Roswell Faces 1985 Revenue Cuts and Tax Ballot Plan
Roswell endured a tough 1985 with local firms declaring bankruptcy and rumors of failing offer firms. City revenue dropped, triggering hiring freezes and up to 25 percent budget cuts across offices and departments. Acting City Manager Ralph Fresquez urged cuts risking job losses for firefighters and police. A ballot proposal would raise two quarter percent gross receipts taxes for budget needs, with funds not available until July 4 if approved.
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Roswell
Ralph Fresquez
Moncor Bank Failures End With Bank Closings
In August and September Moncor holding companys banks collapsed. Moncor Bank of Hobbs and Moncor Bank of Roswell were declared insolvent and sold. Roswell unit became First National Bank of Chaves County under Rio Grande Bancshares. A third Moncor unit, First National Bank of Lincoln County, closed December 13 with Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan taking control earlier in August.
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Moncor Bank Holding Company
Moncor Bank of Hobbs
Moncor Bank of
Moncor Bank
First National Bank of
Lincoln County
Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan
Cable dispute ends with partial return of LA stations
Capital Cities Cable drops KTTV KCOP KTLA and KHJ angering Roswell residents since May. A DC copyright suit questioned a higher fee. tribunal ruled against. Three stations KTLA KTTV KHJ return January 1 with a $1.95 monthly fee rise. MTV addition defeated.
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Capital Cities Cable Co
Los Angeles
KTTV
KCOP
KTLA
KHJ
Turor
Roswell
Washington D.C
Music TV
MTV
Redistricting drives shifts in Roswell and Artesia governments
In 1985 Roswell and Artesia approve new dual member districts for city councils and school boards amid lawsuits alleging at large elections discriminated against minority voters. Eddy and Chaves counties also face redistricting as minority majorities shift toward one district per area.
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Roswell
Artesia
Roswell Independent
Eddy
Chaves
John Brown
Bullock-Shearman
Jaycee Park
Eudy
Lea
Brantley Dam
Diesel Contamination Hits Ruidoso Water Supply
Ruidoso residents woke on July 29 to diesel-like odors from taps after contamination at the Hollywood well. Crews flushed the system while investigators searched for the leak source. By August 12 pipes were cleared and a local contractor began cleaning the well site, tied to diesel fuel leaking from a nearby storage tank.
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Ruidoso
Hollywood
CCJC honors board members at Christmas dinner
Four Chaves County Joy Centers board members from Roswell and Dexter received Special Acknowledgement Awards for their service to the elderly. Tracy Armstrong Kintz and Lang were praised for leadership outreach and active programs while retiring chair Tracy was noted as a KBIM Radio news director. New directors Aiello Coykendall and Bogle were welcomed as additions to the board.
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Chaves County
Joy Centers Board of Directors
Aaron Armstrong
John Kintz
Frank Tracy
Roswell
Mack Lang
Dexter
Midway
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Olivia Reid
Chaves
Tracy
Kbim Radio
Armstrong
Reid
Kintz
Lang
Albuquerque
New Mexico
S. Grand Ave
Barbara Casey
D-Chaves
Tim Jennings
Dchaves
Roswell Center
Hagerman Center
Terry Aiello
Hugh ‘‘Bud’' Coykendal
Terry Bogle
Illness surge seen in Roswell ERs amid holiday season
Emergency rooms at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Health Center report more patients with gastrointestinal upset and sore throats but officials say influenza is not the cause. Doctors note a viral GI illness and a rise in strep throat cases with patients seeking treatment during cold weather and holidays.
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
St. Mary's Regional Health Center
Margaret Barela
Jane Smith
ENMMC
St. Mary's
Roswell
Annette Stoesser
Ms. Stoesser
Frederick French
French
Ms. Smith
St. Mary’s Emergency Room
Ms. Barela
Artesia Faces Redistricting Debate And 1985 Milestones
Artesia moves to a four dual member redistricting plan amid minority opposition while pursuing eight member single district options. The Human Services office in Artesia closes June 30 1985 and relocates to Carlsbad due to funding cuts.
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Jenkins
Artesia
Human Services Department of Income and Support
Carlsbad
Roswell Woman Decorated with Air Force Medal in Cheyenne
Kay S. Jones daughter of Elven N Parker and Sammy L Jones of Roswell New Mexico received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Francis E Warren Air Force Base for outstanding achievement as a legal services specialist with the 90th Combat Support Group. She is a 1976 Roswell High School graduate.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Kay S. Jones
Elven N. Parker
W. Matthews St
Sammy L. Jones
E. Tilden St
Roswell, N.M
Francis &. Warren Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Jones
90Th Combat Support Group
She
Roswell High School
Roswell Daily Record Offers Weekly News Tip Reward
The Roswell Daily Record announces a weekly tip prize of ten dollars for the best news tip. Call 622 7710 and ask for the news desk or mail tips to P O Box 1897 Roswell New Mexico 88201.
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Ant Story
Roswell Daily Record
The
Daily Record
News Desk
Roswell
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Moncor
Ruidoso Water
Ccjc Honors Board
Carole Larson
Olivia Reed
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Meals On Wheels
Pamela Livingston
Ems
Doe
Ranch
Mack Chase
Johnny Gray
Marbole Energy
Haliburton
Mexico
Danny
Irene Hackett
Ixtapa
Mexico City
Hocketts
Amax Corp
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