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  • In Brief - New Mexico News - July 10, 2013

    From The Associated Press

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  • Flooding danger prompts warning

    The Associated Press

    SANTA FE — A federal wildfire response team is recommending that the popular recreation area of Pecos Canyon remain closed to the public for two years because of hazards from recent major wildfires in the Santa Fe National Forest.

    The federal Burned Area Emergency Response team concludes that Pecos Canyon east of Santa Fe will be at high risk of erosion, hazardous debris and flash flooding due to potential runoff from slopes burned by the Tres Lagunas and Jaroso fires, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported Monday.

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  • Looking Back - July 10, 2013

    In 1963
    Tuesday, July 9 — The board of commissioners of San Miguel County was requested to pass a resolution at its meeting Monday, approving construction as planned for the Interstate Highway 25, from east of Rowe to the county line north of Watrous. The action on the resolution was deferred until a scheduled public meeting can be held.
     

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  • Looking Ahead - News - July 10, 2013

    Senior Olympics meeting is Thursday
    A Regular meeting of the Las Vegas Senior Olympics is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday July 11 at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center. All members are asked to attend. State senior Olympics athletes are asked to bring medals.
     

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  • Weather - July 10, 2013

    Wednesday
    Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5-10 mph.

    Thursday
    A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5-15 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Friday

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  • Monument to celebrate anniversary of Civil War

    Submitted to the Optic

    Fort Union National Monument announced its annual First Fort Tours that will take place on Saturday. The public may visit the site of the original fort, the “First Fort Union” and see the ruins of the arsenal operated there during the Third Fort, or third period, of Fort Union. Special programs will focus on the 150th Anniversary of the Long Walk of the Navajo and Mescalero Apache, and Fort Union’s role in these tragic events.  

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  • Que Pasa - July 12, 2013

    THURSDAY JUEVES
    • Regular meeting of the Las Vegas Senior Olympics, 1 p.m. on Thursday
    July 11 at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center. All members are asked to attend. State senior Olympics athletes are asked to bring medals.

    FRIDAY VIERNES

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  • Noticias - June 10, 2013

    Submit your calendar items and notices to mlopez@lasvegasoptic.com
    • New Mexico State Police will be conducting a DWI-Checkpoint in San Miguel County between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
    • The Las Vegas Total Community Approach Program is available to help anyone with a drug and alcohol problem get the help and treatment they need. The program provides free drug and alcohol evaluations and help paying for treatment for anyone who qualifies. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 454-8151.

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  • Cargo left quite a legacy

    His nickname may have been “Lonesome Dave,” but former Gov. David F. Cargo had more than his share of friends in Mora and San Miguel counties, and that wasn’t by accident.

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  • Editorial Cartoon - July 12, 2013
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