New Mexico Amends Farm Nuisance Law to Shield Dairies
Susana Martinez signed House Bill 51 to strengthen the Right to Farm act and reduce liability for dairies. Dairies in Chaves County remain the state’s dairy capital with about 50 operations, while statewide losses during the downturn included 21 percent fewer dairies from drought high feed costs and low milk prices.
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Susana Martinez
Nui
Chaves County
Curry
Roosevelt
Beverly Idsinga
Dairy Producers of
New Mexico
Robert Hagevoort
New Mexico State University Extension
Clovis
Hagevoort
Probes May Enter WIPP Facility to Find Leak Cause
DOE officials say probes could enter the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad as early as today to determine the source of the radiation leak from February 14. Joe Franco notes weather factors like wind and rain could affect the timing. If feasible, probing aims to assess damage and whether a ceiling or wall collapse caused the incident.
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WIPP
Joe Franco
Department of Energy
Carlsbad
Franco
David Klaus
U.S. Department of Energy
David Huizenga
DOE
Office of Environmental Management
CCSO Promotes Staffing After Retirements in Chaves County
The Chaves County Sheriff Office announced a series of promotions after retirements of Chief Deputy Pat Jennings and Sgt. Barry Dixon. Lt. Britt Snyder becomes deputy chief, Det. Doug Perham and Deputy James Mason promoted to sergeant with Perham leading the Criminal Investigation Division and Mason taking command of patrol. Sheriff Rob Coon credited a formal testing process and said the promotions reflect the best qualified personnel.
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Chaves County
Doug Perham
James Mason
Sgt
Perham
CCSO
Mason
Snyder
Gift card scam targets Target breach victims in Roswell
A Roswell woman says she received a "too good to be true" gift card offer after Target's data breach. She was asked to pay a $1 charge to gain a $100 Walmart or Target card and a $25 restaurant card. Target has warned customers about phishing and launched security overhauls following the breach.
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Roswell
Gene Reames
Walmart
Target
Sandra Titus
CIO
Antoine LaFramboise
LaFramboise
Target.com
DataBreach
City repairs break water line at Washington Ave Elementary
Roswell city crews and school officials work to repair a broken water line at Washington Avenue Elementary School causing bus reroutes to the south entrance and closure of some bathrooms. Superintendent Mark Earnest says water service remains limited while crews aim to finish by next week. Principal Ron Tidmore comments students have access to safe drinking water and operations continue.
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Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue Elementary
Ron Tidmore
Roswell
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R-Dist
Idsinga
DPNM
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Ingle
Mark Wilson Photo
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Huizenga
Coon
Reames
Associated Press
Beth Jacob
Roswell Daily Record
Funvantage.com
Better Business Bureau
FunVantage
Florida
Ocenture LLC
Walmart Media Relations Spe
Mark Earnest
City Waterees and Transmission Department
Earnest
Tidmore
Randal Seyler Photo
Tovay
Osrruanies
Winifred “Winnie” Blount
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