Obama Pushes Stopgap Plan Ahead of Elections
The White House seeks a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown as Congress delays 2011 budget bills. Proposals include 1.2 billion to address Agriculture discrimination, 3.4 billion for Indian trust fund claims, 800 million for state child care grants, and 350 million to reduce Social Security disability backlogs.
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Mexico Independence Parade Blends Carnival And Unity
A vibrant bicentennial parade in Mexico features children in flag rib bons, green red and white costumes, and a giant newspaper boat. Amid festive displays, leaders attend as authorities monitor for cartel threats and violence reduces hope for a holiday lull.
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Galaxy Transport wins approval for Albuquerque medical rides
Galaxy Transport received approval from the Public Regulatory Commission in Santa Fe to operate a transport service for medical trips. The firm plans Albuquerque Roswell routes three times weekly with door to door service, local trips at 1.75 dollars, and 24 hour availability, pricing per rider around 200 dollars for long distances and 75 dollars when vans are full.
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RISD Lawsuit Involving Relentless Roswell Group
The Roswell Independent School District faces a lawsuit from Relentless in Roswell and Church on the Move over a September doughnut gesture. District officials say prior approval and proper conduct were required, while church leaders insist kindness and civil rights were the goal.
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Ballot secrecy push tests precinct returns reform
Denise Lamb urges combining tiny precinct results to protect ballot secrecy in New Mexico. The proposal follows a 2007 law and seeks to limit access to the Election Day voter roster while keeping absentee and request records public, with a rule aimed to take effect Oct. 15.
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Anti DWI ads at UNM stadium and arena
New Mexico transportation officials place life size decals of a drunken man and a drunken woman in UNM football stadium and basketball arena restrooms. The signs say Don’t be that girl or Don’t be that guy and You drink you drive you lose. DOT spokesman Mark Slimp says the ads prompt a second look and officials estimate over a million viewers.
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