricting plan changes
A state judge kept most of the existing congressional map while moving the Zuni and Ramah reservations from District 3 to District 2 and transferring three Bernalillo County precincts to District 1. Hispanics remain about the same share across districts, with 38.8 percent in the 1st, 42.54 in the 2nd, and 34.61 in the 3rd. Republicans praise the decision as protecting swing districts and a Democratic stronghold in northern New Mexico remains.
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Congress
Bernalillo County
Don Bruckner
Allen
New Mexico
Joe Skeen
Tom Udall
Phelps Anderson
Roswell
Skeen
Anderson
Andersone
Johnson
David Gomez
Republican Party
John Dendahl
Eppers Announces Run For Two Year County Term
Eppers says she will run for a two year term if elected and serve until the next election. County attorney Stan Riggs explains the appointment lasts until the next scheduled election. Eppers notes front line experience from 20 years with Congressman Joe Sheen and campaigning with Buds. She cites cockfighting debate as a tough decision and plans to work with Republicans in 2002 while keeping County Commission duties.
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Chaves
Stan Riggs
Riggs
Joe Sheen
Bud
Ing
Dan Foley
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