Roswell GRT receipts exceed city budget in July
Roswell shows higher than expected gross receipts tax of just over 3 million in July, beating a budget near 1.9 million. Lodgers tax and convention center fees remain low but trend upward from the prior month. City officials plan deeper analysis using RP-500 data to explain shifting funds and May activity. Tourism manager Mervine notes May figures influenced by health orders.
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Joe Neeb
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Former deputy DA sentenced for DWI in New Mexico
A former prosecutor from Roswell, Jonathan Michael Thomas, 36, received a 90 day prison term with all but two days suspended. He must also complete 364 days of supervised probation and earned time served for the remaining two days. The sentence was recommended by the state and agreed to by the defense.
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Democrats' last-ditch virus aid talks collapse
Democrats failed to revive Capitol Hill negotiations on a COVID- 19 rescue package as Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer called the meeting disappointing and said the White House rejected Pelosi's offer to trim demands by about 1 trillion dollars. He urged compromise and middle ground amid ongoing gridlock harming millions losing enhanced benefits.
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Daily COVID cases fall to eight in Chaves County
New Mexico Department of Health on Friday logged eight new positive COVID-19 tests among Chaves County residents. The update shows the smallest daily rise in the county since Monday when five cases were reported.
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Election threats noted from China Russia and Iran
The U.S. intelligence chief warned that China aims to swing the 2020 race against Trump while Russia seeks to denigrate Biden and Iran tries to undermine democratic institutions. Bill Evanina cautioned on foreign interference across agencies.
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