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Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to Jeri Clausing at 505-822-9022 or apalbuquerque@ap.org.
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GOVERNOR-CAUGHT ON TAPE
SANTA FE, N.M._Democrats Wednesday called on Gov. Susana Martinez to apologize after a national publication released audio tapes in which she refers to her opponent as "that little bitch" and one of her aides jokes about how the late Speaker of the House Ben Luján sounds like a "retard" when he speaks English. UPCOMING: 500 words by 2 p.m.
NEW MEXICO-CONJUGAL VISITS
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Corrections has announced that it is ending overnight family visits for inmates. The agency said Wednesday inmates will no longer be allowed conjugal visits beginning May 1. Officials say the policy change comes after two years of "careful consideration." The policy recently drew scrutiny after it was revealed last year that convicted killer and rapist Michael Guzman fathered multiple children while serving a life sentence. By Russell Contreras. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 400 words.
DROUGHT-WATER POLICY
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After two days of talking about New Mexico's water problems, hundreds of state officials, business leaders and others are expected Wednesday to have a set of recommendations for improving the way the arid state develops and uses its water and plans for the future. The recommendations are being hammered out as New Mexico enters its fourth year of severe drought. By Susan Montoya Bryan. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 550 words, photos by 2 p.m.
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP-NEVADAN
RENO, Nev. — A University of Nevada, Reno student who was homeless during part of her time attending high school in North Las Vegas has been named the winner of a prestigious national scholarship worth $30,000. She will also travel to New York, where she will team up where she will team up with New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, the nation's first female Hispanic governor. They will take part in workshops and social events hosted by Glamour.
SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 550 words by 10 a.m. PDT.
ALSO:
—CHIMAYO PILGRIMAGE_The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking law enforcement agencies to stop all concession and roadside stands along the annual Good Friday pilgrimage route to the El Santuario de Chimayo.
—DAUGHTER ARRESTED_A 68-year-old woman who lives in Harding County in rural northeastern New Mexico is accused of murder in the death of her 89-year-old mother.
—MEXICAN WOLVES_The Arizona House of Representatives will vote on a Senate bill that would allow ranchers to kill endangered wolves in self-defense.
—CLINIC CLOSING_A Farmington hospital is shuttering its clinic in a neighboring city.
—CAMPAIGN FINANCE_Republican Gov. Susana Martinez's political action committee has raised about $210,800 in the past six months.
—LAND OFFICE REVENUE_New Mexico schools, hospitals and universities received $69 million last month from the State Land Office.
—RIO RANCHO_Greggory Hull will be Rio Rancho's new mayor.
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