New Law Exempts Rural Highway Speeding From Points
Gov signed bills include a speeding rule change effective May 15. Drivers speeding on rural highways would not accrue points, while other moving violations keep points. Bernalillo County and large trucks remain exempt from no points.
Bills signed by Gov. Johnson on wide tax and policy package
The governor signed HB89 through SB91 into law. Key items include $140 million in capital projects funded by general obligation bonds with voter approval, a water rights purchase on the Pecos, higher highway fines and penalties, a Taos UNM branch upgrade, a model water rights project, a senior prescription drug program, tribal police funding, updated all hazards planning, and expanded police and public official salaries and benefits.
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Attack helicopters enter Afghanistan battle amid convoy support
Five Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters join the fight in eastern Afghanistan after damage to Army Apache aircraft. They move from USS Bonhomme Richard to a base in Afghanistan with CH-53E transports, as U S intelligence notes a Kabul car bombing plot linked to al Qaida. Pentagon confirms four detainees and footage from Operation Anaconda showing air and ground moves by U S forces.
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Project date with work progress and traffic concerns
Task force members stressed communication during the project due to expected and unforeseen problems. Merchants along the route may become isolated by traffic redirection and are urged to work with black captains or contact the Roswell Chamber of Commerce for short-term relief and long-term goals.
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