Los Alamos Nuclear Facility Debate Sparks Protests
Activists clash with officials at a Monday hearing over the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Nuclear Facility. Critics argue the project expands bomb making while lab officials insist the goal is a safer, safer-age facility and continued analysis of nuclear elements. The plan faces a fall decision as groups consider appeals after a court dismissal.
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Dave McCoy
Citizen Action
Los Alamos
Joni Arends
Concerned Citizens For Nuclear Safety
Albuquerque
Espanola
Santa Fe
Charles McMillan
Greg Mello
Tony Chiri
Mello
Gas prices squeeze economy and change spending habits
Economists warn the gas squeeze drains consumer power and trims spending beyond stations. Retail giants like Wal Mart and Target report lower sales as gas prices rise, while the Commerce Department notes a meager 0.1 percent April gain in spending.
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Wal-Mart
U.S
Hamilton
Commerce Department
Mladic Extradition Moves Closer After Arrest in Serbia
Serbia meets conditions for handing over Ratko Mladic to the U N tribunal in The Hague. A defense lawyer said an appeal would come Monday, potentially speeding extradition within hours if rejected. Police reported a low key raid, and Mladic surrenders two pistols without resistance. Brammertz aims to try Mladic with Karadzic in a joint case but cautions months may pass before a trial starts.
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U.N
Hague
Mladic
Russia
Serbia
Lazarevo
Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal
Karadzic
Brammertz
Vets honor fallen at Vietnam War Memorial Park gathering
Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Park in New Mexico host annual Memorial Day weekend events drawing southwest visitors. A camping trek through Moreno Valley includes tents four days of camaraderie, cookouts, and remembrance. Participants from Angel Fire and Roswell plan to return with family.
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Carrillo
Moreno Valley
Memorial
Leonard Corona
Angel Fire
44Th Army Band
Dexter and Roswell rally for long running sprint triathlon
Marshall recalls about 50 participants mostly from Dexter and Roswell with a playful county picnic vibe. The Dexter dairy day triathlon, begun in 1985, draws 250 300 athletes from New Mexico and beyond, including Gary Johnson, with entry closed at 5 p.m. Wednesday ahead of the Saturday 8 a.m. race on June 4.
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Dexter
Roswell
Marshall
Colorado
Arizona
Albuquerque
el Paso
Lubbock
Midland
Odessa
Gary Johnson
Milkmantriathlon.com
NM closes Sumner Lake to boating over invasive threat
Sumner Lake State Park remains open for camping while boating is halted after a test found possible Quagga mussel larvae in the water. State Parks and Game and Fish say the closure aims to protect downstream water infrastructure and prevent spread to other lakes. The initial result was by the Bureau of Reclamation and confirmed by a Colorado firm.
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Fort Sumner
New Mexico
State Parks Division
The
Game and Fish Department
Sumner Lake State Park
Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado
Tommy Mutz
Folklorica Dance Show Celebrates Year of Practice and Pride
Audience member Dorthy Novak praises the dances and costumes while Frank Herrera, the program director, stresses roots and culture. Monica Lysak and Mary Romero express love for dancing as the group prepares a final recital at ENMAR Performing Arts Center before summer break.
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Dorthy Novak
Frank Herrera
Herrera
Monica Lysak
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