Water driven slurry coal pipeline sparks San Luis Valley clash
In Alamosa Colorado officials clash over a planned 1 million ton slurry coal pipeline from Walsenburg to Texas. Houston Natural Gas Corp and Rio Grande Industries say unused valley water suffices, while state engineers push strict checks for hydraulic connections and water rights.
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C.J. Kuiper
Sangre de Cristos
Mark W. Gillespie
Houston
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N.M
New Mexico
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Santa Fe
Schmitt Polls Show Lead In NM Senate Race
Harrison Jack Schmitt says his polling shows a five point lead over Democrat Montoya, while Zia Research Inc latest poll for KOAT-TV has Montoya up two points with 13 percent undecided. Three weeks earlier Zia reported Montoya 42 percent, Schmitt 40, 17 undecided.
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State budgets face holding pattern before expansion asks
New Mexico agencies before the executive budget team must justify existing budgets as they seek expansion, with hikes averaging about 50 percent. Officials cite population growth in the northwest and energy area projections, while costs for utilities and insurance are being reviewed separately. The hearings wrap up later this month. The Game and Fish Department plans hunter safety courses for under 18 year olds ahead of deer season, with required certification starting this year.
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Vincent Montoya
New Mexico
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Thwestern New Mexico
Game and Fish Department
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