Russia ends anti crime accord with U.S.
Russia pulled out of an anti crime accord with the United States on Wednesday in a move the United States called self defeating. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed an order ending the agreement as tensions rise between Moscow and Washington.
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A Hobbs briefing notes Driver’s Pearce welcomes Eric Espinoza to staff. Leprino Foods plans a $10 million upgrade in Hobbs. Hobbs runs past Goddard in local sports roundup.
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Ray Lewis Agitated by Magazine Link to Performance Aids
New Orleans AP report says Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is agitated by a magazine article linking him to a company selling performance enhancers. The piece notes concerns about impact on his play and team performance against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Giffords urges swift gun action at Senate hearing
Former Rep Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers to curb firearms amid a deep national divide. NRA official Wayne LaPierre challenged stronger background checks and criticized enforcement as inadequate while recalling the Sandy Hook and Tucson shootings.
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NMMI conducts campus emergency drill in New Mexico
The New Mexico Military Institute evacuated its campus during a drill to test emergency response procedures. Public Information Officer Carl Hansen stated the exercise aims to evaluate safety protocols for cadets staff and faculty and to stress a real‑world mindset.
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RISD reviews graduation rates after PED report
Roswell Independent School District is reviewing high school graduation percentages for accuracy before submitting to the Public Education Department. Gov. Susana Martinez cited a PED report showing a 2012 statewide graduation rate of 70.3 percent, up from 63.0 percent in 2011, with RISD district rate at 63.9 percent and Goddard High 68.9 percent, Roswell High 66.4 percent, and University High 22.9 percent.
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Spaceport informed consent bill sails through the Senate
The Senate unanimously approved a measure to shield spacecraft manufacturers and parts suppliers from most passenger damage lawsuits on space tourism flights. Virgin Galactic plans $200000 tickets from Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences. insurers must cover $1 million to qualify for liability protections.
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Lawmakers push to elect university regents in New Mexico
In a bid to curb political influence, two constitutional amendments would let voters elect some regents for state universities. The governor now appoints regents with staggered terms, drawing opposition from UNM Regent Jamie Koch who warns the overhaul blocks the governor’s opportunity to select leaders.
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Roswell BLM honors 2012 volunteers for hours logged
The Roswell Field Office recognizes 173 volunteers who gave 18,680 hours in 2012, contributing to New Mexico leading the nation in average hours per person and ranking fourth for total volunteer hours. The office also notes 12,280 hours from 65 hosted or donated workers.
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