Increased utility rates stir Roswell council clash
Councilman Harold W. Ashcraft opposed a water rate hike voted by the Roswell City Council, arguing residents favor repealing the ordinance. The plan raises sewer and water charges, with median bills projected to climb and commercial garbage rates set by hourly charges. Mayor Jerry N. Smith noted recalls aren’t provided in the city charter.
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Don Hoffman
Roswell
Harold W. Ashcraft
L.C. Stiles
Ashcraft
Glover’s
Jerry N. Smith
Smith
Alamogordo
Las Cruces
Women raise concerns on utilities and housing in Roswell visit
Three Roswell women told U S Senator Domenici rising utility rates strain households and a weak Social Security fund concerns. One woman cited FHA home purchase issues and another questioned energy costs and insulation aid. A public forum at Roswell High followed the tour with about 120 residents attending.
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Roswell
U.S
Pete V. Domenici
R-N.m
Social Security Fund
Federal Housing Authority
FHA
Tony Mendoza
W. Juniper St
H. Kay Preston
Cedar Drive
Sherry Miles
W. Tilden St
Sen. Domenici
Mendoza
Armstrong and Armstrong Building Contractors
Domenici
Preston
Berrendo
Roswell High School
Senator Schmitt opposes Panama Canal treaty plan
U S Senator Jack Schmitt of New Mexico said he will vote against the Carter administration Panama Canal treaty arguing it would empower Panama and worsen U S Latin America relations. He criticizes Panamanian leadership and notes no local support for the pact while predicting Senate defeat.
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Don Hoffman
U.S
Panama
Omar Torrijos
Associated Press
Carter
Senate
Schmitt
New Mexico
Washington, D.C
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal Co
Cochairman
Senate Ethics Committee
Capitol Hill
Justice Department
Senate Committee
Where the Cowboys Hunkered Down in Roswell Feature
New Mexico Magazine’s September issue features John L. Sinclair recounting his 1920s 30s Roswell years centered on Main and Second streets. Edmond DeLavy provides nostalgic illustrations of Katy's Cafe Capitan Theater and local landmarks while Sinclair reflects on his Western writer life and Roswell today.
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U.S
Harrison
Jack’’ Schmitt
R-N.m
Roswell
Betty King
Sen. Schmitt
New Mexico
John L. Sinclair
Bernalillo
Main
Second Streets
Sinclair
Edmond DeLavy
Katy
Capitan Theater
Kipling
Tom Weldy
DeLavy
New York
United States
Cambridge University
Museum of New Mexico
Lincoln County Museum
Coronado State Monument
Walter Haut
Lincoln
American West
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Mrs. Miles
Miles
McClelland Oil Corp
Conoco
Gene Henry
Henry
Ween
Don Hoffiman
Yesteryear
Roswell, Revisited
Region
State
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