New Mexico Republicans Lose Court Seats In Democratic Sweep
In the wake of a Democratic wave, Gov. Susana Martinez saw her appointees to the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals fall to challengers. Seven district court appointees also lost, underscoring Republicans' long odds in statewide, low profile races amid persistent Democratic majorities.
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Grants aid two New Mexico nonprofits for Down syndrome awareness
Russell of the Down Syndrome Foundation and Art Garcia of the Boys & Girls Club spoke after a New Mexico Community Foundation grant. The funding supports DSF and the club’s efforts to serve families and youth, keeping doors open amid resource limits.
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Romney and Obama Sparse NM Campaign Stops Before Vote
New Mexico saw limited campaigning by Romney and Obama with Romney stopping once in Hobbs to outline an energy plan and Obama visiting in March. Senate Leader Sanchez noted turnout may have sagged from pre election polls and negative campaigning. AP unofficial tallies show about 772,300 votes cast, 7 percent under 2008 but 2 percent above 2004. Official returns will adjust totals.
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City to apply for CDBG funds for Mesa area improvements
The council unanimously votes to submit a Housing and Urban Development CDBG application for neighborhood improvements in low and moderate income Mesa areas. Residents prioritized Mesa Middle School area across four public meetings and a councilor calls the project very needed as children walk in streets. The panel also approves a 10th Street parking lot plan to serve DeBremond Stadium and Civic Center events, a long awaited goal for 20 years.
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Ride For Bikes expands reach with 1200th bicycle build
The organization has donated more than 1200 bikes since inception and runs a 1000 per semester Riding to Meet the Challenge scholarship for a high school student overcoming hardship. A Dec 8 bike build for Roswell Headstart will be in Artesia with a planned budget around 27000.
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Veterans Day Parade Honors Local Veterans at War Memorial
The 45th birthday parade honors veterans with a 10 a.m. start at the War Memorial. Two Humvees and four active NM Army Guardsmen will join the caravan along Third Street to Main Street toward the New Mexico Military Institute. Girl Scouts will hand out over 750 American flags to crowd participants.
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Local youth group ships care packages to troops overseas
A community program mobilizes kids to collect gifts for soldiers and raise funds for shipping. Volunteers note packaging costs rise from 14 dollars per standard mailer to 30 to 40 dollars for larger boxes, estimating total shipping around 200 dollars for four units in Afghanistan and Egypt. The sender expresses pride and gratitude for the soldiers’ morale boost.
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