New Mexico lawmakers face lavish pensions amid low contributions
The article compares legislator pension practices across states, noting New Mexico's low member contributions and high taxpayer funding. It highlights Foley and Manny Aragon as examples, with Aragon drawing $27,311 annually while in prison and Foley’s pension rising with cost of living adjustments. It discusses per diem pay, tenure rules, and potential reforms vetoed by Gov. Martinez.
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Susana Martinez
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Texas
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Aie
Kansas
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Foley
Senate
Manny Aragon
Albuquerque
Roswell Students Shine In Talent Show Wins Top Honors
Roswell High students judging the event named Eli Lynn first place for a Minecraft themed Diamond Sword performance. Remington Hunt and Hunter Irvin earned second for The Glassless Window while Brisa Pacheco placed third performing Carrie Underwood’s Temporary Home.
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Isaiah Lawson
Laura Thomas
Fabiola Sierra
Brisa Pacheco
Carrie Underwood
Remington Hunt
Hunter Irvin
Eli Lynn
Lynn
Katy Vaz
Federal drug roundup nets 22 arrests in Dona Ana County
Federal, state, and local agents arrested 22 suspects in southern Dona Ana County after a four month probe led by the FBI Las Cruces Cross Border Drug Violence Hybrid Squad and the Southern New Mexico Gang Task Force. Seven search warrants yielded 20 weapons 3 kilograms of cocaine 2 pounds of marijuana and $35000 in cash. Authorities say 5 fugitives remain at large and 2 defendants were in state custody on other charges.
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United States
Wade
Anthony
N.M
Texas
New Mexico
U.S
Ken Gonzales
FBI
Las Cruces
Gonzales
Wyoming Senator Seeks to Restore Mineral Royalty Funds
Enzi argues 2 percent federal levy on mineral royalties is excessive and states should collect royalties directly from producers. He cites $700 million in abandoned mine lands cuts and urges restoring funds for counties losing tax revenue to federal lands while warning against broad federal spending cuts. He insists Mineral Leasing Act grants states the right to royalties and warns against shifting costs to local governments.
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Enzi
Wyoming
Senate
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