Eagle Nest Lake Becomes Official State Park
Governor Bill Richardson presided over the Saturday dedication ceremony marking Eagle Nest Lake as a new state park after years of effort. The event on July 3 highlighted local support and park designation.
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Carson National Forest Fire Report and Restrictions
Department of Justice ADA directives prompt county guidelines for the disabled. Carson National Forest reports period June 29 to July 5 with fire restrictions at Piehote Stage Campgrounds and no prescribed burns. Jicarilla Ranger District remains at Stage I. very high fire danger and moderate lightning activity noted. for updates call 505-758-6344 or visit fs websites. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home lists no obituaries this week.
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Rock Pile Advisory Board Quits Over Molycorp Project
Three geotechnical engineers resign from the Rock Pile Stability Review Board in Questa citing withheld technical information about Goat Hill North and Sugar Shack West piles at the Molycorp molybdenum mine. The board, formed to assess instability since 2003, warned the village remains at risk amid alleged safety concerns and governance friction.
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Questa
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Amigos Bravos
New Mexico Environment Department
State Mining and Minerals Division
Stability Review
Proposed water regulations worry many in New Mexico
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports widespread concern over Active Water Management rules granting the state engineer power to curtail usage before adjudications. Acequia groups, municipalities, and agricultural interests say the plan violates the state and federal constitutions by bypassing due process and could shift water from rural to urban areas. Critics fear creation of seniority leases and water-master oversight without hearings, while supporters argue efficiency is needed. public comments are invited by December 12 via mail or email.
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Tri-State Generation and Transmission
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Woman pleads guilty in Alcantar murder case
Michelle Martinez, 23, pleaded guilty to first degree felony conspiracy to commit murder and nine other fraud theft and forgery charges in the death of José Zarézua-Alcantar. Alcantar died after a car fire and injection with heroin. Martinez must testify against cosuspects and provide a sworn statement.
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Peggy Nelson
José Zarézua-Alcantar
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Alcantar
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Alcdntar
Elias Romero
Ivan Romero
Lawrence Gallegos
Luis Trujillo
Steve Tollardo
Jaime Romero
Taos Area Eases Fire Rules After Rain Dampens Danger
Carson National Forest rescinds Stage II fire restrictions across the forest after June moisture. Stage I remains in Taos County with fires allowed only in developed sites and campfire grates. Fire restrictions persist in the Jicarilla Ranger District. Santa Fe National Forest partly reopened as moisture moved east.
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