Obama lifts Gulf deep water drilling moratorium
The Obama administration on Tuesday ended the six month ban on offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials cited economic costs including job losses while facing intense industry and regional pressure to resume operations.
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Two men die in a wreck and a kidnapping suspect surrenders to police. A local parade opens as ENMSF invites residents to wear purple for domestic violence awareness. Xcel Energy unveils a solar energy demonstration at the public utility site.
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Rangers Reach First ALCS Behind Lee's Postseason Gem
Texas Rangers ride Cliff Lee to a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 advancing to the AL championship series for the first time. Lee dominates with another postseason gem as baserunning keys the victory in St. Petersburg.
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NM pushes changes to water protection proposal
The New Mexico Environment Department and conservation groups offered a compromise on protecting headwater streams lakes and wetlands in federal wilderness areas. Critics from the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association argue the process excluded input and changes could delay the plan with a final decision not expected until December. Supporters say the compromise clarifies protections while preserving the anti degradation policy and public backing from municipalities and sports groups.
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Martinez gains $500000 from GOP group in final Albuquerque race
Susana Martinez, Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, boosted her funds with a $500000 contribution from the Republican Governors Association, giving her $1 million from the group in the general election. She reported $1.3 million cash on hand as of Oct 4, while Democrat Diane Denish had $950,607. Denish has served as lieutenant governor since 2003 under term-limited Gov. Bill Richardson.
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Dexter Students Embrace Reading at Roundup
Dexter Elementary students flock to shelves during the fifth Reading Roundup offering one free book each. Reading is Fundamental covers three quarters of costs, with Dexter sponsors supplying the rest, while many elementary families lack books at home.
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No board conflict in New Mexico emissions case
New Mexico Attorney General Stephen Vigil found no financial conflicts among Environmental Improvement Board members regarding two greenhouse gas emission proposals. He informed Rep. William Gray and the House GOP caucus after reviewing concerns about regulators’ ties to environmental groups.
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Burst water floods El Capitan Elementary, closing week
El Capitan Elementary School remains closed through the week after a burst pipe left classrooms under inches of water. Roswell Independent School District Superintendent Michael Gottlieb said the damage occurred Monday night and the building will need days, possibly until October 18, to recover. An Albuquerque company was brought in to assess repairs as staff cleaned up Tuesday morning.
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