Monsoons Return But New Mexico Remains Dry
Rains are returning to New Mexico but officials see only a brief window and no relief for drought. Drought Task Force notes statewide precipitation near 60 percent of average since October with basins ranging from 18 to 32 percent. Reservoirs at 20 year lows prompt concerns for wildlife, wetlands, migratory birds, agriculture, and interstate water obligations.
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New Mexico
Pecos
Gila River
Rio Grande
Albuquerque
Aztec
Las Cruces
Wayne Higgins
Climate Prediction Center
Maryland
Mexico
Higgins
Charlie Liles
National Weather Service
Larry Winter
Gary Johnson
Winter
IRS boosts aid for teachers with $250 deduction program
The IRS announces a $250 deduction for teachers who spend own funds on classroom supplies. Eligible public and private K 12 staff teaching 900 hours plus may claim with receipts kept. Everyday Tax Solutions adds local in person help with scheduling. Roswell contact 624 9442.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Charles O. Rossetti
Rossetti
Roswell
Group backs LOGRT drive with Save Roswell volunteers
The Committee to Pass the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax gains allies as Save Roswell joins to urge a yes vote on LOGRT. Voters will decide Sept 17 on raising the gross receipts tax from 6.5 to 6.625 percent for five years to fund economic development. Bruce Ritter leads the committee aiming to add 1,000 members. The 53-member group includes Robert O. Anderson, Bill Armstrong Jr, Judy Armstrong, John Bassett, Sharon Bell, and many others.
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Save Roswell
Bruce Ritter
Rudy Cordero
Robert O. Anderson
Bill Armstrong Jr
Judy Armstrong
John Bassett
Sharon
Bush faces push to tighten oil and gas pipeline safety
President Bush could back a tough new bill regulating oil and natural gas pipelines after the Carlsbad explosion that killed 12. Investigators cited aging lines and lack of internal inspection. House and Senate bills converge on safety standards as compromise looms.
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Carlsbad
N.M
Federal Office of Pipeline Safety
Agency
House
Senate
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