New Mexico lawmaker faces criticism over anti immigrant remark
Stapleton, the first black woman in the New Mexico Legislature, faced backlash after an on record insult toward Espinoza referencing Mexicans. Critics say the term Mexican is charged and offensive, reflecting historic racial tensions in the region. Historian Emilio Zamora notes the term's pejorative history and context.
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New Mexico Mayors Seek Water Solutions as Drought Bites
Roswell Mayor Del Jury notes annual rainfall gaps while Capitan, Cloudcroft, Ruidoso Downs and Hobbs discuss water rights, aquifers, and forest thinning. Artesia eyes turning salt water to fresh via oil industry reuse, stressing cooperative watershed action and pending rainfall.
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Iraq Ends U S Combat Role and Exits Iraq
The ceremony marked the end of the American combat mission in Iraq as about 4,000 U.S. troops remained across two bases. Gen. Lloyd Austin said Iraqis face a fragile, challenging period but can pursue peace and democracy with prudent leadership. Iraqis hailed removal of occupiers while others warned the war was too long.
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Regional unemployment report shows Utah low and Las Vegas high
The study highlights Utah and New Mexico with the lowest unemployment rates while Las Vegas tops at 13.6 percent. Ogden Provo Albuquerque and Phoenix show recovery signals. Boise modest growth and Phoenix Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Tucson lag. Prices stagnant or down. Las Vegas Tucson continue declines. Foreclosures high in Nevada as officials push education and tech to boost jobs.
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County redraw plan keeps District 4 in southwest Roswell
Commissioners approved redistricting plans aimed at compact districts and honoring the region’s tradition in District 4 led by Richard Taylor. Public comments from Frank Sanchez and Harold Hobson highlighted Hispanic voting strength concerns. The board also authorized taxable IRBs for the Anderson Wind Project with a tax in lieu arrangement and a contingency plan for Lake Arthur School District.
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Senate debate on New Mexico budget and tourism
Sen Medo criticizes the administration for avoiding the truth about state finances. He cites New Mexico funding for tourism at 2 million and Denver's 19 million, arguing most money goes to Albuquerque and Santa Fe museums while Roswell’s UFO Museum thrives. Jennings calls the regional economy a three legged stool of agriculture oil gas and government jobs, warning about Latino workers. A letter from Sen Bingaman stresses unemployment benefits for jobless.
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Lawmakers Debate Benefit Recipients Drug Testing
Tim Keithley spoke for Rep. Steve Pearce asking support for drug testing for benefit recipients. Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell of Roswell responded on unemployment and jobs. She urged water rights stay in Pecos Valley state, and described drought and fire threats to small farmers risking farm loss.
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