Governor vetoes finance measures and judgeships proposal
The governor vetoed several bills including a tax break change raising pension contributions from 500 to 600 dollars and a plan to create three additional judgeships in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. Pepin argued funds exist for six months of the budget year, while the governor’s objections centered on financing. The measure would have let counties raise elected official salaries by up to 15 percent.
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Sandoval
Arthur Pepin
Martinez
Kintigh Backs Pension Increase for Legislators
Kintigh endorses a bill claiming legislative member contributions are inadequate for benefits. New Mexico lawmakers, who receive no salary but a $154 daily expense, would see an increase. The governor’s approval is praised as a modest step forward.
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Kintigh
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Voters approve Artesia COGRT tax and local election results
Artesia voters pass a Capital Outlay Gross Receipts Tax by 934 to 453, funding aging water sewer drainage streets and hydrants repairs. In Dexter Norman Caffall and Thomas Mireles win council seats. Judge Charles McClain unopposed reelected. Hagerman incumbents Shaw Pilley retain seats. Dan Jennings defeated. Lake Arthur candidates run unopposed for council and judge positions. Salazar reelected as judge. Total election turnout 27.
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Norman Caffall
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Mireles
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EI Cap students showcase talents in Character Counts assembly
Students, teachers, and staff performed a dance routine to Ice Ice Baby while Clint Johnson and Patty Valenzuela sang Walk the Line. Fire Marshal Bill Wells praises public outreach as the RFC joined in, handing out helmets and badges to engage children.
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Johnson
Bill Wells
RFC
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Wells
Nvernau
Rdrnews
PRC to Upgrade Voice and Data Network in 2013
The PRC plans a full network upgrade by end of 2013 to expand voice and data capacity. The agency indicates it is awaiting final responses before proceeding with the rollout.
GOP hopes hinge on blocking Romney at convention
GOP insiders warn Romney may clinch the nomination unless a crisis hits him first. The strategy centers on stopping Romney from the victory threshold and forcing a convention wrestle for the nomination amid unresolved Sprint consumer refund policy questions.
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Romney
GOP
Romney Leads With 419 Delegates In Bipartisan GOP Race
The tally shows Romney ahead with 419 delegates including endorsements from RNC members. Santorum has 178 and Gingrich 107, with Ron Paul at 47. The AP counts reflect proportional systems making delegate totals fluid across states.
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Republican National Committee
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Gingrich
Texas
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Associated Press
Solar storm to bring aurora effects from 1 to 5 am EST
Forecasters warn a three‑part solar storm could disrupt grids and communications across North America with possible airline reroutes and satellite impacts. Auroras may reach the Great Lakes tonight under a full moon, with lingering activity through Friday morning. NASA says no extra ISS precautions planned.
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