New Mexicans to rely on Colorado River water by 2060
A federal study projects New Mexico’s Colorado River Basin population increasing from 1.5 million to 2 to 3 million by 2060. The broader basin could hold 50 to 75 million people by then as flows decline, prompting concerns about regional water shortages and policy risk.
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NM schools press Box Tops for Education drive revival
Farmington sees a renewed effort to collect Box Tops for Education with 16 community groups targeting funds for kindergarten through eighth grade. Walmart stores and local schools, along with United Way and fire and police departments, will collect the 10 cent coupons to boost area schools potentially well over six figures.
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Rylee Kiddoo
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James Lesser
Pecos Breaks Ground on Regional Medical Center
Officials break ground on a $3 million 15,000 square foot medical center to serve Pecos New Mexico with a Rural Development Community Facilities loan from the Recovery Act aiding construction. The project will serve about 8,200 residents in the northern New Mexico community.
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New Mexico forest roads opened under travel plan this fall
Santa Fe officials say a forthcoming map will show where visitors cannot travel in Santa Fe National Forest. The plan bans motorized travel on over half of roads and trails across 1.6 million acres, with corridors 100 feet wide beside approved routes and appeal rights available.
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Weekend fires and shootings terrify Roswell neighborhoods
Police logged a Sunday car fire in the 700 block of South Kentucky Avenue with witnesses describing several men in their twenties near the scene. On Saturday officers heard gunfire in the 1200 block of North Ohio Avenue after a witness saw an aqua Toyota with male subjects. Shell casings were found at the scene. Sunday also saw gunfire damage on West 13th Street with six empty shotgun shells outside and six pieces of shotgun wadding inside the residence.
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Police Blotter Reports Vandalism and Thefts Across City
Police responded to multiple incidents including gunfire on East 23rd Street where six rounds of bird shot were found, copper thefts at Copeland and Maddy's Day Care, aluminum and copper salvaging on South Washington Avenue, and a rock throw at Counseling Associates causing a $2000 damage. Crime Stoppers urges tips at 888-594-TIPS with anonymity and possible reward.
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Santa Fe Begins Second Month of Burglary Crackdown
Santa Fe Police Department marks the start of a six month blitz to curb burglaries. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports residential burglaries dropped more than 50 percent in July versus the same period last year.
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