Ordinance amendment to ban e cigarettes fails in council vote
A majority of Roswell councilors rejected adding electronic cigarettes to the Clean Air Ordinance. Five opposed the amendment with Juan Oropesa and Steve Henderson in favor while Jason Perry and Elena Velasquez were absent. Public speakers urged against the ban citing personal use benefits and limited scientific consensus.
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Juan Oropesa
Steve Henderson
Jason Perry
Elena Velasquez
Jimmy Craig
Give Grande! New Mexico online day of giving launches
New Mexico launches Give Grande! New Mexico a 24 hour online fundraiser on May 6 to support local nonprofits including Wings for Life and the Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico. Community Foundations of New Mexico organize the statewide event with national and local incentives.
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Roswell
Wendy Cook
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Givegrandenm.org
Wings For L.I.F.E
Down Syndrome Foundation
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Assurance Home
Roswell Warning Over Craigslist Car Scam
Roswell Police issue warnings about online scams including a Craigslist fraud case involving a 2005 Acura. The seller sought payment via Western Union and offered shipment, then asked for extra funds for buyer protection before any final transaction.
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Western Union
Santa Fe Bank Robbery Suspect Sought by FBI and Police
The FBI and Santa Fe Police seek a Hispanic male in his mid-20s about 6 feet tall who robbed First National Bank of Santa Fe around 10 a.m. He wore a dark hoodie and mask, demanded money from two tellers, and fled. Call 505-889-1300 or 505-955-5033 with information. rewards may apply.
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Santa Fe Police Department
First National Bank of Santa Fe
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
DOJ finds pattern of excessive force by APD in Albuquerque
The Justice Department released a report alleging a pattern or practice of excessive force by Albuquerque Police Department officers. It cites frequent deadly force against minimal threats and improper use of Tasers, with 37 shootings since 2010 including 23 fatal, urging reforms in the city.
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Gordon Eden
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Denver
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