Santa Fe Ski Area vote showdown tests chair voting rule
A controversial Santa Fe County commission decision on a parking lot faced a potential 2-2 split were the chairman allowed to vote. Richard Anaya, who opposed the lot, could not break a tie under rules, leaving a 2-2 outcome after a late commissioner’s absence. The suit alleges 14th Amendment equal protection rights due to limited voting by elected representatives. The district judge refused to order a new vote but suggested chair voting is voluntary. The case moves to the state Court of Appeals with broader questions about voting by presiding officers and representation.
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California's push for near zero emission cars faces policy clash
California's strict 2003 electric car targets prompt debate as Honda unveils near zero emission engine and Arthur D. Little introduces a rapid-charge fuel cell. Both techs still conflict with the board's electric-vehicle mandate, urging a broader standard for cleaner cars.
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Raise for Roswell Firemen Urged Over Bond Spending
Letter from a reader questions city bond spending on buildings and fire stations while arguing for raises for Roswell Fire Department personnel. The writer notes a lieutenant earns only $9 an hour and must take other jobs to make ends meet.
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Today in History October 28 1997
A brief history note recalls events on October 28 including the 1886 dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor by President Cleveland and Italy's invasion of Greece in 1940 during World War II.
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Italy
Greece
Two Artesia High School Graduates Receive UNM Alumni Awards
Roxie Hill and Jane Marshall, Class of 1972, won UNM Alumni Association Outstanding High School Achievement awards, each receiving $50 and a plaque. Artesia General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary installed new officers Lorraine Miller president Sylvia Hager vice president and Aileen A Pumpkin contest Roswell State Bank sponsored awarded Danny Mendoza second and Lynn Kieffer third with $15 and $10 gifts.
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Goddard High School
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Roswell State Bank
Danny Mendoza
Lynn Kieffer
Supreme Court to rule on Clinton line item veto power
The Supreme Court will decide if the 1996 Line-item Veto Act unconstitutionally shifts power from Congress to the president. Three lawsuits claim the veto alters the checks and balances by allowing partial spending redactions after bills become law. Supporters say Congress may delegate decision making, while critics call it an unconstitutional expansion of executive power.
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Yale
Akhil Amar
Northwestern University
Congress Tabs Disarray Delays Key Bills in Lame Duck Stretch
With Congress gridlocked in December, leaders push slow action on fast track trade, a major highway bill, tobacco litigation settlement, and campaign finance reform. Senate filibusters stalled a $145.7 billion six year highway package. Trent Lott blocked votes on reform measures while House leaders resist discharge petitions.
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