Fire smoke prompts health warnings and evacuations across NM
Officials monitor air quality as winds push smoke from the Wallow Fire toward the New Mexico border. More than 30 homes destroyed, 10 000 evacuees, 4400 firefighters battling the blaze with 5 percent containment and risk to power lines from Arizona to West Texas. Two other fires burn near the NM line as authorities plan Saturday alerts and public precautions.
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Chris Minnick
New Mexico Department of Health
Arizona
West Texas
New Mexico
Springerville
Eagar
Rodeo-Chediski
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Jim Whittington
Greer
New Mexico Line
Trial Continued in Roswell Domestic Battery Case
In Chaves County a limine motion seeks to suppress defense witnesses and motive evidence in a domestic violence case involving Jeannie Madsen, an Roswell police veteran, and Sgt. Eric Madsen who has been discharged. Proctor granted the continuance as prosecutors and defense explore resolution.
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Chaves County
Carrizozo
Martha Proctor
Jeannie Madsen
Roswell
Madsen
Dennis Kintigh
Eric Madsen
Larry Fry
Police
Fry
Dispatch Center
Proctor
J.palmer
Roswell-Record.com
WWP fundraising campaign tied to IGA water sales
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend marks a national marketing effort by WWP and IGA Private Brand. For each 24 case sold, 10 cents goes to the Wounded Warrior Project, as Meek notes the plan supports soldiers who have sacrificed much.
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IGA
Off-Reservation Casino Proposal Sparks Federal Review
The Jemez Pueblo and Santa Fe dealer Gerald Peters pursue a $55 million casino and hotel in Anthony, a plan blocked in 2008 by the BIA for distance concerns. The Obama administration reopened reviews last year, drawing mixed signals amid opposition from Gov. Martinez and others who fear regional and national precedent. Las Cruces and Dona Ana chambers back the project citing job and economic gains.
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Jemez Pueblo
Santa Fe
Gerald Peters
Anthony
BIA
Pueblo
Obama
Chino
Interior
Associated Press
Peters
Denise Ramonas
National Indian Gaming Commission
Susana Martinez
United States
New Mexico
Scott Scanland
Sunland Park Racetrack
Martinez
Las Cruces
Dona Ana
Roswell Hospital Hosts Community Health Screening
Danny Camp of Roswell attended with his nurse daughter Shan non after being urged to get checked. Chief Quality Officer Lisa Thompson praised the event noting two men had alarmingly high blood sugar and blood pressure and were referred for care. The hospital plans more screenings locally and for private businesses, staffed by volunteers.
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Danny Camp
Roswell
Shannon
Danny
Lisa Thompson
Thompson
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