Yemen tightens ties with U S amid al Qaida threats and unsettled governance
Yemen and Western powers boost aid to bolster security forces as Sana a struggles with war poverty and corruption. U S and allies shut embassies after threats. al Qirbi criticizes the move while warning against excessive U S control. U S officials deny deploying combat troops.
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Washington
Britain
Yemen
San‘a
al-Qaida
U.S
al-Qirbi
United States
Ali Abdullah Saleh
Saleh
Local Elections See Multiple Races Around Towns
In Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and Ruidoso races prompt voters to choose mayors and councilors. Several incumbents run unopposed while others face challengers for four year terms and two at large seats. Election Day is March 2.
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Jose Luis Aguilar
Antonio Torrez
Terry Hill
Don Rindahl
Allen Bratcher
Dexter
Charles McClain
David White
Richard Johnson
Mitchell Daubert
James Berry
Gus Raymond Alborn
James Gibson
Donald Williams
Joan Zagone
James Stoddard
Rafael “Rifle” Salas
Franklin Pirelli
Denise Dean
Gloria Sayers
Richard Albers Jr
Jerry Shaw
Don Dutton
Michael Line
Ruidoso Downs
Tommy Hood
Dean Holman
Joe Blaney
Thomas Chavez
Bob Miller
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
ENMU and NMMI Introduce Alumni Plates in New Mexico
ENMU and NMMI join a small group of state schools offering special plates. Each plate costs 37 dollars with 25 dollars directed to the chosen school. ENMU plate uses green and silver with the grey hound and Zia sun. NMMI plate uses red and black with the crest. plates available now at state and local Motor Vehicle Division offices.
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University of New Mexico
New Mexico State University
New Mexico Tech
ENMU
Zia
NMMI
Carl Hansen
Institute
Hansen
Mattarco
Roswell
Dairies Face Clean-up Burden as Groundwater Contamination Study Expands
New Mexico regulators report 55 percent of state dairies facing groundwater contamination with 40 percent of Chaves County dairies implicated. Officials cite legacy practices, current plans, and costly retrofits as dairies defend efforts amid economic pressure from low milk prices and high feed costs.
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Hagevoort
Department
Dairies
Chaves County
Exxon Valdez
Marcy Leavitt
NMED
Drinking
Leavitt
New Mexico
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
USDA
Mybarra
Roswell
Empty Local Races Stun New Mexico Municipal Leaders
Incumbents in Lake Arthur and Des Moines were the only candidates to file for mayor and council seats, leaving several races with no filings. Officials note potential appointments to fill vacancies if no candidates emerge, with write-in options still possible for Des Moines on January 12.
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Roswell
Calvillo
Lake Arthur
Des Moines
Roger Makin
New Mexico Municipal League
New Territory
Makin
Stephanie King
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
Attempted Detroit bombing suspect faces federal charges
Abdulmutallab is held in Milan Michigan and will appear in federal court for arraignment and custody hearing. Authorities say security was boosted worldwide after the failed attack and the government held information that could have stopped the plot but dots were not connected. Attorney General Holder warns justice will pursue all responsible with every tool.
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U.S
Transportation Security Administration
Obama
Abdulmutallab
Milan
Mich
Miriam Siefern
Leroy Soles
Eric Holder
Lloyd Meyer
Guantanamo Bay Prison
Detroit
Hobbs Laugh Master Ken Schmitt Keeps Jokes Handy
Hobbs resident and 63 year old retired firefighter Ken Schmitt catalogs jokes in notebooks and on note cards to remember them. He jokes at Casey’s in Hobbs to spark conversations, often humorously critiquing local police and electricians while insisting his material stay clean. His wife Susan notes he loves making people laugh and will swap jokes with friends who share them.
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Hobbs
Ken Schmitt
Schmitt
Hobbs Police Department
Susan
Casey's
David Sadler
Casey’s
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Rufe Dunnahoo
Sonia Gomez
Ysidro Salazar Jr
Edward Rubio
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