New Mexico Legislature Advances Redistricting Plan Tied to Court, Veto Risk
The Judiciary Committee vetted redistricting measure ahead of a Senate floor vote amid expected veto threats from Gov. Susana Martinez. Leaders warn of a collision course as incumbents face possible paired districts in fast growing regions including Albuquerque. Senate seats remain 42.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
Susana Martinez
Tim Jennings
Roswell
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Gary Johnson
Rules Committee
Albuquerque
Roswell Politicians Clash Over Redistricting Process
Roswell lawmakers express dissatisfaction with the redistricting tour and plan to pursue a least change approach. Republicans push for fair, balanced districts while Democrats defend the process as slow and costly. Senate approves a new plan on party lines. House timing unclear as session nears end.
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Rep
Kintigh
Brian Sandcroff
Susana Martinez
Senate
House
J.bergman
Roswell-Record.com
Rabbani Assassination Shocks Afghanistan Amid Peace Efforts
Former Afghan president Burhanuddin Rabbani died after a bomber attacked his Kabul home during a peace process with the Taliban. Police reported four wounded including a key adviser, with early casualty counts revised. The killing raises fears of renewed sectarian tensions and potential civil strife as U.S. troops plan drawdown.
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Mohammad Zahir
Kabul
Zahir
Rabbani
Iran
Afghan High Peace Council
Fazel Karim Aimaq
Kunduz
Northern Alliance
Karzai
Taliban
Afghanistan
Constitution Day lessons teach unity and voting to fifth graders
Huntzinger explains the Constitution frames government and rights while students like Devin Gonzales discuss how voting resolves disputes. Several Constitution Day activities occurred in local schools amid federal education requirements, with Sept. 17 marking the signing anniversary.
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Huntzinger
U.S
United States
Devin Gonzales
State Bar of New Mexico
State Bar Public and Legal Education Commission
New Mexico State Bar Foundation
Impeachment Probe Focuses on Block Official
U S attorney Gorence testifies before the subcommittee stressing neutrality in the impeachment inquiry as lawmakers seek to finish the case by mid November. The panel may subpoena Block’s financial records as it weighs removal from PRC District 3.
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Gorence
Albuquerque
U.S. Attorney's Office
Joseph Cervantes
Las Cruces
Senate
Block
Eliseo Alcon
Dmilan
Alcon
Cervantes
Pipeline repair closes Sycamore Avenue route in Roswell
A ruptured transmission pipeline on North and South Sycamore Avenues near West Juniper Street forced detours while the Roswell Utilities Department repairs the line. Officials expected water service to resume by Tuesday night and noted Allsups and Stripes as nearby affected businesses.
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Sycamore Avenue
Juniper Street
City of
Utility Department
Allsups
IMF warns of new dangerous phase as recovery weakens worldwide
The IMF chief economist Olivier Blanchard says global growth slowed after the recession, urging strong policies. The IMF lowers euro area growth to 1.6 percent this year and 1.1 percent next year, down from June projections, amid debt concerns.
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IMF
Europe
Euro
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