Claims Office Opens for Ill Nuclear Workers in Espanola
ESPANOLA AP The federal claims program allows workers exposed to radiation or toxic chemicals in the nuclear weapons industry to seek compensation. The Espanola office opens as part of nine centers nationwide. Eligible claimants include DOE employees and contractors, with up to 150000 dollars available in a lump sum. The program covers illnesses like cancer and chronic diseases from radiation, beryllium, or silicosis. The law takes effect July 31.
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Eclipse Aviation Moves Engineers to Albuquerque for Jet Project
Eclipse Aviation began relocating about 40 engineers from Williams International to Albuquerque as the company aims for 200 local staff by next year. The move supports airframe and engine development for a six–seat business jet, with delays in flight tests and certification pushed to 2003 and 2004.
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Taos Woman Arraigned in Vehicular Homicide Case
Brenda Medina 37 was arraigned on vehicular homicide charges after allegedly driving over her husband Daniel Medina 38 following a dispute. He fell on the hood and was run over as she tried to leave. the couple’s three children were inside the home during the incident. Daniel died at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque after being airlifted from Holy Cross in Taos.
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Man charged in Santa Cruz homicide case
Police accuse Randy Maestas of killing Albino Salinas and dumping the body in the Rio Grande near Pilar. Zacarias Sanchez faces evidence tampering charges, while Maestas is jailed in Espanola on murder and tampering counts as divers search for the victim and weapon.
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Mesilla Board Approves 1.77 Million Budget
The Mesilla five member Board of Trustees approved a 1.77 million dollar fiscal year budget. It funds employee raises for certified staff a monument for a memorial park water line replacement road improvements and 25 000 for Mesilla Volunteer Fire Department expenses. The fire fund includes 15 000 as a brush truck down payment and the rest for firefighter stipends and 24 hour duty coverage. The mayor called the plan a long debated budget that addresses town needs.
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