Union presses Roswell city over wages during budget workshop
At a two day Roswell workshop in the Roswell Museum and Art Center city leaders and staff discussed priorities for the next fiscal year while about eight members of the Utility Workers Union of America attended with family. Union president Patrick Lopez cited a pay freeze and ongoing skilled worker departures to better offers elsewhere. He noted the first post freeze step increases arrive in May but won t solve the broader pay gap in New Mexico cities and counties.
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New Mexico passes Hunger-Free Students Bill of Rights
Gov Susana Martinez signs a law ensuring school meals for children even if parents pay is late and bars schools from stigmatizing students with drawn lunch accounts. Advocates call it novel and note New Mexico s high poverty rates and backlash against stigma in districts.
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Susana Martinez
Jennifer Ramo
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Brock volunteers at school to make a difference
Jessica Brock plans to volunteer at her son's school despite a short stay in Roswelt. She aims to help and contribute, saying she decided to get involved when her son started first grade.
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Brock
Jessica Brock
Local PTO president finds time for service amid color run
Jessica Brock, president of the Del Norte Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, discussed stepping onto the board at a Sunday Spotlight meeting. She noted ample personal time due to having no local family to tend to and shared her Mississippi roots in Crowley Louisiana.
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Ocean Springs
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