DeLay Jury Chosen in Texas Campaign Finance Trial
A jury is selected in Austin for the trial of former U S House Majority Leader Tom DeLay over alleged illegal campaign financing of Texas GOP legislative races in 2002 after more than eight hours of voir dire.
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A man was arrested after a child was accidentally shot. A church works to replace its roof after damage. Roswell boys secure No 3 seed in the tournament. A candidate faces a fine for missing campaign finance reports. A hearing was held in the Vega case.
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Berrendo Wins City Crown Over Sierra in 28-0 Triumph
Berrendo Bulldogs claim their fourth straight city championship with a 28-0 win over Sierra behind a pivotal special teams play. The game remained scoreless until late in the second quarter when Sierra punted from their 48, setting up the decisive moment.
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Martinez rallies in Roswell ahead of New Mexico election
With less than a week until the November 2 election GOP gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez drew about 200 supporters to a rally at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. She urged turnout while noting polls show a lead over Lt. Gov. Diane Denish and emphasized the state remains Democrat-leaning.
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Mayor Del Jurney Hosts Town Hall With TRAC Group
The Roswell mayor and Talk Roswell Action Committee members held an informal town hall to address concerns about funding for the New Mexico National Guard Youth Challenge and the city manager’s salary. Jurney answered questions as TRAC outlined local issues and funding ideas to keep Youth Challenge operating.
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Teague energy vote shapes NM 2nd District race
In Artesia a Teague Pearce contest centers on Teague's support for Obama's cap and trade plan. Pearce argues the measure harms the district and nation while Teague points to environmental protections. Both men once ran oil field services firms in Hobbs and battle over the political fallout.
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Espinoza Seeks Third Term On New Mexico House
Nora Espinoza, a two term Republican incumbent, campaigns for re election focusing on tax cuts and limiting state government growth. She vows to defend freedom and personal responsibility while addressing New Mexico finances and a looming budget shortfall.
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Templeman Seeks District Bench in New Mexico
Templeman, a New Mexico native and former attorney, was appointed to the district bench by Gov. Bill Richardson in August. A former Army platoon leader, he calls the judgeship a passion and says leadership is key while noting it is legislators who rewrite laws.
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