Unemployment Rate Drops to 4 1/2 Year Low
August jobless rate falls to four and a half year low as many have stopped looking for work, signaling weaker labor force participation. AP reports the decline reflects discouraged workers rather than strengthened hiring.
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Court date set for Valley Meat Co case
A court date has been scheduled for Valley Meat Co as part of ongoing proceedings. September is National Preparedness Month highlighting community readiness. Leadership Roswell announces its next class. Ven Voisey is expected to participate in upcoming events.
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TULAROSA Football Guide to Safe Wins on Page B1
There are factors to consider for a win in football. The page B1 section analyzes game strategy and risk factors for teams seeking a safe victory.
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New Mexico Health Exchange May Cut Insurance Costs
New Mexico may see lower health plan costs through the state exchange with federal subsidies and more options than in private markets. State Insurance Superintendent John Franchini says premiums for subsidized buyers should be cheaper than current rates, and about 83 000 uninsured residents could enroll next year as enrollment begins next month. The Kaiser study reviewed plans in 18 jurisdictions, including New Mexico, with five insurers’ rates likely to be approved.
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Chaves County Man Contracts West Nile Virus
A 57-year-old man from Chaves County is hospitalized with West Nile Virus, part of a rising number of cases in New Mexico. The NMDOH confirmed the new infection and noted an 84-year-old San Juan County woman died from West Nile related encephalitis, the second NM death of 2013. See VIRUS, Page A3.
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New Mexico Supreme Court to hear gay marriage case
The New Mexico Supreme Court set an Oct. 23 hearing on whether gay and lesbian couples can receive marriage licenses. The move follows county clerks seeking guidance after a district court ruling declared the denial unconstitutional. More than 900 licenses issued since Aug. 21 and several counties have followed.
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J.O.Y. Centers Provide Community for Seniors in Chaves County
J.O.Y. Centers serve seniors from four locations offering meals, transportation, housekeeping, caregiver support and social programs. Executive Director Charlotte Phillips notes 425 to 435 meals are delivered or served daily and emphasizes the value of veterans stories from WWII to Vietnam. The centers plan to continue existing services with no new programs. For more information call 623-4866.
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Charlie” Phillips
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Campos celebrates 4 million miles without accident
Tito Campos logs four million miles of safe truck driving as his wife Jane beams at home. She points to oak case and glass plaques honoring each milestone while praising his lifelong hard work and ongoing efforts.
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Campos celebrates 4 million safe miles milestone
SATURDAY Spotlight profiles Tito Campos as the second Goendyke Transport driver to accumulate 4 million accident free miles. The piece notes 160 world trips or 16 moon journeys, plus 37 drivers with 10 years and 50 with 1 million miles. Campos and wife renew vows at St Johns Catholic Church, marking 50 years of marriage.
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