07/04/2005

Senate OKs millions for Sandia, LANL. The US Senate early this morning passed a measure that includes a boost for New Mexico's nuclear research labs.The measure includes $65 million for a microsystems building at Sandia National Laborator... [Albuquerque Express: Recommended source for New Mexico News] 9:09:16 AM    comment []

Details Emerge on Jeff Bezos' Space Plans (SPACE.com). Amazon.com founder's Blue Origin plans to design, build and operate a series of reusable launch vehicles. The first craft would take off and land vertically -- tested at various altitudes -- and would eventually carry three or more astronauts to the edge of space. [Yahoo! News - Search Results for "WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE"] 9:08:32 AM    comment []

New Mexico election reforms now law (Silver City Sun-News). The New Mexico Legislature this year passed an election reform bill known as Chapter 270, according to Grant County Clerk Howie Morales. The law went into effect Friday with 81 sections in Chapter 270 that affect the election code. [Yahoo! News - Search Results for "New Mexico"] 9:07:08 AM    comment []

N.M. regulators fine Qwest for playing favorites. New Mexico utility regulators have ordered Qwest to pay $3.5 million to several competitors and the state to settle violations of federal law.Qwest broke the law by making secret deals with some compa... [Albuquerque Express: Recommended source for New Mexico News] 9:06:15 AM    comment []

Home sales torrid in Las Cruces (KVIA). LAS CRUCES, N.M. Home sales in Las Cruces are at a record pace. The Las Cruces Association of Realtors says 810 homes have been sold through June Tenth. [Yahoo! News - Search Results for Las+Cruces] 9:05:26 AM    comment []