Congress Produces Temporary Funding to End Shutdown Stall
The House plans a brief session to pass a temporary funding measure to keep agencies funded until Oct 4, with Senate approval and Biden administration support. The agreement would fund government services until Nov 18, as FEMA contends with dwindling resources amid Hurricane Irene impacts and ongoing disaster aid needs.
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Bandelier Canyon Reopens as Buses Bring Tourists After Fire
Visitors began returning to Bandelier National Monument after the Las Conchas fire scorched two thirds of the area. The first post fire bus carried 18 passengers from Traverse City and later crowds arrived from California Oregon Pennsylvania Florida and Germany. Officials plan seven day weekly shuttle service through October to support balloon fiesta tourism. Long term ecological impacts and flood effects remain questions for rangers and visitors.
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New Mexico lawmakers assess bond plans and redistricting
Roswell lawmakers debated using severance tax bonds for ten year vehicle purchases and noted $2 million for dorm renovations at the Youth Challenge Academy in Roswell. They criticized budget projections tied to natural gas prices and discussed potential seat pairings for two Chaves County representatives, plus calls for an independent redistricting commission.
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Marines Reflect Life and Loss in Sangin After Battles
Marines detail easing combat in Sangin Afghanistan as attacks fall and elders meet to counter insurgent support. Veteran Cole, 22, recalls 30 percent platoon casualties but values loyalty and brotherhood. A Leatherneck dining hall shrine marks missing in action with a lemon slice and salt for family tears.
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Flood relief funding fuels New England debate and aid centers
Vermont Senator Leahy and allies condemn budgeting gaps amid disaster aid stalemate as FEMA faces 114 million dollars left in disaster relief funds. Residents in Philadelphia seek help at a FEMA center while Irene and Lee disaster fallout harms flood affected towns, with leaders citing potential one billion dollar costs in Vermont.
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Police Raid Linked to Methamphetamine Case Draws Apology
DEA spokesperson Diana Apodaca said officers executed a search warrant on South Main Street and recovered methamphetamine. A tip led them to a second address the next day, prompting questions about pre raid checks. No malice was intended and the department apologized to the family.
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