First woman firefighter graduates from Roswell academy
Kayla Lewis, 26, becomes the Roswell Fire Department's first female firefighter after completing the 40 Recruit Class at the convention center on January 26. Her EMT background with Superior Ambulance and American Medical Response shortened her academy training. The department traces its roots to 135 years ago with early gear and volunteers.
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Kayla Lewis
Roswell
Fire Department Academy
Superior Ambulance Service
American Medical Response
Fire Service
Lewis
New Mexico House okays seven day firearms waiting period
The New Mexico House advanced HB 129 to require a seven calendar day background check wait before firearm purchase. The bill passed 37 to 33 with eight Democrats joining Republicans. Violations carry up to a year in prison. immediate family transfers are exempt. The Senate now takes up the measure.
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New Mexico
House of Representatives
House
New Mexico Senate
Art Dela Cruz
Albuquerque
Caring Hearts Mardi Gras Meal Draws Roswell Disabled Adults
Hungry attendees at Caring Hearts Mardi Gras at Waymaker Church in Roswell line up for a potluck meal. The event gathers disabled adults and guardians, with organizers noting monthly gatherings and partnerships with Absolutely You, Tobosa Development Center, and Mi Via.
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Caring Hearts
Waymaker Church
S. Sunset Ave
Roswell
Mary Salazar
Salazar
Absolutely You
Tobosa Development Center
Mi Via
New Mexico
Gonzales Hope Center
Pretrial detention bill tabled in Senate Committee
A New Mexico Senate panel tabled SB 122 by a 6 to 5 vote, blocking a measure to tighten pretrial detention for suspects charged with violent crimes. Senator Martin Hickey joined four Republican members in tabling the bill, drawing dismay from Susan Grisham and prompting further public debate.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
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Martin Hickey
Buquerque
Greg Nibert
Roswell
Steve McCuthcheon
Carlsbad
Susan Grisham
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