County Ties DWI Simulator to Local Education Drive
Chaves County showcases a driving simulator with pedals wheel and three screens to portray DWI aftermath from being pulled over to sentencing. The board approves a 42100 Law Enforcement Protection Fund grant for equipment and training and plans an April ordinance on funding for detention center renovations with New Mexico Finance Authority. Chairman Nibert notes meetings with USFWS on lesser prairie chicken listing and distances the board from horse slaughter plans at Valley Meat Co.
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Chaves County
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New Mexico Finance Authority
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Water rights clash looms as CID eyes priority call
CID leaders consider a priority water call to divert junior wells north of the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District to aid CID dams. PVACD officials warn of drought suffering and potential legal action, while wary farmers fear unintended consequences and delayed relief. Awaiting April 2 guidance.
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Jurva
Dick Smith
PWACD
Texas
Smith
Sequestration Forces Bandelier to Furlough Staff
Bandelier National Monument begins furloughs for park employees including law enforcement custodians and customer service reps. Visitor center hours remain 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and programs like Wednesday trail walks are cut as about 5 percent of the operating budget is trimmed. Los Alamos National Laboratory says it will avoid furloughs.
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Bandelier National Monument
Santa Fe New Mexican
Jason Lott
Lott
Bandelier
Los Alamos National Laboratory
New Mexico
Immigration bill faces slow progress amid talks and protests
Senate leaders struggle to complete immigration reform with key legal proposals in dispute. A proposed guest worker program seeks 200000 visas while wage rules split. Lawmakers brace for heated debate as Schumer promises a March timetable may slip. The path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented entrants gains consensus, but House action remains uncertain.
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Senate Judiciary
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Leahy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Afl-Cio
Gossing urges right to work and tax reforms for New Mexico
Gossing argues economic freedom hinges on right to work and private property rights. He cites potential 21 percent gains in employment and income if right to work were adopted, and favors eliminating personal income tax. He criticizes 2013 tax deals and hold harmless phaseouts, noting local costs and urging support for natural gas exports to boost the state.
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New Mexico
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Texas
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Henderson
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Europe
Asia
Obama urges new path to peace talks in Jerusalem speech
President Obama called for redesigned efforts toward Israeli Palestinian peace in Jerusalem urging both sides to move beyond past formulas. He met Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah and praised partners in Abbas and Salam Fayyad while noting settlements complicate progress.
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Palestinian Authority
Mahmoud Abbas
Ramallah
West Bank
Gaza
Fast Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
Abbas
Salam Fayyad
ACLU Pushes Santa Fe Mayors on Same-Sex Licenses
ACLU leader in Santa Fe urged county clerks to issue same sex marriage licenses, arguing state law permits them. Clerks in Curry, Dona Ana and Santa Fe counties disagreed, needing a formal AG opinion from Gary King before acting. King's spokesman said no lawsuit review and no comment yet. State Rep Bill McCamley has requested an AG opinion and a rapid response is planned.
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David Coss
Curry
Doha Ann
Gary King
Phil Sisneros
King
Bill McCamley
D-Las Cruces
Sisneros
New Mexico Couple Presses Same-Sex Marriage Suit
Porter and Rand, a same-sex couple, pursue a federal lawsuit in a state with a long Catholic influence. The action follows past licensing battles in Sandoval County and comes weeks after their 25th anniversary, highlighting their commitment and family bond.
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