Jurney Reflects On Time As Roswell Mayor On Last Day
Former Roswell mayor Del Jurney looks back on a one term marked by the Berrendo Middle School shooting and national media attention. He praises the community and his wife Kristie as he prepares to pass the office to Dennis Kintigh.
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Drought Persists in New Mexico Despite Recent Snow and Rain
The U S Drought Monitor shows limited relief from recent storms as New Mexico drought deepens. Snow in the Sangre de Cristo range offers slight gains but Rio Grande flows remain well below average with projections at 50 to 70 percent through June and Elephant Butte near 13 percent of normal. Extreme drought area grows to 23 percent while NOAA warns conditions may worsen through May.
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E-file Warrant Program Cuts Time for Police Work
Chaves County Magistrate Court began an e-file warrant system to speed up approvals. Officers can draft complaints on scene and transmit them to judges by cell phone for electronic signatures. The change reduces on scene time from hours to about 30 minutes and uses video to witness sworn testimony.
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Ruiz's Tragic Childhood Shapes Radio Dream and Perseverance
Tom Ruiz known as Tom A hosts on B and the Breakfast Club in southeastern New Mexico. He grew up as the eldest of four traveling with migrant workers across the western states. His father died in 1974 after a violent crime, shaping Ruiz's resolve to pursue his broadcasting career despite personal trials.
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Six Years Later She Was Gone A Family Tragedy
Ruiz recalls a pivotal figure who did not blink or stutter and kept quiet through a family crisis. Six years later the person disappeared, prompting a move back to Midland and a fresh start for the children. Ruiz later attends Midland College and begins a radio internship to chase his ambitions.
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