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Woman Accused Of Embezzlement    Norma Mermejo, 53, a member and resident of Picuris ...
Group files lawsuit over trapping in New Mexico
Environmentalists filed a lawsuit Tuesday against wildlife managers over their decision last summer to lift a trapping ban in southwestern New Mexico where the federal government is reintroducing Mexican gray wolves.
NM regulators repeal carbon cap and trade rules
New Mexico's participation in a regional cap and trade program aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions became more unlikely Monday with a unanimous vote by state regulators.
New Mexico's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in...
Jerry Hou, 17, of Albuquerque and Priscilla Duenas, 12, of Rio Rancho today were named New Mexico's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
New Mexico Space Grant: Operating at the margins...
What do Pros Ranch market and going back to the moon have in common? Hint #1: It's about looking around to see what isn't happening.
New Mexico Airlines pulls out of Lea County
By Stella Davis Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD - New Mexico Airlines, an Essential Air Service carrier, says Hobbs residents needing to fly to Albuquerque will have to drive to Carlsbad to catch a flight to the northern city.
New Mexico House panel OKs budget
A more than $5 billion New Mexico budget proposal is back on track in the House and the spending blueprint leaves nearly $42 million available for possible tax cuts advocated by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and legislators.
Editorial: Put Legislature on Tape
New Mexico's legislators do the work of the people, sacrificing their time and often their inc ...
Tax bills proliferate, but to what end?
The New Mexico Tax Research Institute reported that as of last week it was tracking 75 tax-related b ...
New Mexico cruises 65-49
Kendall Williams scored 18 points and Tony Snell added 13 to lead New Mexico to a 65-49 victory over Boise State...
After Deep Cuts, New Mexico Now Has Budget Surplus
In New Mexico, state lawmakers are figuring out what to do with a budget surplus. Republicans want to give some of the money to businesses, in the form of tax breaks. Democrats want to restore some of the cuts to services made over the last three years.
After Cuts, New Mexico Now Has Budget Surplus
In New Mexico, state lawmakers are figuring out what to do with a budget surplus. As NPR's Ted Robbins reports, Republicans want to give some of the money to businesses, in the form of tax breaks. Democrats want to restore some of the cuts to services made over the last three years.
TRAC technology donated to New Mexico school
A New Mexico school will be putting more technology into the hands of its students thanks to a donation by a White Sands Missile Range tenant.
New Mexico Celebrates Pueblo Centennial
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is celebrating the centennial of New Mexico's statehood with an exhibit.

Smoke prompts calls
Smoke from a fire burning in Chaves County has prompted calls to 911 in Lincoln County, according to a fire official.
State imposes its own fire restrictions
Every part of the region now has fire restrictions in place.The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division has imposed smoking, fireworks, campfire and open-fire restrictions for the majority of the state, including Chaves, Lincoln and Otero counties.
Fire season hits New Mexico
The blackened swath of prairie stretches some 40 miles from the edge of Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico to the Texas state line.
Rural phone dispute settled after 10 years
A 10-year effort to obtain telephone service to a home in western Chaves County has been closed. But the case has not been forgotten.
Tornado Spotted in Chaves County
A tornado was spotted in rural Chaves County about 10 miles east of Arabela at about 5:45 p.m., the National Weather Services in Albququerque reported.     A spokesman for the agency said at least one tornado had been spotted on the ground in Chaves County. . . .
Riordan mistrial declared for one charge, guilty...
A Lincoln County district court jury was hung at 7-5 in an Oct. 7 trial for J. Tyrone Riordan.According to the order from presiding Judge Steven Bell, of the Chaves County 5th Judicial District, a mistrial was declared for the charge of possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner based on "jury disagreement.
Registration will close and voting to begin next...
Residents looking to take part in the November election but who haven’t registered to vote, must visit the county clerk’s office soon.The cutoff day for voter registration for the upcoming election is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Residents can register at the Chaves County Clerk’s office, 1 St. Mary’s Place.
County accepts $6M from ENMMC
County commissioners approved accepting $6 million in donations from Eastern New Mexico Medical Center during its regular monthly meeting Thursday.County officials say the $6 million will be paid over the course of a year and isn’t merely a donation to Chaves County. Rather, the two parties entered into a memorandum of agreement and ENMMC will provide certain health care services.
County unveils DWI memorial
Chaves County DWI Program unveiled the first sign in its Memorial Roadside Sign Project, Thursday, at the Chaves County Administration Building.The sign commemorates the life of Goddard High School student Danielle Fleming, who died in 2004 in an alcohol-related accident.
United Way kicks off campaign
Members, supporters and friends of the United Way of Chaves County kicked off the nonprofit’s annual campaign event on Monday by renewing the community’s commitment for the organization and giving a warm farewell to one of its longtime advocates.
