New Mexico Governor Raises Death Penalty Repeal Hope
Gov. Gary Johnson signaled he might back a proposal to repeal capital punishment and replace it with life without parole. He asked lawmakers to place repeal on the session agenda while worrying over death row inmates and potential sentence changes.
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New Mexico
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Grants
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Romero Tightens Senate Control in Albuquerque Debacle
President Pro Tem Richard Romero moved to reshuffle committees in the New Mexico Senate despite opposition from Manny Aragon. The 33 to 8 vote backed changes, including removing Shannon Robinson as Public Affairs chair, with Romero arguing reasoned removals outweighed seniority.
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Turney rejects five water right applications for golf course
State Engineer Tom Turney rejected five separ ate requests to transfer about 260.8 acre feet of water annually for wells to irrigate a Lincoln County golf course. He said pumping would impair existing rights and cause wells to dry within decades, though surface water leasing could be possible.
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Lincoln County
Turney
U.S
Economy tops issues in Ponce Johnson state of the state
Governor Gary Johnson's State of the State stresses economics with abortion and death penalty as hot items. Senator Tim Jennings doubts a tax cut. focus shifts to funding mechanisms for welfare and health care. Rep Pauline Ponce notes shrinking new money projections and tight budgeting for a 30 day session.
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Lindh to be tried in civilian court in U.S.
John Walker Lindh the Californian who fought with the Taliban faces a conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens charge and a civilian trial. Attorney General Ashcroft says Lindh met Osama bin Laden and knew of the Sept. 11 attacks. Lindh could face life in prison after transfer from a military ship.
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