County expects to pay less for indigent care
Chaves County anticipates little change in state tax revenue for hospital care of the indigent under Senate Bill 268. The county may have 500000 to 1000000 left in dedicated funds after the shift to a Safety Net Care Pool, with 2 million dollars sent to the state previously for Medicaid matching.
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Police Chief Details Six Shots In Sandia Foothills Standoff
Albuquerque police say James M. Boyd 38 refused to drop knives, threatened officers during a lengthy standoff. Two officers fired three shots each after beanbags stun guns and a Taser were used. Boyd died later. Medical examiner ruling pending.
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State backs off WIPP expansion amid radiation incident
The New Mexico Environment Department withdrew a draft permit for expanding the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant after back-to-back incidents including a Feb. 5 underground truck fire and a radiation release that contaminated 17 workers. Carlsbad facility halted waste shipments as officials investigate causes and safety lapses.
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Santa Fe County Panel Rejects Open Pit Mine Plan
The Santa Fe County Development Review Committee voted 5 to 2 against a proposed basalt aggregate open pit mine on a mesa in southern Santa Fe. Opponents argued environmental risks while supporters cited economic benefits to the region.
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Roswell Police Forward for Full New Mexico Accreditation
The Roswell Police Department has been recommended for full accreditation by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Assessors completed a three day onsite review and issued a report to Police Chief Phil Smith noting the department’s readiness and adherence to accepted NM standards.
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Second Elliott brother pleads guilty in immigrant smuggling case
Samuel Elliott of Columbus pleaded guilty in Las Cruces to conspiring to transport people illegally into the United States. His brother Robert Elliott, also of Columbus, had pleaded guilty in January. Both were arrested after Border Patrol found Mexican nationals in a trailer.
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