Courthouse contract hits snag in Roswell meeting
Chaves County commissioners deadlocked over a $15 million courthouse renovation agreement with Design Collaborative Southwest Architects Inc. Quality Control Engineering alleged bid mishandling and conflicts of interest, urging an independent review. Two commissioners supported approval. two opposed. one absent.
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Shooting spree charges against Madrid dropped in four-injured case
Madrid 25 turned himself in Aug 16 and had charges dismissed pending further investigation. Thompson 19 remains jailed on multiple counts after a chase where a passenger fled. Police report says shots were fired Aug 12 from a gray Mazda near 403 E Van Buren St.
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Roswell Man Charged in Car Shop Shooting
Justin Thompson, 19, charged with aggravated battery and shooting at or from a motor vehicle in the Aug. 5 incident at 1606 S. Main St. Otero was wounded in the leg. Thompson faces prior charges in a separate shooting case and is held without bond at Chaves County Detention Center.
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Luncheon collates lobbying material for ACI use in January
Officials and leaders from ENMU, Roswell Independent School District, Chaves County Development Foundation, RCC, RHCC and Roswell legislators attended sessions. Armstrong, Manny Rodriguez, Ron Miller, Shawn Hughes, Gordon Patterly, Melissa Urb, Ray Baca and others gathered to discuss lobbying strategies. State Sens Jennings and Adair and Rep Wilson joined, with Dr. Judy present.
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ENMU
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Roswell Independent School District
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Chaves County Development Foundation
Shawn Hughes
RCC
Gordon Patterly
Melissa Urb
RHCC
Ray Baca
Foley
Tim Jennings
D-Roswell
Rod Adair
R-Roswell
Avon Wilson
Roswell Bench Controversy Leads to Partial Relocation
City council weighs preserving or removing several sight benches in downtown Roswell after transit damage and design disputes. One bench near Arby’s will move one block north, two leased benches stay for six months, and two others may be removed if replacements are found.
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Roswell
Richard Lovato
Arby’s
North Main Street
McDonalds Restaurant
State Grapples With Water Funds Amid Lower Revenues
Johnson warned legislators last week a possible budget squeeze as state revenue falls short. The Pecos River Basin faces a water shortfall that could affect Elephant Butte storage and Rio Grande compact compliance. Legislature approved 30 million dollars to fight the drought, to be disbursed in three 10 million installments, contingent on reserve conditions. Turney may seek release via the Board of Finance or seek legal changes next year.
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Mail subscription rates and address info for Roswell Daily Record
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