Senate Republican leader flags bipartisan deal and fuel tax plan
New Mexico Senate GOP leader Sen. Stuart Ingle says a bipartisan agreement may avert a looming travel crisis and cites a possible constitutional amendment to levy a 5 cent gasoline and diesel tax for highway repairs. He spoke at the Chaves County Republican Women luncheon ahead of the 30 day session set to begin January 19 in Santa Fe and discussed REAL ID concerns for non citizens with driver licenses.
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State Senator Ingle Says Finances Healthy But Roads Fund Lacking
State Senator Stuart Ingle tells local Republicans that New Mexico's finances are in good shape overall yet the state lacks sufficient funds for highway improvements.
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Students collect 6000 books for district literacy drive
Roswell Independent School District students from Del Norte Elementary and Goddard High surpassed their 5300 book goal by collecting 6000 books. They gathered them in front of local businesses and promoted the drive on radio. The event included themed days called book outs.
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Longtime Roswell educator honored at retirement luncheon
Jim Waldrip, a Roswell Independent School District veteran and former school board member, was honored at a luncheon. Waldrip served 13 years on the board, taught at multiple district schools, taught at Eastern New Mexico University, and directed Roswell planetarium. He helped keep University High School open, praising dual credit programs that let students earn college credit while in high school.
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End of Year Budget Deal Garners Bipartisan Support
The White House and lawmakers from both parties backed a large government spending and tax package totaling over a trillion dollars in year end funding and hundreds of billions in tax cuts. It would fund agencies through Sept 30 and avert a shutdown, with final passage aimed before holidays and Obama expected to sign despite administration objections.
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