Fernandez trials set in New Mexico DWI case
Tentative trial dates hang on a six month rule dispute as David Fernandez seeks to avoid prosecution. Albuquerque lawyer Anthony Ayala argued before visiting district judge Benjamin Eastburn after a motion to dismiss the DWI was denied. Eastburn ruled the six month clock began with the Feb. 18 district court arraignment, ordering Fernandez to stand trial with a tentative Oct. 12 date noted amid venue concerns.
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Fernandez
New Mexico Supreme Court
Anthony Ayala
Albuquerque
Benjamin Eastburn
Aztec
Eastburn
Ayala
Supreme Court
Attorney General's
Astburn
More charges possible in Fernandez trial
County commissioner David Fernandez faces four criminal charges with potential additions. Deputy AG Carol Clifford told visiting District Judge Benjamin Eastburn on Friday July 24 that investigators are examining allegations by Fernandez’s estranged wife of rape. Clifford said the office has not decided whether to pursue those charges.
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David Fernandez
Carol Clifford
Benjamin Eastburn
Aztec
Fernandez
Attorney General
Clifford
Carnival Chief Neil Curran Sees Page A3
Neil Curran, chief of the carnival, appears on page A3. Details about the event, schedule, and attractions are expected on the page.
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Neil Curran
Residential sewer bills rise for first time since 1984
Town council approves higher sewer rates as a $5 million treatment plant plan and federal standards drive costs. Residential base jumps from $9 to $12 in August, with per thousand gallons rising to 67 cents. By 1997 base rate reaches $15.50 and commercial classes see steep increases. fund posted a $175,000 loss last year.
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Michael Valerio
OMI of
Houston
Valerio
Road access denied at Taos Pueblo lands to curb accidents
Signs posted at Pueblo entrances bar joggers hikers and bicyclists from tribal lands claiming narrow roads and heavy traffic. Governor's assistant Elizabeth San Vicente says the rule aims to prevent incidents. Runner Carol Wildman opposes restrictions calling it an invasion and suggests designated recreation zones. Governor Tony Reyna and war chief Ruben Romero did not comment.
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Taos Pueblo
Pueblo
Elizabeth San Vicente
Carol Wildman
Wildman
Hearing on Las Sierras water rights appeal scheduled
A district court hearing set for Wednesday August 5 will address motions from the state engineer and Las Colonias West Mesa Preservation Association to dismiss an appeal by El Prado Water and Sanitation District. The appeal contests a May ruling denying a transfer of water rights from surface to underground use for the Las Sierras project.
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Las Sierras
Peggy Nelson
Las Colonias West Mesa
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David Fernanez
Sandie Witbeck
Puebla
San Vicente
Tony Reyna
Ruben Romero
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