Former nuke workers rally for health compensation funds
Dozens of former Los Alamos workers and families gathered at Fuller Lodge for the Cold War Patriots Day of Remembrance as federal compensation programs face scrutiny. The programs pay a $150,000 lump sum plus medical benefits to eligible DOE employees and contractors who worked at Los Alamos sites from 1976 to 1995, though claims are slow and eligibility questions linger.
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Hobbs men flee police after high speed chase in Hobbs
Samuel Pinon Jr. 30 of Hobbs, a passenger in a stolen vehicle, led officers on a second chase in less than a week. Donna Philibert 26 and Felicia Baca 31 also fled but were captured after tire deflation devices halted the car at Broadway and Dal Paso. Pinon had prior warrants from a Oct 28 pursuit.
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Samuel Pinon Jr
Hobbs
Lea County Sheriff's Deputies
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Donna Philibert
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Dal Paso
Philibert
Felicia Baca
Contract with ICE to save jobs in Cibola County
County Commission Chairman Walter Jaramillo celebrated signing a contract with ICE to keep Milan prison open under Corrections Corporation of America. The plan foresees about 1,400 detainees and requires agency signoffs, framing the deal as a major job preservation effort.
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Central Ave upgrade delayed two years in Carrizozo
Lincoln County faces a two year delay before a Highway 54 and Central Avenue reconstruction can start in Carrizozo. DOT District 2 engineer Timothy Parker cited project review and prioritization of the worst highway sections during the Oct. 18 county meeting.
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State Department of Transportation District 2
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Parker
Nita Taylor
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Commissioner blasts officials over land swap
Clovis News Journal reports Curry County Commissioner Chet Spear accuses the county manager, county attorney, and commission chairman of wasting at least 236000 more than four years ago in a land swap. He says they should lose their jobs after an auditor faulted the 2012 transaction for lacking New Mexico Board of Finance approval.
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Mountain lion sighting persists in Bayard area
Bayard residents report a mountain lion roaming Hurley Avenue and nearby areas after killing two small dogs. The New Mexico Game and Fish Department operates daytime and nighttime patrols with a hunter tracking the animal on Taylor Street and near First American Bank, while police have authorization to shoot if a safe opportunity arises.
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Hurley Avenue
C.C. Snell Middle
Willy Kerin
New Mexico Game and Fish Department
Kerin
Taylor Street
First American Bank
Department of Game and Fish
Governor cites Highway 82 condition and oil road wear
The governor notes Highway 82 from Artesia to Lovington is deteriorating with all oil field roads in poor condition due to overweight vehicles, according to Lincoln County News.
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Lovington
Lincoln County News
Inaugural Drone Summit to Lift Spaceport America Venture
Spaceport America in Las Cruces hosts a three day drone summit starting November 11 drawing 500 to 1 000 participants and spectators. The event features drone racing a filmmaking contest and workshops led by Shaun Taylor of Albuquerque.
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