Bush signs homeland bill and names Ridge to lead
President Bush announced Tom Ridge as head of the new Department of Homeland Security while stressing the shakeup cannot guarantee safety. He urged Senate confirmation and outlined initial steps with key deputies Gordon England and Asa Hutchinson as agencies transfer on March 1 and full integration completes by Sept. 30, 2003.
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Dexter Hatchery Aids Endangered Fish Repopulations
The Dexter National Fish Hatchery in Dexter works to propagate 19 endangered Southwest fish species. Director Manuel Ulibarri says the center buys time by rearing 100 000 to 300 000 fish yearly from natural Rio Grande eggs. Silvery minnows will be released near Cochiti Dam late next month.
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ENMU-Roswell enrollment surges with online growth
ENMU-Roswell reports a 24 percent rise in fall headcount to 2 780, with 1 414 full time and 1 366 part time students. Provost Dr Judy Armstrong notes online classes and the aviation maintenance program attracting many new enrollees as the college aims to offer an online associate degree.
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Second suspect arrested in Morales death case
Chaves County deputies arrest 24 year old Manuel Aranda in Artesia on an accessory to murder charge in the October death of Arturo Morales 20. A prior suspect Nick Ramirez 20 is jailed on first degree murder and tampering with evidence. Officials say more arrests may follow as investigators seek those on the scene.
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Inspectors Return to Iraq to Search for Weapons
A U.N. weapons inspection team returned to Iraq for the first time in four years to search for chemical biological and nuclear arms. Iraq denies possessing such weapons while the United States asserts some may exist and production could continue. Spokeswoman Melissa Fleming urged Iraqi cooperation and international patience amid looming war threats.
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