Roswell Democrats push city races as filing nears
Roswell Democrats rally for 2016 races as councilor Juan Oropesa announces another four year term and a Democratic challenger emerges to oppose U S Rep Steve Pearce. State party officials urge candidates in Chaves County to contest offices, while Republicans hold most positions. Oropesa highlights youth and pro growth aims and recalls Wool Bowl and splash pad efforts. See RACES Page A3.
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U.S
Steve Pearce
Stephanie DuBois
Chaves County
Democratic
Oropesa
Ward 1
Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen
Democratic Party
Joe Ponce
Michael A. Trujillo
Mireya Trujillo
Roswell Main Street coats lamps with 12000 lights
Roswell officials and volunteers decorated over 12 000 white Christmas lights on lamp posts along Main Street. The effort aims to brighten downtown and promote preservation. For details on Tom Blake's new position, see Page A3.
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Roswell
Tom Blake
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Gov Martinez comments on hotel noise dispute tapes
Dispatch tapes released show Governor Susana Martinez directing Santa Fe dispatchers not to send officers during a noise complaint at the Eldorado Hotel. The call, amid reports of bottles being tossed from a balcony, places the governor in a room with her sister and six others around 1 30 a m.
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New Mexico
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Eldorado Hotel & Spa
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Albuquerque
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New Mexico Schools See 10 Percent Drop in A or B Grades
The Public Education Department reports 297 schools earned A or B this year, down from 332 in 2014, while D or F grades rose to 333 from 323 as PARCC tests and new standards defined a baseline year. Education Secretary Hanna Skandera says the shift reflects tougher assessments and baseline establishment. Six of ten schools held steady or improved.
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New Mexico
Public Education Department
Hanna Skandera
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