Tesla Motors Nixes NM Deal After Calif. Tax Break

Associated Press
   SANTA FE — New Mexico officials on Monday expressed disappointment that the company that built the first mass-produced, all-electric car will keep its manufacturing plant in California instead of building its next car in New Mexico. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer worked out a deal for a tax break for Tesla Motors Inc. after learning that the San Carlos, Calif.-based company would build its second-generation vehicle in New Mexico. Monday, Jun. 30, 2008 (updated 6:37 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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Paseo/Jefferson Getting Turn Lanes By Lloyd Jojola / Copyright 2008 Albuquerque Journal   It's going to get better after it gets worse. The city is working on a $740,000 project to improve the Paseo del Norte and Jefferson intersection by adding some turning lanes. Elephant Butte Cleans Up After Freak Storm By Sean Olson / Journal Staff Writer   A relaxing day for boaters at Elephant Butte Lake turned into a harrowing rush to the safety of shore. Web site erred on N.M. ethanol claim By Jack King / Journal Staff Writer   The Web site of a South Dakota ethanol advocacy group states that NM will require 10 percent ethanol in all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles by January 2009.

Santa Rosa Plane Crash Kills 5 By Olivier Uyttebrouck/ Journal Staff Writer   A small plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday in Santa Rosa, killing five people aboard, police said. Ex-APD Captain Returns to Force as Rookie By T.J. Wilham / Copyright 2008 Albuquerque Journal   When Rob DeBuck saw a police car on the side of the road, he had to fight the urge to turn his vehicle around and help. APD's Iron Fist By Gene Grant/ For the Journal   COLUMN: I knew it. For seemingly years now I've personally witnessed, received e-mails about, and heard second- and third-hand stories stemming from the so-called, "refusal to obey" hammer by the Albuquerque Police Department.

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