NMPRC weighs overhaul of agency policies in New Mexico
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission members weigh a management study proposing to reduce political hires from 27 to 19, move railroad regulation to the Transportation Department, streamline consumer complaints, and shift duties while ethics training and management reforms are urged. The panel asked staff to return with a vote pending at a future meeting.
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New Mexico plans to shrink state air fleet sale plan
Gov. Susana Martinez announced selling two more planes and cutting the state fleet from eight to three. The move targets inefficiency and high maintenance costs, with a memorandum allowing cross use between agencies. Potential savings up to 770000 dollars are anticipated after downsizing.
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Susana Martinez
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Bill Richardson
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Vulcanair
DPS
General Services
Ed Burckle
DOJ Recess appointment ruling defends Obama action
The Justice Department publicly refutes Republican claims on the legality of Obama’s January 4 recess appointments. Assistant Attorney General Virginia Seitz states the Senate was in a 20 day recess despite pro forma sessions, and that such pauses permit presidential appointments including Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and picks to the National Labor Relations Board. The memo cites a 2004 Bush era opinion and notes presidential practice over five decades.
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Ohio
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George W. Bush
Police blotter notes two juveniles arrested for vehicle burglaries
Roswell police arrested two youths in the 800 block of West Eighth Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday after a citizen reported them breaking into cars. Alan Adair, 13, faces multiple burglary and tampering charges, while his 17-year-old brother Roy McDaniel was seized nearby. They admitted to breaking into three vehicles on West Fourth Street and West Alameda. Losses include a camera, purses, a wallet, and cash. Police urge home security of valuables.
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Roswell
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Adair
West Fourth Street
West Alameda
Bubba Jo Seeks New Home After Roswell Dog Impacted
Bubba Jo a six month old pit bull mix lost his owner Robin Harney in police custody. Animal Control and Animal Services are seeking an adopter while volunteers offer to cover fees and neutering. Vaccinations including rabies have been paid for. contact Animal Services at 6246722 for details.
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Robin Harney
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Animal Services
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Bubba
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Harney
Roswell
Ruidoso
Latino group sues state over driver license discrimination
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund says it filed a lawsuit in Albuquerque on behalf of Laura Montano, a NM woman fired from the Department of Motor Vehicles after objecting to efforts to block illegal immigrants from getting licenses. The suit claims she was ordered not to speak Spanish to foreign nationals who faced new residency rules to keep licenses.
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