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18 hrs ago | Carlsbad Current-Argus

Colder this week as winter returns Wednesday and Thursday

The 7 a.m. Monday morning burst of rain was not expected by many Carlsbad residents, including Wendell Malone, Eddy County Skywarn coordinator.

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Wed Feb 03, 2010

KRQE Albuquerque, New Mexico

Snow closes I-40 west, slows many roads

New Mexico State Police closed Interstate 40 at Albuquerque's western boundary Wednesday morning as a burst of snow led to a rollover accident and reports of tractor-trailer rigs jackknifing.

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Sun Jan 31, 2010

Ruidoso News

Snow packs a punch

After a snowstorm dropped a foot or more of snow late last week, another powerful winter system made an encore in Lincoln County Thursday.

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Fri Jan 29, 2010

Ruidoso News

Voters, don't go to the polls - yet

The campaign signs aren't yet pounded into the ground. The candidate forums, with the exception of one in Carrizozo, haven't yet been conducted.

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Wed Jan 27, 2010

Ruidoso News

Capitan man arrested for assault

A Saturday 911 call to the Lincoln County Sheriff Office dispatch center led to the arrest of a Capitan man in spite of his attempt to evade police officers.

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Mon Jan 25, 2010

Physics Blog

Researchers Determine Winter Moisture Linked to Rapid Glacial Climate Shifts

If past records regarding periods of warming and cooling climate are an accurate indication of weather patterns, then the southwestern United States is likely headed into a period of severe long-term drought say researchers at the University of New Mexico in new research published in the February issue of Nature Geoscience.

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Sat Jan 23, 2010

Ruidoso News

County proceeds with sale of Glencoe center

With an appraisal figure in line with the $340,000 price, Lincoln County officials are moving ahead on the sale of the Glencoe Rural Events Center.

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Thu Jan 21, 2010

Ruidoso News

Carroll Driscoll 1942-2010

Carroll Driscoll, of Capitan, New Mexico, passed away Saturday January 16th, 2010 in New York.

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Sun Jan 17, 2010

Ruidoso News

Coops face crippling legislation

The upcoming effort to stretch New Mexico's budget could seriously impact Cooperative Education Services in the state.

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Fri Jan 15, 2010

EMS1

New Mexico EMS receives Argo all-terrain vehicle

What is described as a true all-terrain rescue vehicle finds a home in Lincoln County.

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Mon Jan 11, 2010

Mountain Mail Country Online - Socorr...

Mescalero Apache Seat New Government

Friday I had the honor of attending the Inauguration of the new Tribal President, Vice President and Council of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

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Sun Jan 03, 2010

Ruidoso News

A quiet 2009 for county

The year 2009 was fairly quiet for Lincoln County government compared to 2008, which saw massive summer flooding along the Rio Ruidoso, Rio Bonito and Rio Hondo.

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Fri Jan 01, 2010

Ruidoso News

Police presence hurt Capitan event

This letter is to refute the article in the Ruidoso Free Press regarding ticket allegations on Dec.

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Thu Dec 31, 2009

Democracy for New Mexico

Congressman Harry Teague Kicks Off a oeSolutions for Southern New Mexicoa Tour

Congressman Harry Teague will kick off his "Solutions for Southern New Mexico" tour this Saturday, January 2nd, according to an announcement released by his office.

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Tue Dec 29, 2009

Ruidoso News

2009: It was a 'typical' year

In July 2008, as we all remember, a historic flood ripped through Ruidoso, pushing a river out of its banks and causing widespread destruction and dislocation.

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Fri Dec 18, 2009

Ruidoso News

County closer to purchase of Fairgrounds addition

Lincoln County officials are moving ahead with two land purchases and one sale of county property.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

Ruidoso News

A tale of two villages with audits

The Villages of Capitan and Ruidoso fared quite differently on recent audit assessments based upon reports turned into the state auditor.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

Ruidoso News

High wind warning

What is describes as a "significant" winter storm could deliver damaging winds to the Ruidoso area late tonight and through much of Tuesday.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

Ruidoso News

Capitan legal budget spent four months into year

Last month, the board of trustees for the Village of Capitan approved a $17,000 increase to their legal and accounting line item.

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El Paso Times

A jewel is reborn: Van Horn pins hopes on restoration of historic Hotel El Capitan

Joe Duncan resuscitates old buildings. "Finding old buildings and trying to make them into something interesting and a fun place for people to stay -- that's my business," he said.

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