Roswell district faces self report over turf disposal
Roswell Independent School District officials announced they will self report to the state auditor after discovering improper disposal of turf as a fixed asset. Board members discussed audit risk and potential corrective actions, with MCCllroy acknowledging missteps and pledging policy review and clearer communications.
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Roswell threat prompts lockdown lift at Lovelace Hospital
Marquez says the Lovelace call was contained and the lockdown lifted. The emergency room and hospital remained open while police investigated. This followed a prior incident at Walmart on Main Street where a Snapchat threat led to a 20 minute evacuation days earlier.
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Landes guilty of two swatting threats to Walmart and school
Landes admitted making a bomb threat to a Georgetown Walmart and a separate call to Georgetown Elementary School claiming two children buried alive. The hoaxes prompted evacuations and a lockdown, but no bombs were found. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, highlighting swatting as a serious crime.
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Roswell district plots new offices and facilities expansion
The district plans long term growth as current offices age and staff may increase from nine. Discussions began with expanding the shop behind offices but officials prefer building new administrative facilities, considering vacant Roswell sites before deciding on construction. Established by court order in 1932 to preserve the Roswell Artesian water basin.
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Balok Named to New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission
Aron Balok, superintendent of the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District, was named to a six year term on the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. Balok is among seven new members named in July by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to the nine member panel. Mark Sanchez was reappointed and John D Antonio remains state engineer. Balok has 13 years in water issues, heads PVACD since 2009, and holds a degree from New Mexico State University.
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Mark Sanchez
John D’antonio
Susan Grisham
Balok
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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico vows action on hate groups and gun policy
Governor Grisham signals plan to push red flag gun measures in January 2020 and expands focus on hate groups amid El Paso shooting and rising racism concerns. She seeks youth anger interventions and discusses statewide background check efforts despite sheriff resistance.
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Grisham
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