Jobless benefits fall below 400000 for first time in 16 weeks
The Labor Department reports weekly jobless claims dropped 24 000 to 398 000, the first sub 400 000 reading in 16 weeks. The four week average slid to 413 750 the lowest since April, as auto industry layoffs ease and the economy weighs a slow recovery with 9.2 percent unemployment last month and 18 000 new jobs in June.
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New Mexico Unemployment Drops to 6.8 Percent in June
New Mexico's jobless rate falls to 6.8 percent in June from May, marking 32 months of year-over-year job growth. Educational and health services gain most, adding 2,400 jobs year over year, with manufacturing slowing amid global supply strains and lower gas prices.
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Vandals target sign and power equipment in town
Police responded to the 100 block of South Virginia Avenue Wednesday after a failed attempt to remove a portable power generator. At Auto Zone on 700 S Main St two swamp coolers worth 100 dollars each were stolen. An accidental shooting at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center on 405 W Country Club Road Tuesday left investigators awaiting cooperation from the victim and no link to other incidents found.
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North Missouri burglary and theft report
Police investigated two residential break ins in North Missouri. In the 600 block of South Kansas Avenue suspects entered a home and stole a 50 inch Sanyo and a 34 inch Panasonic television plus an Xbox 360 valued at 1360 dollars. In the 400 block of North Union Avenue entry was gained through a pet door, rooms were disturbed, Schnapps drank, and 120 dollars in cash stolen. Crime Stoppers tips invited at 888 594 TIPS.
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City to finance 27476 for Public Safety Recruit Test permit
Correction notice states the city will finance 27 476 dollars for a Public Safety Graduate Recruitment Test authorization permit for the fire department funded from the public safety gross receipts tax. What the money will fund remains undetermined. The Daily Record regrets the error.
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Virtual schooling discussed as option for New Mexico students
Education expert Lance Izumi outlined virtual schooling at Pecos Flavors Winery, arguing online classes can adapt to rural New Mexico needs. The system offers 24/7 teacher access, immediate learning feedback, and personalized pacing while maintaining social networks. Rep Nora Espinoza questioned union opposition.
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Shoot-out wounds Hagerman man on North Missouri Avenue
Levi Booher 21 of Hagerman was seriously wounded in a Tuesday night shoot-out in the 500 block of North Missouri Avenue. Witnesses described gunfire from an SUV with possible return fire. Police have a person of interest and recovered a vehicle, but no suspect name released. Booher was flown to a Lubbock hospital in serious but non fatal condition. Witnesses praised officers but expressed concern about safety in the Historic District.
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