New Mexico House Debates County Commission Reform and Pension Bills
In the New Mexico House, Adair backs a constitutional amendment to expand county commissions in larger counties with significant Indian populations. Rep. Kintigh discusses pension increases from 500 to 600 dollars and proposes limits on permanent fund withdrawals to protect long term finances. The House plans to vote on budget bill HB 2 for fiscal 2013.
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Court redistricting appeal tests New Mexico standards
The Supreme Court weighs whether to overturn a district court ordered redistricting plan after months of disagreement between the Legislature and Gov. Susana Martinez. Democrats and minority voters urge change while the governor’s lawyer urges adherence to the court approved districts as a precedent setting decision.
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Court weighed over redistricting plan in New Mexico
Justices questioned Judge James Hall's map as they considered population shifts and the 70 seat House. The plan adds seats in fast growing urban areas while consolidating distant districts, drawing Democratic and Republican gains and affecting incumbents in Albuquerque Roswell and Ohkay Owingeh.
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City festival costs debated as council weighs Lodger's Tax use
City officials reviewed 2011 festival finances totaling 134761.61 with notes on success and tourism impact. Councilors questioned merchandise spending, urged separate funding for promotional items, and pressed for a detailed check register while seeking a more self sustaining budget.
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Seminar outlines medical cannabis use and housing conflicts
The article explains allowed cultivation limits 16 plants with four mature flowering for medical cannabis and notes patients may consume via tea oil or baked goods. It covers program eligibility, common conditions, risk to liver and kidneys, and federal housing conflicts with HUD rules. It cites Roswell seminar attendance and local patient numbers.
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Chris Herbert
Eastern Regional Housing Authority
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