USA Beef plant back to near full capacity after COVID outbreak
The Cedarvale Road facility, closed briefly after a July incident, reports 27 confirmed COVID cases among employees. USA Beef quarantined and tested staff for 14 days, disinfected the plant, and implemented COVID-Safe Practices. Officials expect 85 to 90 percent capacity soon, aiming for full return in about two weeks.
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Roswell RISD names Gottlieb as new superintendent faced with post pandemic challenges
The Roswell Independent School District board chose Mike Gottlieb as permanent superintendent after an interim period. He succeeds Gedde, and the board aims to hire teachers, maintain buildings, fund resources, and balance the budget while navigating post pandemic learning gaps. Morales Dolan was elected board president, with Edwards as vice president the board also reorganized with Kirk dissenting on timing.
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Law appeal argues against energy commission power shift
Lawmakers face a dispute over the energy law and Public Regulation Commission authority as views diverge on rate impacts. Supporters promise year one savings after plant closure while opponents say the law erodes checks and creates abandonment costs for ratepayers. Tom Manning of Citizens for Fair Rates and the Environment questions ETA motives and transition goals. Public Service Co of New Mexico says it will exceed zero emissions mandates in twenty years.
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Woman Charged in Arson and Domestic Dispute Case
Court documents allege the defendant damaged property at a shop by arson and engaged in a separate domestic dispute with her husband. She poured oil on his vehicle, shattered a windshield, cut a garden hose, and chased him with a crowbar in a prior incident. The judge ordered pretrial detention with a jury trial set for February 16.
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Johnson
Jared Kallunki
District Attorney's Office
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Alex Ross
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New Mexico counties report rising COVID-19 cases and deaths
County tallies rise with Cases County leading at 25 and Dona Ana 16 while Santa Fe 12 and Bernalillo six fatalities statewide include a 30s woman and 80s man. Three more COVID deaths occur across McKinley San Juan and Taos counties with underlying conditions. Health officials urge contacts and provide a hotline for symptoms.
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