New Mexico Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.5 Percent
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in New Mexico fell to 6.5 percent in October from 6.6 percent in September and below 6.8 percent a year earlier. The state gained 9,100 jobs since October 2013, with education and health services up 4,900 and financial activities up 2,000, while manufacturing fell by 2,300.
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Police seek Justin Mendenhall in Roswell homicide case
Roswell police list Justin Tyler Mendenhall as a person of interest in a homicide investigation. The 27 year old white male with a brown scar on the forehead was last known to live on Mark Road, evicted recently, and may be driving a 2008 Dodge pickup. He was at Dyer's house during an after party and should not be approached. Call Roswell Police at 624-6770 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-594-TIPS.
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WIPP Shutdown Blamed on Los Alamos Procedures
An inspector general report assigns the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant shutdown to Los Alamos Lab failures. Weak packing procedures for gloves and tools, unvetted methods, and environmental noncompliance are cited. Details about canister contents, including high acidity and organic litter, were not shared promptly. DOE plans a final report by year end.
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Congress Beefs Over Immigration Action and Impeachment Debate
Sen. Jeff Sessions says impeachment is off the table while Republicans seek to curb Obama immigration orders via spending power. Boehner blames the president for eroding trust and delaying action, as conservatives push defunding efforts and a possible government shutdown looms. Rep. Steve King hints impeachment could be a last resort.
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