Immigrant Driver Licenses Decline in New Mexico
New Mexico issued 31 percent fewer first time licenses to foreign nationals in 2012 2013 and a drop of about one third in early 2014 quarter compared with a year earlier. Gov Susana Martinez cites fraud prosecutions while opponents point to weak economy and lingering policy.
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Real Heroes breakfast honors Featherstone for bravery
A video at the Red Cross Real Heroes breakfast celebrated Kimberley Featherstone a Berrendo Middle School teacher who sheltered Kendal Sanders and called 911 during the January 14 shooting. Kendal's mother Nickie Portio nominated her for the Real Hero award.
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Gov Martinez gets backing from GOP audit and treasurer candidates
Republican state auditor candidate Robert Aragon and state treasurer hopeful Rick Lopez told Chaves County Republicans they will campaign with Governor Susana Martinez and mimic her efforts in key areas including Espanola. They aim to swing Democrat strongholds and lure longtime voters, while facing Democrats Tim Keller and Tim Eichenberg in November. Aragon highlights Martinez as a pivotal partner and pledges to join the team to push reforms.
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VA chief cites longer waits as 30 day gap widens
Acting VA secretary Sloan Gibson says about 10 percent of veterans seeking care at VA hospitals and clinics wait 30 days or more for an appointment up from about 4 percent in a June report. He links rise to better data rather than a true jump in delays.
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Roswell Councilor Natasha Mackey tops city board history
Roswell City Councilor Natasha Mackey visited the Roswell Kiwanis Club and sang the national anthem at the Red Cross Real Heroes Awards Breakfast. Elected in March, she became the first Black woman on the council, saying advocacy matters despite political games. She is an ENMU Roswell educator and three committee volunteer.
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Weather improves as wildfire season eases in the West
In New Mexico relief nears for drought as moisture rises and winds die down. The Assayit Lake Fire on the Navajo Nation has consumed over 20 square miles and damaged four structures while threatening 50 homes near Naschitti and Sheep Springs. Forecasters expect calmer conditions by Thursday aiding direct attack.
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