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The ordinance requires the county to comply with federal law against the distribution of abortion drugs, such as RU-486, through the mail.LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (LifeSiteNews) — A county in New Mexico became the first to establish itself as a “sanctuary” for the “unborn,” joining over 60 cities in passing the ordinance. “An Ordinance Requiring Compliance With Federal Abortion Laws” passed by a 5-0 vote at the December 8 meeting. Lea County borders Texas and pro-abortion activists see New Mexico as a safe haven for women in states like Texas that have restrictions on abortion. The ordinance requires the county...

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court has granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request to halt at least three attempts to convene citizen-led grand juries for the purpose of investigating the governor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The petitions to convene citizen grand juries – filed in Eddy, Lea and Chaves counties – mark the latest challenges to the governor’s use of emergency public health orders to require face-mask wearing and impose business capacity limits in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. New Mexico is one of just a few states that allows for citizen grand...

Bush attempts to woo voters in New Mexico BY P. CHRISTINE SMITH AVALANCHE-JOURNAL HOBBS, N.M. — President George W. Bush rallied for re-election before a crowd of about 15,000 people Monday morning, reiterating major campaign issues including terrorism, the war in Iraq, health care and the economy. The first sitting president to ever visit the city, Bush got right to the point, asking for the support of people from a state he lost to Al Gore by 366 votes in 2000. "I'm here to ask for your support. That's what I'm here to do," he said above the crowd's cheers....

Remarks by the President at Victory 2004 Rally Lea County Event Center Hobbs, New Mexico 9:13 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thanks for coming out. (Applause.) It's nice to be back in a part of the world that I know very well. (Applause.) I was raised right around the corner. (Applause.) It's good to be in a part of the world where the cowboy hats outnumber the ties. (Applause.) It's good to be in a part of the world where people believe in their family and their faith and their country. (Applause.) I want to thank all...

Hobbs geared up for presidential visit BY KATIE HEPBURN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL With New Mexico's five electoral votes up for grabs in this year's horse-race of a presidential election, the state takes on national importance this week as both donkeys and elephants stampede the state. President Bush will land in Hobbs aboard Air Force One at 8:45 a.m. MDT today, less than 24 hours after challenger John Kerry held a campaign event in Albuquerque. Bush to visit Hobbs 9:15 a.m. (all times MDT) • Lea County Event Center parking lot • Gates open at 5 a.m. • Preliminary programs will begin near...