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TOP STORIES:

CARLSBAD BRINE WELL

CARLSBAD, N.M. — Work to prevent a massive sinkhole from opening on the edge of Carlsbad could end up costing more than $40 million, according to a group of experts working on the problem. The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports the new price tag for remediation and other work at a former brine well is the result of the latest budget proposal developed by the Carlsbad Brine Well Remediation Advisory Authority. SENT: 510 words.

XGR-LEGISLATURE-NEW MEXICO

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico lawmakers and Republican Gov. Susana Martinez are preparing to boost spending on public schools, early childhood education and law enforcement as state government climbs out of a financial crisis. By Morgan Lee. SENT: 800 words. Moved Friday and available for weekend use.

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— XGR-LEGISLATURE GLANCE: The state budget and criminal justice issues will be the top priorities when the New Mexico Legislature convenes this week for a 30-day session. Here are some things to know. SENT: 440 words.

— XGR--TRANSPARENCY LEGISLATION: Legislation has been proposed that would require greater public disclosure about New Mexico state government payouts to settle legal disputes over workplace harassment and personnel issues. SENT: 130 words.

— LEGISLATOR CHANGES PARTIES: A New Mexico newspaper says former state legislator Sandra Jeff has changed parties, from Democrat to Libertarian.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA-GUNS

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana — and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump — in a potentially uncomfortable position. By Mark Scolforo. SENT: 1,130 words, AP Photos.

ALSO:

— CARLSBAD CAVERNS-ELEVATOR SERVICE: Officials at Carlsbad Caverns National Park say the park's secondary elevators will be out of service for required maintenance from Jan. 22-24.

SPORTS:

BKC--TOP 25 REWIND

The Big 12 can stake a claim as being college basketball's toughest conference this season. The problem: The teams keep beating up on each other. By Basketball Writer John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words by 2 p.m. MST.