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Work begins to counter effects of New Mexico wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican.com
ALBUQUERQUE — Wildfires have charred nearly 100 square miles of dry, rugged terrain across New Mexico since the end of May. The largest fire is still raging in the Gila National Forest, but teams of scientists are scouring dozens of square miles in ...
Claims Seek Forest Service Payment For 2011 New Mexico FireInsurance Journal
Officials: Majority of New Mexico wildfires containedConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII
Crews focus on protecting NM mining town from fireLas Cruces Sun-News
Artesia Daily Press
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New Mexico Oil and Gas Sites Fail Safety Inspections, Highlighting Energy Risks
Energy Collective
In New Mexico, according to a news investigation, about 85 percent of 276 oil and gas well sites inspected over the past six weeks failed electrical safety inspections. The good news is that the state carried out the inspections, although they were ...

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Digital, print news see rise in NM, but TV is still king
Albuquerque Business First (blog)
The annual survey, conducted by Research & Polling Inc. and released on Monday, said that New Mexicans use TV 58 percent of the time to get their news, versus 39 percent for newspapers and 29 percent for Internet news sites. Radio came in at 28 percent ...

New Mexico disability payments jump by nearly 66 percent
Santa Fe New Mexican.com
The number of people in New Mexico receiving disability payments through the Social Security system has exceeded even the increasing national trend. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/11I1zzV) that a review of data from the Social Security ...

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New leader named at New Mexico PBS
Albuquerque Business First (blog)
Joachim was previously the director of content for New Mexico PBS. Joachim has worked in TV production for 35 years, serving as a photographer, editor, director and manager. He'd worked as production manager at KNME and was named a DTV ...

Drought curbs spread of feral hogs in Southeastern New Mexico
Carlsbad Current Argus
New Mexico is leading the nation in the coordinated effort to eliminate non-native and highly invasive feral hogs, a panel of experts said Monday. A panel discussion on how to enhance collaboration to eliminate feral hogs in the state was held Monday ...
State Land Office meets with industry on feral hog issueAlbuquerque Business First (blog)
Feral hogs invade New MexicoKOAT Albuquerque
USDA hopeful NM feral pigs will be eradicatedABQ Journal
KRQE
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NM lags on manufacturing, tax climate
Albuquerque Business First (blog)
The Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research gave New Mexico an F on manufacturing, a D- on logistics and human capital, a C- on tax climate and a B- on productivity and innovation.

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Drought curbs spread of feral hogs in Southeastern New Mexico
Carlsbad Current Argus
New Mexico is leading the nation in the coordinated effort to eliminate non-native and highly invasive feral hogs, a panel of experts said Monday. A panel discussion on how to enhance collaboration to eliminate feral hogs in the state was held Monday ...

Nonprofit hopes to tackle regional issues in Carlsbad, Southeastern New Mexico
Carlsbad Current Argus
They said by everyone pulling together, federal and state government can be forced to listen and address issues impacting Southeast New Mexico and the rest of the state. Jason Heffley, a former staffer for Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., who serves as the ...

Reports show 236 oil, gas sites failed inspections in Southeastern New Mexico
Carlsbad Current Argus
ALBUQUERQUE - About 85 percent of 276 oil and gas well sites inspected in southeastern New Mexico over the past six weeks have failed to pass after-the-fact electrical safety inspections. Correction notices were issued to those sites that received a ...

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NM disability payments jump by nearly 66 percent
Alamogordo Daily News
SANTA FE, N.M.—The number of people in New Mexico receiving disability payments through the Social Security system has exceeded even the increasing national trend. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/11I1zzV) that a review of data from the ...

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New Mexico man sentenced for rape of disabled girl from Joplin
KY3
by the Joplin Globe, via the Associated Press KY3 News. 7:20 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2013. JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - A New Mexico man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a developmentally disabled 8-year-old girl in Joplin. Topics · Rape · Sex ...
New Mexico man draws prison term in Joplin child-rape caseJoplin Globe
New Mexico Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting a Mentally Disabled Joplin ...MyHighPlains
New Mexico man sentenced for rape of disabled girlSpringfield News-Leader

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The father of a missing University of Chicago student says a motorist saw a young man who resembles his son, but the search for the 20-year-old junior continues.

New Mexico woman unmasks robber to find grandson, police say
Fox News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Police say a New Mexico woman who confronted a masked intruder in her home stumbled upon a shocking discovery when she ripped off his disguise — the robber was her grandson. KRQE-TV reports that 22-year-old Thomas Clark ...

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Police say a New Mexico woman who confronted a masked intruder in her home stumbled upon a shocking discovery when she ripped off his disguise — the robber was her grandson.

Man accused of hitting 3-year-old with hammer in New Mexico
Statesman Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a wheelchair-bound man is in custody for allegedly hitting a 3-year-old boy in the head with hammer at an Albuquerque grocery store. Albuquerque police say the child was taken to a hospital Monday afternoon ...

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Western-flavored junket lures movie writers
Santa Fe New Mexican.com
This week's press junket for The Lone Ranger is a tightly controlled event aimed at garnering good press for the film and New Mexico. An estimated 300 movie writers will get one-on-one interviews with the film's stars, two free nights at some of Santa ...

New Mexico man draws prison term in Joplin child-rape case
Joplin Globe
Circuit Judge David Dally accepted the plea bargain and assessed Newton the three concurrent terms. Newton, who is from Las Cruces, N.M., was visiting Joplin when the sexual contact took place in 2010. The abuse came to light in December of that year ...
New Mexico man sentenced for rape of disabled girlSpringfield News-Leader
New Mexico Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting a Mentally Disabled Joplin ...MyHighPlains
New Mexico man sentenced for rape of disabled girl from JoplinKY3

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Our View: Science matters for New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican.com
As makes sense for an engineer, Heinrich discussed the importance of science and New Mexico's role in innovation and invention in the speech. Of course, as we all know in New Mexico, the federal government plays a big role in funding scientific ...

The Drifters had it right when they sang "Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, on a blanket with my baby is where I'll be." Boardwalks are where it’s at. Spending a day at a boardwalk is the ultimate summer experience — they're home to amusement park rides, play lands, arcades, shopping, and, most importantly, delicious food. Boardwalks are so beloved, they have inspired songs, been featured in films like Beaches , and provided a backdrop for TV shows like Jersey Shore . The first boardwalk in the U.S. was built in Atlantic City, N.J., in 1870. Today, at least 60 towns nationwide boast a boardwalk. These layman’s landmarks have survived wear, tear, and nasty weather, and continue to be gathering places that appeal to every generation. Visiting a boardwalk isn’t just a great hot weather diversion — it’s a way to support the local economy. Several boardwalks recently reopened after being damaged and then rebuilt, due to devastating hurricanes. Patronizing these venues now ensures they’ll be around for many generations to enjoy. We chose the top boardwalks around the country based on reflection of region, price, and quality of ingredients. Expect plenty of fried delights, cavity-inducing confections, and foods on a stick. Whether you're taking a daylong retreat from the rigors of the working world or a weeklong vacation with the kids, these boardwalks are the places to indulge with abandon. We wouldn’t blame you if you planned an entire road trip dedicated to sampling from every eatery on our list!