DWIprogram to display sign featuring victim
The DWI Awareness and Prevention Program will unveil The Chaves County Memorial Roadside Sign Project at the Joseph R. Skeen Administrative Center, 1 St. Mary’s Place, at 11 a.m. Thursday.The sign developed by the Chaves County DWI Program will memorialize Danielle Fleming who lost her life in an alcohol-related accident on June 8, 2004.
Piatafest a cultural celebration with food and fun
Piñatafest, a celebration of Hispanic culture, began Friday at the Chaves County Courthouse.The event coincides with Mexico’s independence from Spain, which happened on Sept. 16, 1821. Organized by the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, the festival’s goal is to raise funds for charities and to promote city businesses.
Piatafest kicks off tonight
The 24th annual Piñatafest kicks off tonight, with musical acts Consentidos Del Norte and Soul Code performing in front of the Chaves County Courthouse.The opening ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, with Mayor Del Jurney and other local leaders addressing the crowd.
Early brush with law set Alfonso Solis on career...
Some might say Alfonso Solis runs the Chaves County detention centers with a velvet glove. He governs with a style that combines strength and tenacity with compassion, and he treats everyone with respect — even the prisoners.“I think we need to try to help these people,” he said. “You have to be firm, and sometimes we do have to take some action, such as strapping somebody to a chair.”
Cops arrest 3 on multiple burglary, tampering...
Two men and one juvenile have been arrested on charges of burglary, larceny and tampering with evidence. The arrests took place over a range of dates with the original warrants issued on some charges in July. The final arrests and charges are a result of a six-week investigation following a burglary that took place on July 4.Zachary Wilks, 19, was arrested at the Chaves County Detention Center, where he is being held on previous charges of burglary, larceny and criminal damage. The final charges...
County Commission meets today
Chaves County commissioners are expected to approve a special use permit for a solar energy facility during a County Commission meeting, today.Another item on the agenda is a vote on whether to allow American Utility Consultants to perform an audit of all Chaves County telephone and utility bills. Chaves County will pay the company 32 percent of all money recovered through refunds or credits. If no money is recovered, the County will not be required to cover any costs.
Previewing the areas soccer teams
As the 2010 fall high school sports season inches ever closer, Daily Record sports reporter Lawrence Foster previews the five area soccer teams in Chaves County.
Beetles infest trees
Elm trees in Chaves County are looking brown and shabby. The culprit is a small insect known as the elm leaf beetle.Elm leaf beetles are about the size of a ladybug. They are yellow to light green with black stripes. Elm leaf beetles do not transmit Dutch elm disease.
Previewing the areas volleyball teams
As the 2010 fall high school sports season inches ever closer, the Daily Record sports staff previews the eight area volleyball teams in Chaves County.
Tristin Jones grand champ the Star of the dairy...
Tristin Jones, 11, and her prize winning Star received the Grand Champion award in Dairy Heifer Show at the Chaves Country 4-H & FFA Fair on Wednesday. Courtney Villalpando, 12, and her heifer, Aspen, took Reserve Grand Champion.
Zoe Walkers steer, heifer take top prizes at 4-H...
It was a clean sweep in the cow competitions during the Chaves County 4-H & FFA Fair, Thursday.Punch Front, the beef breeding heifer belonging to Zoe Walker, 11, of the Barn Buddies 4-H Club, was awarded supreme champion in the Beef Breeding Heifer competition. Her Maine Anjou steer, Blade, was crowned grand champion in the Market Steer competition.
The gold medal shuffle
Chaves County native Larry Martin competes in the shuffleboard competition at the New Mexico Senior Olympic Games in Las Cruces. Martin won the gold medal in the shuffleboard singles and also won gold in the shuffleboard doubles competition. He also won a silver medal for his solo comedy performance. In all, seniors from Chaves County won 55 golds, 37 silvers and 25 bronzes.
Cool shower on a hot day
Jimmy Loudermilk, 9, washes and grooms a dairy cow, Wednesday morning, during the Chaves County 4H and FFA Fair at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. (Mark Wilson Photo)
Bursons lamb wins
The mood was tense at the Chaves County 4-H & FFA Fair Market Lamb Show Wednesday, when months of preparation culminated with an about three-hour heated competition.“It’s really exciting because I worked really hard and it shows all your hard work paid off,” said Jessica Burson, the 16-year-old Goddard High School student and handler of the grand champ lamb.
Jones, Coley take 4-H &FFA Fair poultry honors
Nearly 100 birds competed for awards at the Chaves County 4-H & FFA Fair Poultry competition, Wednesday.Champion and reserve champion awards were given for Broiler Pen and Best of Barn.Tristin Jones, 11, of the Barn Buddies 4-H Club, was awarded the champion pen for her Cornish rock crosses in the Broiler Pen contest.

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