Pentagon warns Congress not to lift gay ban before plan ready
Senior Pentagon leaders led by Defense Secretary Gates and Gen. Mullen urged the House Armed Services Committee to avoid changing the don’t ask don’t tell policy until troop input is gathered and a proper plan, including housing and benefits, is in place. They ordered a study by Dec. 1 and warned action before then could send a damaging message to the military. Protests followed the letter as lawmakers weigh a 2011 defense authorization bill.
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New Mexico Eyes Tougher Penalties as Gangs Spread
In Farmington officials urge harsher gang penalties amid more members moving from California and Arizona. Lawmen report witnesses and convicts from gangs, including a San Juan County incident where Quintan Wright faced multiple felonies after pointing a handgun at a family. Authorities note limited state action and growing federal filings to boost penalties.
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New Mexico still lags in census mail returns
The Census Bureau reports New Mexico at 63 percent mail-back rate for 2010 forms, near Alaska, with rural areas showing the largest gaps. About 4,200 census takers will interview residents door to door through July 10 to boost counts and federal aid accuracy.
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Sex offender on campus sighted near Parkview Center
Police were dispatched to Parkview Early Literacy Center on Thursday after school officials reported a woman walking the campus. She left when asked for ID and was later linked to a sex offender list by school staff. A separate report notes a burglary at a shed on North Missouri Avenue with $250 in tools missing. Police also investigated embezzlement at Town and Country on Main Street where an employee stole a $20 prepaid phone card and was dismissed. Crimestoppers offer remains open for tips.
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Northwest Roswell Scores 57 In April 30 Los Temps
The April 30 edition reports Northwest Roswell tallying 57 points in a local score update. It notes the game location and the participating teams, highlighting a close contest and final tally.
Two Children Killed in Northern Mexico Shootout
Mexican military prosecutors after reviewing evidence say 5-year-old Martin Almanza Salazar and 8-year-old Bryan Almanza Salazar were killed by shrapnel from a grenade in an April 3 car ambush near Nuevo Laredo. Relatives say the family hid as gunfire erupted. five other relatives were wounded.
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