Albuquerque hosts 42nd annual Balloon Fiesta expansion
Albuquerque welcomes the 42nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta featuring 548 regular balloons and 97 special shapes from 18 countries and 35 states. The nine day event draws up to 700000 guests with mass ascensions, evening glows, and a new country western music fiesta headlined by Darius Rucker.
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Fraze earns grand steer championship at ENM State Fair
Taylor Fraze, 16, clinches Grand Champion in a tough steer class at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair her last year in 4-H. Her Snoopy steer impressed judges through multiple classes despite feisty behavior. Sadie McAllister, also 16, takes Reserve Grand Champion with her 18 month old Sawdust as she reflects on five years in 4-H and attachment to her steers.
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Shutdown halts civil and immigration court proceedings
U S attorneys pause most civil prosecutions and immigration courts close except for urgent matters due to the federal government shutdown. Criminal cases continue, but overall staffing is down about 37 percent nationwide, causing delays and backlogs in immigration and civil actions.
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Roswell Residents Sweep Barnyard Judging at ENMSF
Roswell entrants dominated the barnyard judging at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair with winners across ages. Lea Ran du a’s Cochin Cock won Grand Champion while Wayne Nordquist’s Americana Hen claimed Grand Reserve and an honorable mention for another hen. Teen Makayla Bragg won the crowing contest with her Cochin Cross. Proceeds support 4 H and FFA programs.
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