New Mexico wildfire grows amid drought and shifting winds
Officials report ongoing burnout operations as low humidity and gusty winds complicate containment of a growing blaze in southern New Mexico. The fire has merged two lightning sparked fires into a large blaze that has destroyed cabins and forced Willow Creek evacuations. Air quality alerts extend to Albuquerque and Santa Fe as smoke drifts south and weather hints at limited relief from monsoon season.
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Udall Discusses Veterans Services and Local Energy Growth
At a small business round table Udall urged better access to veteran benefits and highlighted work for returning service members. He noted 93 percent of New Mexico under conservation agreements and discussed energy curriculum and Roswell manufacturing growth with local officials and business leaders.
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County Budget Eyes Increases for Road Department and CCDC
The Road Department and CCDC face higher spending as oil prices strain the chip seal program. Sixty miles of chip sealed roads must be maintained this year at about 18,800 dollars, with total upcoming fiscal year spending exceeding 5.5 million for the county and over 4.5 million for the CCDC. The county plans to use reserve funds to finance detention center work and chose internal budget cuts over raising the gross receipts tax. Five roads Los Alamos Buckeye California Draw Snowberry Helena will be vacated while seven remain under county maintenance.
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Romney fights to define Obama clash over economic record
Romney presses ahead in California with fundraising and party unity as Obama renews attacks on Romney’s record at Bain Capital and Massachusetts. The campaigns spar over Solyndra funds and Romney’s private equity tenure while polls show a tight race nationally and in key states.
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