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City committee shelves tax hike Councilor Peter Ives’ proposal to raise property tax rates by 2 mills has been postponed indefinitely. LOCAL NewS, A-7
Española Public Safety Director Eric Garcia tapped to lead SFPD, effective June 16 By Chris Quintana The New Mexican
The city of Española’s public safety director will become Santa Fe’s police chief. Eric Garcia will take the helm at the Santa Fe Police Department starting June 16 at a salary of $104,000 a year, a city news release said Monday. Ray Rael, who resigned as Santa Fe police chief in March following the election of Mayor Javier Gonzales, earned the same amount. Garcia said Monday afternoon that he
was surprised and humbled. “My initial reaction is wow, I am honored,” Garcia said. “I look forward to working with everyone in the city of Santa Fe.” In prior interviews, Garcia said the department’s most pressing issue is Eric Garcia reducing property crime. In a Monday interview, he said his first priorities will include trying to increase police presence in the community and potentially
EPA’s proposed emissions rule triggers backlash Carbon regulations complicate elections for coal-state Dems By Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson The Washington Post
WASHINGTON — A new Obama administration proposal to cut carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants prompted an immediate backlash from Democrats in conservative-leaning states Monday, underscoring how the president’s energy policy will become a major front in the battle for control over Congress this fall. The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule, which is subject to public comment and will be finalized a year from now, would cut carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal plants by up to 30 percent by 2030 from
2005 levels. By targeting the nation’s single biggest source of carbon output, the proposal plays a central part in President Barack Obama’s vow to address climate change before leaving office. Environmentalists and liberal supporters of the president hailed the move under the Clean Air Act as a longoverdue effort to tackle one of the biggest threats facing the planet. But the plan adds complications for Democrats already facing a difficult midterm landscape, and both sides announced plans Monday to pour money into states that will be pivotal this fall. Nineteen states get more than half their electricity from coal-fired power plants, according to data collected by the Energy Information Administration. Kentucky and West Virginia get more than 90 percent of their power from coal. The
changing officers’ workweek from five eight-hour shifts to four 10-hour workdays, which has long been one of the police union’s most prominent requests. Rael has credited his decision to institute a five-day work schedule with playing a role in reducing property crime rates throughout the city and reducing overtime costs during his tenure as chief. Garcia said restoring four 10-hour shifts could improve officer morale and decrease
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Bid to protect news sources fails The Supreme Court rejects a New York Times reporter’s appeal to revisit a 42-year-old ruling. PAge A-4
Protesters stage sit-in over APD Demonstrators angry over the department’s use of force storm the Albuquerque mayor’s office. PAge A-8
Dems rally ahead of vote
State Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, introduces Democratic gubernatorial candidates during a rally Monday at La Tienda in Eldorado. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in the state’s primary election. PHOTOS BY CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN
Challengers take jabs at Gov. Martinez during final-hour Eldorado event
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N.M. utilities mull carbon rule’s impact Emissions-reduction plans due in June ’16 By Staci Matlock The New Mexican
New Mexico utilities aren’t sure yet how a new proposed federal rule requiring states to reduce carbon emissions from existing coal-fired fired plants will affect their operations. The proposed rule, unveiled by the Environmental Protection Agency, gives states until 2030 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent below 2005 emissions levels. It doesn’t target specific power plants. States have until June 2016 to propose plans for reducing total
carbon emissions from existing power plants. States and utility companies that already have renewable energy standards, energy efficiency programs and their own greenhouse gas rules in place are likely to fare well with the new standards. New Mexico had a greenhouse gas emissions rule that was repealed in 2012. The state’s largest utility provider, Public Service Company of New Mexico, is already set to reduce its coalfired power as part of a federal mandate to clean up air near its San Juan Generating Station. PNM is asking federal and state approval to retire two coal-fired units there, although
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By Milan Simonich and Steve Terrell The New Mexican
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n the last day of campaigning before the 2014 primary, all five Democratic candidates for governor wrapped up their campaigns together at a Monday evening get-out-the-vote rally in Eldorado that attracted about 100 people. As has held true for the entire primary campaign, the contenders refrained from taking jabs at one another, instead directing fire at incumbent Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, who has no challenger on the GOP primary ballot. The Democratic hopefuls are Attorney General Gary King, state Sen. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque, state Sen. Howie Morales of Silver City, veteran government administrator Lawrence Rael and retired magazine publisher Alan Webber of Santa Fe.
Please see RALLY, Page A-6 Ben Ray Luján, the U.S. representative for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, gets a hug from a supporter, while his mother, Carmen Luján, looks on during Monday’s rally.
Horse has unique story For all the buzz California Chrome’s feel-good run at the Triple Crown is generating, his too-good-to-be-true story has virtually no chance of repeating itself. SPORTS, B-1
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Today Some sun with some clouds; very warm. High 94, low 56. PAge A-12
Obituaries Joe Angel Gomez, May 31 Apolinario “Paul” Gonzales, 92, May 31
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Tuesday Santa Fe Farmers Market kickoff party Includes performances by jazz saxophonist Brian Wingard and bluegrass band Paw Coal and The Clinkers, a cooking demonstration by the Santa Fe Culinary Academy and a children’s event hosted by Annie Rose the Flower Fairy; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta; no charge. More events in Calendar, A-2 and Fridays in Pasatiempo
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