BC-NM--New Mexico News Coverage Advisory, NM
Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico.
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Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. All times are Mountain.
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TOP STORIES:
JAIL VISITS BY VIDEO
FARMINGTON, N.M. — A northwestern New Mexico jail is no longer allowing family and friends to visit detainees in person and will now offer only phone or online video chats. SENT: 510 words, photos.
NATIONAL LABORATORY
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The new head of the United States' largest federal laboratory is scheduled to outline his goals for Sandia National Laboratories during a news conference Wednesday. By Susan Montoya Bryan. UPCOMING: Story, photos.
KIDS COUNT-NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A child-advocacy group is scheduled Wednesday to release its latest findings on New Mexico's child poverty rate, which constantly ranks near the bottom nationally. By Russell Contreras. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Developing from 1 p.m. press conference.
AP EXPLAINS-US ASYLUM AGREEMENTS
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government plans to begin sending Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala and has finalized steps with Honduras to begin sending asylum seekers from other countries there. By Christopher Sherman. SENT: 830 words.
With:
— ASYLUM -ATTORNEY ACCESS: A federal judge ruled that some asylum-seekers who fear waiting in Mexico for U.S. immigration court hearings must have access to attorneys before and during a key interview to determine if they can stay in the U.S. until their claims are decided. SENT: 280 words.
IN BRIEF:
— TROUBLED ESPANOLA SCHOOLS: A superintendent of a New Mexico school district plagued by a teacher shortage is stepping down.
— NUKE REPOSITORY-LARGE SHIPMENT: The U.S. government's only underground nuclear waste repository has taken in its first large shipment in six years, following a process that involved recertification and retraining of workers.
— METHANE FIGHT-NEW MEXICO: New Mexico environmental officials say special infrared cameras have turned up potential emissions violations by several oil and gas operators.
SPORTS
SIGN-STEALING SOLUTIONS
PHOENIX — If Major League Baseball really wants to stop its teams from electronically stealing signs, it might consider fighting technology with more technology. By Sports Writer David Brandt. SENT: 980 words, photos.
BKN--HORNETS-NUGGETS
DENVER — The Charlotte Hornets finish a four-game trip Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets are 0-3 so far as they face a Nuggets team that's 16-5 at home this season. By Pat Graham. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time is 9 p.m. ET.
BKC--NEW MEXICO-COLORADO
BOULDER, Nev. — New Mexico plays Colorado State at Moby Arena.
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