Rezoning Debate Ends With Open Meetings Contention
The council revisited a zoning change from Commercial 2 to Industrial or outdoor storage after a July closed session. City Attorney Zarr criticized the process as invalid under the Open Meetings Act and urged a new vote. Vote split with Storey and Gwartney for the change and Armstrong, Childress, Gross, Carrillo against.
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Louis Jaramillo
Bill Shepard
Roswell High looks to fall sports and grades boost
Roswell High prepares for RHS fall sports including volleyball soccer and cross country starting this week with football Friday hosting the Ruidoso Warriors. Principal Bolanos highlights a stronger district grade of B while praising Goddard High’s A and stressing freshman retention the need to keep students through graduation to build capable community citizens.
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Debate Rises Over Military Gear for Local Police
San Juan County Sheriff Ken Christensen defends a Defense Department program that loans excess gear to police citing cost, while critics argue it militarizes communities. Albuquerque and state officials note audits praised record keeping though questions remain on funding and use in standoffs. Local chiefs say armored vehicles have saved lives in crises, as one five hour standoff ended with gunfire from the suspect.
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Albuquerque Journal
Los Lunas
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Gila River Diversion Debate Looms in New Mexico
The Gila River diversion project faces a September to October decision window with up to 128 million dollars in federal funds possible if a diversion system is built. Critics warn costs may outpace subsidies and raise regional water bills while supporters cite drought relief and added supply for southwestern New Mexico communities. Local officials report wells going dry and urge more water for farms and residents.
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Luna County
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