Roswell prepares for record flag football tourney crowds
Organizers of the 19th annual Hike It and Spike It 4-on-4 charity flag football expect about 4 000 players over three days. The event, hosted by the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, draws tens of thousands of visitors and generates multi million dollar economic impact locally with prize money for top teams and a tobacco free family friendly weekend atmosphere.
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Los Alamos isolates waste containers after radiation concern
Los Alamos National Laboratory told New Mexico regulators it has isolated 55 gallon barrels packed with cat litter suspected in a radiation leak at the government underground waste dump. The containers are secured in special vessels with fire protection and monitored 24 hours a day for temperature and other abnormalities as officials review the cause.
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Obama vows to fix VA hospitals trouble
President Obama vows accountability over VA hospital misconduct and hints Shinseki could be held to account after an Oval Office meeting. Congress approves a measure giving the VA secretary power to fire or demote 450 senior hospital leaders, in a 390 to 33 vote, amid pressure on veterans care.
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NMMI and RSU Announce Seamless Transfer Partnership
New Mexico Military Institute and Rogers State University signed an articulation agreement on April 23 allowing NMMI students with an associate degree to transfer into RSU’s bachelor’s programs. NMMI, a land grant co educational military school, enrolls about 1000 students from 44 states and 20 countries.
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Obama designates Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks as national monument
President Obama declared nearly 500000 acres along the U S Mexico border a national monument drawing praise from environmentalists and criticism from West lawmakers and law enforcement. House Speaker Boehner condemns unilateral action bypassing Congress amid cartel violence and border security concerns.
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