County considers budget shifts and new hospital funding plan
County commissioners discuss 8 percent valuation rise for all property and 3 percent cap on yearly assessment increases. They eyed reallocating ARPA funds, trimming subsidies to local agencies, upgrading court security, and delaying a health-bill from HB2. The unexpected $151,000 General Services health benefit bill prompts calls for legal review.
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Bush
Zamora
Dana Leonard
General Services Department
New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Moya
Chacon
San Jon
Tucumcari
Texas
Jerry Mares
City considers new bond funds and street projects
City officials discuss bonding capacity after RBC Capital data arrives. Projects include wastewater reuse, Hoover and Gamble Addition streets nearing completion, Aber Addition bids, and a new landfill cell beginning operations. Manager notes July funding year start and a $1.6 million favorable general fund.
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Mike Cherry
Chacon
RBC Capital
Hoover
Gamble Addition Streets
Aber Addition Streets
Princess Theatre
City Hall
Lawsuits Detail Terminations At New Mexico College
Several former college employees allege sex and age discrimination, retaliation, racial bias, and due process failures in suits filed May 2022. Plaintiffs Gillard Brito Garcia claim hostile work environment and seek compensation, damages, and attorney fees. Rasic seeks lost wages and punitive style damages plus costs. College officials declined comment.
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Zamora
Lea County
New Mexico
Pat Woods
Jack Chatfield
Clinton D. Harden
Lege
Gillard
College
Quay County Sun
Sun
Albuquerque
Jim Streetman
Board of Trustees
Joshua
McVey
Gilpin Law Firm
Donald G. Gilpin
Rasic
Brito
Garcia
Arrests Imposed in Dog Attack Case
Montoya and Morris were freed on a $10,000 unsecured appearance bond days after arrest. They are barred from contact with dogs or animals on their property, forbidden from returning to the attack scene, and must avoid alcohol or drugs, submit to testing, stay within the county, and maintain attorney contact. One dog was euthanized by officers near the scene. the other dogs remain impounded at the city shelter.
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City Animal Shelter
Montoya
Morris
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