Senate debates farm policy bill amid food stamp spending fight
The Senate opened consideration of a $500 billion farm policy and food stamp funding bill with 73 amendments. One early vote rejected a proposal to trim food stamp spending, signaling a fight over welfare program costs and agricultural policy.
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Friday night shooting leaves two men dead and police pursue leads while the city investigates. RPD arrests Mary Beth Lawrence as investigators assess the case and determine possible motives and connections. Weather conditions show rain and steady progress on already impacted areas as emergency crews respond. Medrano inks letter with ENMU signaling collaboration on new initiatives.
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Sandusky Wife Testifies to Defend Him at Trial
Dottie Sandusky, wife of Jerry Sandusky, testified to remember most but not all details of eight accusers and said she did not see inappropriate contact. Jurors heard investigators contradict themselves and experts debate evaluations as the case unfolds at court in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
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Little Bear fire becomes New Mexico’s most destructive to homes
The Little Bear fire in New Mexico has burned 242 residential structures and 12 out buildings, with damages over 22 million dollars and 60 percent containment. No lives were lost, four firefighters injured, and crews report rapid progress with 981 personnel, 60 engines, 8 helicopters, and two bulldozers deployed. Firefighters plan burn outs inside the containment line as weather allows.
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Drones in U S Skies Spark Privacy Debate
Washington reports warn that thousands of drones could hover over homes within a decade and prompt a surveillance society. Regulators are beginning to craft rules as civilian drone use remains limited and interest from law enforcement and industry grows.
Group worries over New Mexico bear management
Albuquerque AP report notes conservationists accuse state wildlife managers of removing Sandia Mountains bears to curb nuisance calls. Game and Fish denies high removal counts, citing far fewer bears killed or relocated in 2010 and 2011 than claimed by Sandia Mountain Bear Watch.
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ENMMC promotes Healthy Woman program and coping tips
Brooke Linthicum of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center speaks on the Healthy Woman program and the daily balance women face from home to work. Her comments highlight stress and common frustrations like misplacing keys as part of a broader advisory board discussion.
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Contempt vote against Attorney General Holder looms
A House committee chair signals readiness to pursue contempt if the Justice Department withholds documents on Operation Fast and Furious. Attorney General Holder seeks conditions, offering to present a subset under a subpoena framework. The standoff follows a 20 minute Capitol meeting with Rep. Darrell Issa.
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