New Mexico Proposes Five Year Pecan Quarantine
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture seeks a permanent five year quarantine for Eddy Lea and Chaves counties to protect a 200 million pecan industry from the pecan weevil. Public hearings begin today with a Tuesday Artesia session. Curry County is removed from the list. movement of in shell pecans remains restricted unless treated or approved. Brad Lewis says infestation appears limited to a single Curry area tree and eradication is underway. Chaves County has urban orchard detections but some commercial orchards are affected elsewhere in the area. Sandra Barraza notes producer-driven support for the rule.
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Roswell man charged after battery during vehicle vandalism spree
Todd Vallejos, 31, was arrested on charges of battery on a peace officer and eluding after allegedly kicking a police officer, spitting while in custody, and damaging vehicles on West Mescalero Road. police say witnesses saw him breaking into cars including a 2002 Dodge truck and a 2003 green Kia, plus a Brookdale Senior Living bus. The investigation continues.
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Roswell nonprofit to house work aiding incarcerated
Main Things First, a Roswell Christian nonprofit led by Ron Biggers, has moved into a five room annex at Adventure Bible Church 1905 S Main St. The group plans to cover utilities and expand outreach to incarcerated individuals and their families.
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Roswell Veterans Day Parade Route Shortened
Main Street Roswell will shorten this year’s Veterans Day Parade route after a city request made at an August meeting with City Manager Joe Neeb Tourism and Events Director Allison Gray and Public Affairs Director Juanita Jennings. The revised plan routes the parade from Main and Fourth streets south to Main and Ninth streets instead of the traditional Fourth to Ninth alignment.
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