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ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Republican leaders are launching an effort led by Hispanic governors in New Mexico and Nevada in an attempt to make up ground with Latino voters who have largely turned away from the GOP. The nation’s only Hispanic governors plan to recruit minority candidates ... - PAGE A2
February 6, 2013
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House opens first immigration hearing WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Tuesday the nation’s immigration system is “in desperate need of repair” as he opened Congress’ first hearing this year on immigration. Whether Congress will be able to agree on how to fix it remained unclear.
GOVERNORS HEAD GOP MINORITY RECRUITING
THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY
The session came as President Barack Obama pushes for swift action to pass immigration legislation and as bipartisan Senate negotiators work to craft a bill. But in a sign of the difficulties to come, the
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chair man, Judiciary Republican Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, cautioned against a “rush to judgment” and said each piece of the issue must be examined in detail.
Goodlatte said there are lots of questions about how any large-scale legalization program would work, how much it would cost and how it would prevent illegal immigration in future.
Obama supports a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants already in the country, something many Republi-
cans oppose. Goodlatte questioned whether another approach might be possible: “Are there options we should consider between the extremes of mass deportation and a pathway to citizenship for those not lawfully present in the United States?” he asked. His question underscored the discomfort of many majority House Republicans with granting eventual citizenship to illegal immigrants, something conserSee HEARING, Page A3
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., gives his opening remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, at a hearing on immigration.
Voters reapprove RISD mill levy
Hard row to hose
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• Man dies in RPD custody • GOP opposes increase • All Saints celebrates Mardi Gras • Veteran transport resumes Monday • Globetrottin’
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Rookie firefighters perform pump drills, Tuesday morning, while making final preparations for their Thursday graduation.
Jury convicts Gregory Hobbs of voluntary manslaughter GODDARD WINS PAIR AT TRIANGULAR
Goddard ran off with two lopsided victories on Tuesday, downing crosstown rival Roswell 50-19 after blanking Ruidoso 73-0 in a triangular at Ground Zero Gymnasium on Tuesday night. Roswell split its two matches thanks to a 60-21 win over the Warriors. The nightcap ... - PAGE B1
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JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
The jury convicted Gregory Hobbs, 22, of voluntary manslaughter Thursday after three days of testimony. The charges stemmed from the slaying of Ruben “Hammer” Archuleta Sr. and Ruben Archuleta Jr. on the night of June 15, 2012, that occurred in the 300 block of East Bonney Street. According to the original criminal complaint, officers arrived two to three minutes after hearing the gunfire to a scene of chaos with 15 to 20 witnesses. Of ficer R yan Craine said he found both father and son shot. During closing arguments, Deputy District Attorney Michael
The House Consumer and Public Affairs voted Tuesday 3-2 to table a joint resolution to allow voters to decide whether to amend Article 20 of the state’s constitution to define marriage as “the union of one man and one woman.” Rep. Nora Espinoza, RRoswell, a sponsor of House Joint Resolution 4, said that more than 30 other states have passed similar legislation. “It would seem New Mexico voters should be given the right to define marriage for themselves,” she said. Sen. William Sharer, R-
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Beginners strut at RASC
Murphy acknowledged that there were discrepancies between witness testimonies and the initial statements made to police. “Portions of each witness’ testimony could be contradicted by the physical evidence. None of it lines up perfectly. ... It is not surprising in the case of such a traumatic event, such a chaotic event, that the testimony would vary.” He said the State conceded with Rubin Jr., who had armed himself before the confrontation, that his death could be considered was selfdefense. However, Rubin Sr. was unarmed. In the previous day’s testimony, See HOBBS, Page A3
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Ladies strut their stuff to country music during a beginner’s line dance class at the Roswell Adult and Senior Center, Wednesday. The class is taught by the Dancing Rascals.
House committee tables same-sex marriage resolution ILISSA GILMORE RECORD STAFF WRITER
Voters re-approved Tuesday the 2 mill tax levy of the Roswell Independent School District that provides funding for maintaining buildings during the school district election. According to unofficial election results, the mill levy received 986 votes in favor and 275 in opposition. “The passage of the mill levy was a huge vote for education in Roswell,” said RISD Superintendent Tom Burris. “Funds will maintain facilities and provide
Farmington, also presented the bill and said marriage has always been about men and women “getting together, making babies.” “Men and women make babies, society needs babies and babies need moms and dads,” he said. “America’s greatness has come from traditional family values and that is important to its continued greatness. “I support traditional marriage, not from bigotry or hatred, but for love of my children and the nation.” He said the resolution would not change any laws in place, but act as a qualifier as to who could marry. Committee member
Rep. Jason Harper, R-Rio Rancho, voted against tabling and said that since the committee had put through a resolution by Rep. Brian Egolf, DSanta Fe, which would allow voters to decide whether to amend Article 20 to allow same-sex marriage, it would have been fair to do the same for HJR 4. Committee member Rep. Gail Chasey, DAlbuquerque, who voted to table the resolution, expressed her reservation about putting any civil rights questions on the ballot because “it’s not something people should be voting on.” “We have a representative democracy,” she said.
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Top paid legislator got nearly $21,000 in 2012
SANTA FE (AP) — The highest compensated member of the New Mexico Legislature collected nearly $21,000 last year under a system that provides no annual salary to lawmakers but grants them daily expense reimbursements. Sen. Richard Martinez, an Espanola Democrat, received $20,922 for last year’s legislative session and attending committee meetings during the year, according to information from the Department of Finance and Administration obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request. Sen. Carlos Cisneros, a Questa Democrat, collected $19,734, and former Rep. Ray Begaye, a Shiprock Democrat who lost his re-election bid, received $19,096. Compensation for legislators cost taxpayers $1.2 million last year. Payments averaged $11,061 for the 112 lawmakers who served in the 30-day legislative session last year. That excludes reimbursements for one senator who was appointed in late October to fill a vacancy. Begaye topped the compensation list with $29,000 in 2011, when the Legislature held a 60-day session and a special session on redistricting. New Mexico stands out as the only state that doesn’t provide a yearly salary to its legislators, according to the See PAID, Page A3