Dust storms rise on plains as drought deepens
Dust storms increase on the Southern Plains amid ongoing drought from 2011. Experts say irrigation and soil conservation curb a Dust Bowl repeat, but erosion grows with dry years. Texas panhandle resident David Ford notes conservation aids. Amarillo and Lubbock report multiple dust events this year.
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State briefs report illegal dumping in Gallup school yard
Environmental regulators monitor cleanup of a 35 foot pit behind a Gallup McKinley County Schools building. The New Mexico Environment Department says the district buried industrial equipment chemicals and drums for years. Cleanup costs exceed 250000 and a first phase has been suspended.
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Clovis Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Shane Jackson, 40, of Clovis, received a 15 year prison term after pleading guilty to criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13. The offense required 85 percent time served, followed by lifetime sex offender registration and intense parole. District Attorney Andrea Reed announced the sentence with Judge Fred Van Soelen presiding. Chief Deputy D.A. Brian Stover prosecuted. defense attorney Brett Carter represented Jackson.
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