NSA leaks reveal broad NSA data collection on phone and internet activity
Reports detail NSA access to hundreds of millions of phone records and data from major internet providers including Microsoft and Google. President Obama defends the programs as aiding security while acknowledging limited details and ongoing audits. Congressional critics warn of privacy risks and civil liberties concerns.
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State MVD cuts wait times to minutes with online renewals
Martinez celebrated a ceremony noting the longest wait times dropped from 90 plus minutes to about three minutes. Demesia Padilla, secretary of the State Taxation and Revenue Department, said an app is in development to allow residents to renew driver's licenses on smartphones and reduce in office lines by handling basic business online.
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Computers to aid residents renew licenses at local office
A local official noted computers will be provided for residents without one to conduct essential tasks such as renewing driver licenses, enabling easier access to government services.
Whole Foods reviews language policy after NM suspension flap
Whole Foods Market says it is reviewing its English only policy amid a New Mexico incident in which two Albuquerque workers were suspended for speaking Spanish to each other. The company will discuss the issue at an upcoming leadership conference as Gov. Susana Martinez commends the reconsideration. The policy allows breaks to use any language but requires English on the clock unless customers or co workers speak another language. Activists and LULAC plan a boycott if the policy is not revised within a week.
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Burglary Report Stolen Items Across Three Homes
Police responded to three burglaries on Thursday. At 400 West Wildy Street a backdoor entry yielded jewelry and Ray Ban sunglasses valued at 250 dollars. Conchas Place saw an HP laptop and Sony DVD player taken in a pry-in with losses 342 dollars. South Wyoming Avenue saw theft of alcohol baby clothes and lamps with door damage estimated 100 dollars.
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Police Blotter Reports Multiple Burglaries and Thefts
Police logged numerous incidents including aggravated burglary in the 300 block of North Washington with a Keltec 380 pistol and radar detector stolen, and thefts from the 1100 block of Kenlea Drive and the 700 block of South Sunset involving clothing electronics a Mac Book Sony Playstation and more. A dog vanished during a party near the medical complex on West Country Club Road. an iPad was stolen from a bathroom after leaving it there. A guest at Motel 6 took a flat screen TV, and parts were stolen from a storage shed at Golden Rule Alignment. A storm damaged a drain pipe on East 23rd Street. a 77 year old reported a pipe fallen into a neighbor’s yard. A 74 year old showed a weapon during a boundary dispute. firearms including a Smith and Wesson and a Westerfield shotgun and a 444 Ellipietta revolver were taken for safekeeping. Crime Stoppers tips welcome at 888-594-TIPS.
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Lottery Draws Reported With Numbers and Ball
A local lottery brief lists Mega Millions numbers 1 10 37 48 55 with Mega Ball 21 and Roadrunner Cash numbers 13 21 22 36 37 and Pick 3 results. No winner details are provided in the fragment.
Correction in Police Blotter JOY Center Number
The Record corrects a Friday blotter item noting the JOY Center phone number is 623-4866. The publication regrets the error.
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