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James Hass

“James “Jim” Hass, 81, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully with hisdaughters by his side, on July 31. Jim was born on August 13, 1942,in Eau Claire, WI to Albert and Eleanor (Berg) Hass. Jim proudly entered the United States Army at the age of 16 and served forover 36 years, including two deployments in […]

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James Hass

“James “Jim” Hass, 81, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully with hisdaughters by his side, on July 31. Jim was born on August 13, 1942,in Eau Claire, WI to Albert and Eleanor (Berg) Hass. Jim proudly entered the United States Army at the age of 16 and served forover 36 years, including two deployments in […]

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Off-duty APD officer killed in South Valley hit-and-run 

An off-duty Albuquerque Police officer was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking in the far edge of the South Valley early Thursday morning.  The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash as a hit-and-run, spokesperson Jayme Fuller Gonzales said. She said it occurred around 12:45 a.m. near Coors Boulevard SW and Chapulin […]

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House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government. Democratic Caucus Chairman […]

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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers […]

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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers […]