Obama praises Reid at Reno event and in Las Vegas
First lady Michelle Obama lauded Senator Harry Reid as a tireless advocate for women during a Reno keynote and a Las Vegas appearance. Reid faces tough poll numbers for a fifth term as incumbent Democrats highlight health care, domestic violence protections, and equal pay.
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Chaves County returns strong votes in New Mexico primary races
In Chaves County Democrat Harry Teague leads in county results while Susana Martinez tops statewide GOP primary. Local counts show Martinez with 3 012 votes to Weir 1 478. Teague carried the county with about 80 percent of the votes and Pirtle 1 060. Incumbent Judge Halvorson wins magistrate division two primary.
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Pearce Campaign Sees Outlook in New Mexico Races
Pearce advances to face Rep. Harry Teague in the general election after a strong show in the Democratic primary. In northern New Mexico, Mullins leads Kokesh for the GOP nomination to challenge Rep. Ben Ray Lujan. Mullins touts Tea Party ties and oil industry background. Heinrich seeks re election in Albuquerque district against Republican Barela as national Republicans eye gains in the House.
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BP sharks for 21 inch cap to seal Gulf oil leak
BP uses robotic devices to cut away a broken riser and fit a 21 inch cap over a 20 inch pipe a mile underwater. The plan may raise daily flow by about 100000 gallons for the next 24 hours and risks icing problems in the deep sea as officials pursue containment after the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
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PNM pushes new rates as regulator considers renewables need
PNM requests rate increases tied to current costs amid regulatory lag that left bills up to date. Officials warn credit ratings could worsen without raises, while noting 11.58 dollar monthly hikes since recent increases. The request, not tied to renewable expansion, seeks PRC approval by August.
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Martinez and Denish face off for New Mexico governor
Martinez won 7 percent of the vote with 3 percent for Janice Arnold-Jones as he and Denish advance to the fall race for governor. Denish, Richardson’s former running mate, argues for results while Martinez pledges bold change amid a budget crunch and education cuts. The contest pits GOP hopes against a Democrat-leaning electorate in a campaign shaped by economic strain and voter sentiment.
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Countywide online sex offender registry launches in Chaves County
The new site sheriffalert com nm chaves enables residents to register addresses and search for offenders within chosen radii. Chaves County reports 120 offenders. users can monitor moves and receive automatic updates at no cost. The site goes live Tuesday June 8 and requires public address input for updates.
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