COVID-19 cases rise at Roswell beef plant
A Roswell meatpacking plant USA Beef Packing LLC reports 21 employees positive for COVID-19, per New Mexico Environment Department. Owner Jose Madrid says operations are down to about 10 percent as state investigators determine causes.
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Roswell to vote on work vehicle rules in residential areas
Roswell City Council will hold an Aug 13 public hearing and vote on Proposed Resolution 2008. The measure addresses home occupations and work vehicles in residential neighborhoods, with changes to land development rules recreational vehicle parks and accessory structures. Bill Morris outlined goals at the July 9 meeting.
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Man accused of selling meth from Roswell hotel room
Mark Montoya 33 of Roswell was arrested Sunday on one count of trafficking a controlled substance after police found 108.2 grams of methamphetamine in his hotel room on Military Heights Drive. Authorities value the drugs at 1600 to 2000 dollars and also found a ledger cash and a cellphone. A .32 caliber handgun was later found in a vehicle tied to Montoya, who faced additional charges.
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Washington talks on COVID-19 relief show movement on aid to states
After a week of meetings, bipartisan talks outline where a large COVID-19 relief package may go. White House signals movement toward Pelosi on aid to states and unemployment benefits, with key sticking points including a $600 weekly federal UI boost. Senate Republicans open to compromise as reelection minded members weigh positions.
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New Mexico Supreme Court Allows $5,000 Fines in Health Orders
Legislator Rep. James Townsend called the ruling unfortunate as the court allowed $5,000 admin fines for business violations of health orders while not ruling on whether such orders constitute regulatory takings. The decision lifts a stay and sends the takings issue to the Curry County lower court for further action.
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