New Mexico counties qualify for USDA natural disaster aid
The USDA designated 12 primary counties in New Mexico as natural disaster areas due to drought with Chaves and 22 other counties listed for aid. Eligible farmers may obtain low interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency to cover losses, with loans available to fund feed purchases and refinances.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Bernalillo
Grant
Luna
Sierra
Catron
Hidalgo
Otero
Socorro
Dona Ana
Lincoln
Sandoval
Valencia
Chaves
Eddy
McKinley
Santa Fe
Cibola
Guadalupe
Rio Arriba
Torrance
de Baca
Los Alamos
San Juan
USDA
Farm Service Agency
Oscar Rivera
FSA
Carlsbad
Rivera
Roswell
Religious leaders plan Las Cruces immigration rally
Faith leaders from multiple denominations will gather at First Christian Church Las Cruces to press Congress for comprehensive immigration reform. CAFe leaders announce Campaign for Citizenship to create a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants. Bishop Oscar Cantu was installed as head of the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese.
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U.S
Oscar Cantu
Las Cruces
Guns and electronics reported stolen in two break-ins
Police were dispatched to the 200 block of South Poplar Avenue where a 42 inch Emerson TV a Playstation 3 controller a Canon waterproof camera and a Charles Daly shotgun were missing from a shed with the hasp cut. Items valued at 1050. In a second call police investigated a break in at the 700 block of North Maryland Avenue where a crib valued at 199 was taken. Officers also responded to the 1210 Apartments at 1210 N Main St Thursday.
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South Poplar Avenue
North
Maryland Avenue
Laundry Room Break-In Damages Washers and Dryers
A laundry room break-in damaged the locking mechanism on washers and dryers with about 300 dollars in damages. It is unknown how much money was taken. Crime Stoppers at 888-594-TIPS offers anonymous tips and possible rewards.
Controversy over Skandera nomination as New Mexico education chief
Opponents argue Hanna Skandera lacks constitutional qualifications for the Public Education Department secretary post, noting she has no classroom experience. Supporters from business groups and tribal leaders defend her, urging Senate confirmation as the hearing continues.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Hanna Skandera
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Skandera
Department
GOP
Gary Johnson
Peggy Stielow
Rio Rancho School Employees Union
Terri Cole
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Public
State Board of Education
Martinez
Ben Shelly
Laguna Pueblo
Richard Luarkie
Johnson
House OKs 174 Million for State Capital Improvements
The New Mexico House approved a 174 million dollar capital improvements package on a 58 to 10 vote sending the measure to the Senate. Financing relies on oil and gas tax backed bonds and funds buses water projects voting equipment and university facilities.
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Santa FE
Senate
New Mexico
House
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
University of New Mexico
Dale Duran Charged Afterfts Pursuit and Meth Seizure
Sammy Duran led multiple police units through Roswell area. His car crashed on Elm Avenue after evading officers near Main and Poe Streets. Officers recovered 2.1 grams of methamphetamine from the suspect and six baggies. Duran faces multiple counts including aggravated assault on a peace officer and trafficking meth. He is held on a 50000 bond at Chaves County Detention Center.
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Hobbs
Duan
the Triangle
Main
Duran
Grand
Sammy Duran
Elm Avenue
Sammy
Chaves County Detention Center
Answers on federal programs now from the Federal Center
Call 1-800-FED-INFO toll free for help with government programs benefits and services. Hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. or visit the GSA site at pueblo.gsa.gov/call for direct assistance. Public service announcement by the Federal Consumer Information Center and GSA.
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USDA
S. Atkinson Ave
Chaves
Eddy
Lea
Lincoln
Otero
Igilimore
Rdrnews
Federal Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Gsa
Public Service
U.S. General Services Administration
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