Powell launches Democratic bid for New Mexico governor
State Land Commissioner Ray Powell announced his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for governor next year. Powell highlighted education, economic growth through natural resources, and reducing poverty while noting New Mexico ranks low in per capita income and health care access. He supports the death penalty for heinous crimes and would not halt the upcoming execution of Terry Clark if in office. Powell, 51, has served as Land Commissioner since 1993 and was elected in 1994 and 1998.
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Execution haunts former governor over planned New Mexico death
Former Gov. Toney Anaya who commuted five death row inmates to life faces personal doubt as Terry Clark, a convicted child killer, approaches execution. Clark argues his guilty plea stemmed from broken promises while lawyers challenge competency and legality of the death sentence amid ongoing appeals.
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BIA employees in Albuquerque take precautions over anthrax letters
BIA staff were sent home after letters processed at a Washington DC facility raised concerns of anthrax exposure. About 150 Albuquerque employees were told to destroy the letters and watch for symptoms while Lovelace Medical Center treated two patients under CDC protocol.
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Courts reopen after suspected powder incident in Las Cruces
Authorities closed municipal and state magistrate court offices in Las Cruces after a custodian found a suspicious white powder. The item was sent to the state police crime lab in Albuquerque for testing with a second test possible if positive. Police say it appears to be a hoax. about three dozen court employees were sent home.
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