Magistrate Judges Plan Session in Chaves County
Magistrate Judges Eugene M. De Los Santos and Robert B. Corn invite interested parties to a 3:30 p.m. planning session at the Magistrate Court 200 E Fourth St The session follows a federal court order to district magistrate divisions and to add a magistrate judge in Chaves County Findings will be presented to the legislature For info contact Corn at 624-6088.
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Eugene M. de Los Santos
Robert B. Corn
E. Fourth St
Chaves
Corn
Independence debate stalls as CHE delay resolution
The New Mexico board put on hold a resolution on independence after presentations by Larry Harris and Denis Roark on restructured independence documentation. Public speakers urged a vote on ENMAR independence while concerns about local taxes and funding lingered. officials questioned costs, with interim provost estimates around 12 000 to 15 000.
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Commission On Higher Education
Otto Bachus
Larry Harris
Denis Roark
Harris
Roark
Santa Fe
CHE
Eachus
Gordon Patton
Enmar
Jeff Harvard
Enmur
Lake Arthur
Tim Pollard
Hagerman
Judy Armstrong
Rufe Dunnahoo
Enmu-R
ENMU
Dan Foley
Foley
Dexter
Valley
Bruce Stubbs
Alamogordo
Roswell
County Commission Divides Over courthouse funding and chamber aid
The commission approved the motion 4-1 amid debate on the courthouse finances. Hispano Chamber of Commerce President Roberta Ahiness sought 60 000 for job training and mom and pop business support, clashing with Commissioner Harold Hobson who questioned regional unity. Ortega urged spiritual guidance as the dispute continued, with mediation offered by County Manager Quintana if the chamber reapproaches the foundation for funding. Additional actions included chair and vice chair polls, DWI screener funding, Maternal Child Health Services approval, and Sierra Volunteer Fire Department purchasing a used brush truck.
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Ortega
Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Roberta Ahliness
Harold Hobson
Chambers
Chaves County
EDF
Hubert Quintana
Chamber
CCEDF
Ahlness
Commission
Jimmy Craig
Hobson
Eppers
Janet Norris
Sierra Volunteer Fire Department
Jet Crashes on Deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt
A US S-3B Viking refueling plane crashed on the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt during approach to land. The 19-year-old seaman said the right landing gear failed as it hit the deck, spraying foam to prevent a fire. No injuries reported. flight operations resumed 40 minutes later. The carrier has been conducting missions over Afghanistan since mid October.
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Richard O'Hanlon
Afghanistan
Arabian Sea
John Oliveira
Oliveira
Virginia
New Mexico Governor Presses Tax Cuts Amid Budget Strains
Gov Johnson says only $8 million in reserves cover next year's spending while seeking a balanced budget. He blasts high income taxes and vows tax cuts to spur growth, despite unstable energy prices and post 9 11 recession. Medicaid costs rise from $314 million to $356 million with potential $380 million next year.
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Johnson
New Mexico
Teens accuse clerk of selling to minor in tainted tobacco scheme
A 17 year old recounts a clerk using his birth date to bypass age checks then selling tobacco anyway. The teen plans to tell friends while acknowledging a wider industry pattern of targeting youths. Mallion argues for attitude change similar to DWI to curb juvenile tobacco use.
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Mallion
Unopposed and contested races in March elections
Mayor Ysidro Salazar Jr. seeks re election with rivals Patrick L. O Neal and Clifford G. Nelson. Incumbent Edward Rubio Jr. faces Charles H. Foster Gerry Bain and Wyston W. Dalton. Artesia has a three way mayoral race with Daniel Reyes Jr. Robert E. Lintz and Manuel L. Barragan. District seats go to Manuel H. Madrid Antonio R. Torrez Phillip Burch and James B. Boyse unopposed.
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Ysidro Salazar Jr
Patrick L. O’neal
Clifford G. Nelson
Edward Rubio Jr
Charles H. Foster
Gerry Bain
Wyston W. Dalton
Artesia
Daniel Reyes Jr
Robert E. Lintz
Manuel L. Barragan
Manuel H. Madrid
Antonio R. Torrez
Phillip Burch
James B. Boyse
Bush and Rumsfeld react to KC-130 crash in Afghanistan
President Bush expressed condolences at a Florida fundraiser for Gov. Jeb Bush as Defense Secretary Rumsfeld deferred details, awaiting investigation of a KC-130 crash in southern Balochistan. The Marine Corps aircraft, valued at 37 million, carried a six member crew and supports refueling and transport missions.
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Bush
Jeb
Florida
Pentagon
Rumsfeld
Remembering Damon and Ramon at the National Memorial
At a rural cemetery a handmade cross marks Damon's grave with personal mementos from family and fiance Jessica. Donors give trees and keepsakes in memory of Damon and the first fatality call victim, Officer Ramon Solis. Campaigns for a formal memorial and a state building renaming continue.
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Damon
Jessica
Bonnie
Kim
Ramon Solis
Washington D.C
Ramon
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Kim Talbott
South Park Cemetery
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