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Today's News

  • LVPD has 3 newly certified officers

    Three Las Vegas Police Department recruits who entered the state Law Enforcement Academy in July graduated Nov. 29, and one of them was presented with a commendation last week for winning the academy’s physical fitness award — only the third Las Vegas police recruit to do so.

    Eric A. Esquibel, Anthony Madrid and Michael Ortega are now certified police officers.
    Chief Christian Montaño introduced the officers to the City Council last week.

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  • In Brief - News - Dec. 24, 2012

    AP and Staff Reports
     

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  • Deal reached for plant

    ALBUQUERQUE  (AP) — A peanut butter plant shuttered by a widespread salmonella outbreak has been given the go ahead to start harvesting a bumper crop of prized eastern New Mexico Valencia peanuts next week under an agreement that ends a tense, monthslong standoff with federal regulators.

    A consent decree filed in federal court Friday says Sunland Inc. can reopen its plant in Portales if it hires an independent expert to develop a sanitation plan, which then must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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  • Looking Back - Dec. 24, 2012

    In 1962

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  • Looking Ahead - News - Dec. 24, 2012

    Safe Ride extended during holidays

    The San Miguel County Safe Ride Home Service will extend its hours of operation during the holidays. Days of operation will include Dec. 26 through Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.. Service will still operate Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.  Services are provided from any liquor establishment to your home in the Las Vegas area.  Call 505-429-0336 for a ride.

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  • Weather - Dec. 24, 2012

    Monday
    Partly sunny with a high near 41. West wind 5-15 mph becoming south in the morning. Monday night, mostly cloudy and a 20 percent chance of snow showers, with a low around 20.

    Christmas Day
    A 10 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy with a high near 30. Tuesday night, mostly cloudy with a low around 9.

    Wednesday
    Mostly sunny with a high near 37. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Thursday

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  • Holiday Spirit
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  • Que Pasa - Dec. 24, 2012

    TODAY HOY
    • San Miguel County offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, Dec. 26.
    • The Las Vegas Optic will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24 and will be closed all day on Tuesday, Dec. 25. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26.

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  • Noticias - Dec. 24, 2012

    Submit your calendar items and notices to mlopez@lasvegasoptic.com

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  • One Solitary Life

    Years ago, someone wrote an essay that carried a Christian message, but much more. It’s a testament to the life of a single man, Jesus of Nazareth, who’s message grew to have a deep and lasting impact upon the entire world. We have reprinted it below. Regardless of your beliefs, we hope you will agree that it speaks to the spirit of Christmas day, when love and life are celebrated.

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