Tucumcari Woman Charged Over Toddlers’ 100 Degree Wanderings
Michaela Brownfield of Tucumcari was jailed on a third degree felony charge after police say she let a 2 year old wander alone in 100 degree heat on two July days. The child was later placed in the care of the Children, Youth and Families Department. Brownfield appeared in magistrate court with a $5000 unsecured bond and conditions including no alcohol or drugs and no contact with the child. Her next hearing is August 18.
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Hendrickson
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Las Vegas
COVID-19 cases and deaths rise in Quay County and New Mexico
Quay County reports 34 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths last week, raising total cases to 2,195 and deaths to 64. Statewide, 1,038 new cases push NM total above 584,000 with 19 new deaths, while Amarillo metro sees cases climb to 2,389. Vaccination and treatment resources are listed by state health agencies.
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Mesalands plans solar capital project and building renovations in August
In his regular report Mesalands updates that the solar capital project should start mid August and run about two months while Building A renovations begin in August. Busch, honored among the nation s top 50 CEOs in Nashville, thanks staff for the recognition as the college earns national praise. McVey notes spring 2022 enrollment fell 31 students after a 19 percent fall 2021 rise due to COVID lockdowns in Mesalands correctional facilities. Athletic Director Martin Rasic says clay target shooting will join as a co ed sport under the NJCAA by 2023 2024.
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City considers budget shifts amid deficits and raises plan
City officials discussed deficits projected up to 700000 with a 1.50 hour minimum wage raise and 2.50 per hour city worker raises. They targeted 3 to 4 percent sanitation hikes and sought a 1 million no match state grant for a leaky pool while funding a new landfill cell at nearly 1.6 million.
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Mike Cherry
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Martinez
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Parkhill Engineering Firm
Rio Rancho
McKinney’s Contract Approved by New Mexico District Board
The board approved a two year contract for Superintendent McKinney retroactive to July 1 at 145000 a year through mid 2024. Lopez dissented while McKinney announced plans to retire at end of the 2023 24 year.
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Lopez
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New Mexico Department of Transportation
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