El Niño predicts changed global weather patterns this year
NOAA forecasts warming in the central Pacific signaling an El Niño that could bring fewer Atlantic hurricanes and more rain to drought-hit California and southern states. Some regions may benefit while others face hotter global temperatures and economic losses. experts caution variability and strength are uncertain.
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California
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North Carolina State University Atmospheric Sciences
Ken Kunkel
National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration
Central Pacific
Tropics
Mike Halpert
NOAA
Climate Prediction Center
Kevin Trenberth
National Center For Atmospheric Research
Trenberth
Halpert
Texas A&m University
Bruce McCarl
Radiation leak at Carlsbad mine prompts safety focus
Officials confirm a radiation leak at the underground portion of the Carlsbad repository after a salt truck fire. Monitoring shows particles near normal levels and the 13 workers current health outlook remains good. DOE EPA and mine managers deny public health threat amid watchdog scrutiny. Franco, a Carlsbad native, emphasizes safety and transparency.
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New Mexico Tightens Farm Law To Shield Growers From Nuisance Suits
Law language revised to protect farmers and ranchers from nuisance lawsuits if operations have existed for at least one year, barring negligence or illegality. Agriculture valued at 4.1 billion dollars in 2012 per the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Roswell Police warn residents about FunVantage and similar scams
Betsy Harden outlines a discount program offered by FunVantage via Ocenture LLC that promises 50 percent savings at 300,000 locations but requires membership and a code to join. Roswell police spokeswoman Sabrina Morales cautions that scam schemes arrive via phone, mail, email, or online and urges residents to scrutinize unfamiliar offers and monitor credit statements.
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Ocenture LLC
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Sabrina Morales
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Sheriff updates at CCSO promote internal transfers and hires
CCSO announces Perham remains in CID focusing on ICAC. Mason designated head of patrol while Sgt. Herrington is promoted to lieutenant and will replace Lt. Ornelas. Herrington will continue training for the Active Shooter Program in schools and with local businesses and other counties. Four new hires since January, three through NM Law Enforcement Academy and one pending. Susan Goldstrom shifts from CCSO administrator to Director of Human Resources at Chaves County.
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Snyder
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Daniel Ornelas
CCSO
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Sheriffs Office
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Susan Goldstrom
Chaves County
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