Taos group sues BLM over Rio Grande gravel dig
Amigos Bravos of Taos and Albuquerque sue the U S Bureau of Land Management in Albuquerque federal court over gravel mining near the Rio Grande gorge arguing the Wild and Scenic River protections are impaired. BLM says mine is outside protected corridors and halted operations due to a misdescribed location while considering a new site 500 feet west.
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New Mexico scales back concealed carry training rules
Public Safety Secretary Nick Bakas announced eased requirements for concealed handgun permits in New Mexico after protests. The final draft cuts to at least 15 hours of instruction with no written exam and no score mandate, removes a six month residency rule, and retains some burdens such as instructor insurance and recordkeeping.
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State Department of Public Safety
New Mexico
Public Safety
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Department of Public Safety
Woman wins $100,000 McDonald’s prize in Farmington
Aztec resident Laura Lujan won a $100,000 instant prize at a Farmington McDonald’s after laundry day. She was tapped on the shoulder as she stepped to the counter with her two sons and two friends, and a golden envelope confirmed the win. Lujan plans to pay debts, set up a college fund, and share the money with family.
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Judge orders euthanizing two pit bulls in deputy attack
Dona Ana County deputy Frank Sanchez was mauled outside Oscar Orapeza’s apartment on August 10. Municipal Judge Melissa Miller-Byrnes found Orapeza guilty of unrestrained animals and related charges. The judge ordered the dogs euthanized and gave Orapeza 15 days to appeal.
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Union seeks improvements at Bernalillo County jail
Union leaders representing 209 corrections officers petitioned city councilors and county commissioners during a government commission meeting to demand leadership changes and address staff shortages vehicle maintenance turnover and dangerous conditions at the Bernalillo County Detention Center. They urged removal of jail director John Dantis and met briefly with city leaders to outline concerns.
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Bernalillo County Detention Center
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Albuquerque Officers Association
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