WIPP re opening hinges on trust and vents
Experts at the Southeastern New Mexico Energy Summit in Carlsbad say resuming operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant requires a new ventilation system and rebuilding public trust after the 2014 February incidents. Sandia National Laboratories’ Paul Shoemaker notes WIPP remains the nation’s sole deep geological repository for transuranic waste and discusses public confidence and transport routes near Carlsbad.
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Lawn mower and SUV collision in Roswell incident
Roswell police report a Ford SUV struck a lawn mower from behind on South Main Street near Mountain View Road at about 1 05 p m. The mower with wings up flipped after impact. the operator was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The 42 year old female driver received a careless driving citation and an expired registration. She was not injured.
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Impeachment investigation funds approved in New Mexico
Santa Fe AP Two term Republican Secretary of State Dianna Duran pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges at a brief arraignment as lawmakers approved up to 250000 dollars for an impeachment probe. Prosecutors allege Duran funneled campaign donations into personal accounts and withdrew cash near casinos. Duran remains in office with conditions while motions to dismiss were denied.
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Drag racing returns to Alien City Dragway in Roswell
Alien City Dragway opens this Saturday at 5 p.m. with racing from 6 p.m. entry is 20 dollars per car and driver and 10 dollars for spectators. Track manager Rick Callaway notes a brand new Accutime timing system and LED scoreboards to improve fan visibility.
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