Agriculture: Our economic lifeline in Roswell region
Roswell and Chaves County rely on farming as a major economic base with diverse crops and livestock. Water rights concerns threaten the local economy as dairies and wool trade adapt to global competition, synthetic fibers, and price pressures. Roswell Wool LLC handles up to four million pounds of wool annually, with a nationwide trading network and five yearly sales.
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Sertoma honors Landez with Service to Mankind Award
Dusty Huckabee praised Steve Landez as Delma Garcia accepted the Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award on behalf of the late donor. Garcia expressed gratitude, saying he is watching from above. The honor was given posthumously after Landez’s open heart surgery death last year.
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Former Roswell chamber board member attacks remodeling
Lea Ann Hoogestraat says the Roswell Chamber of Commerce remodeling cost 150000 to please the Chaves County Economic Development Foundation and its president Travis Kirkland. She accuses the chamber of providing services to the foundation and claims CEO Shawn Hughes canceled the Secret Shopper program under merchant pressure.
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Lawmakers fear Medicaid cuts spark budget fight in Santa Fe
In Santa Fe lawmakers race to fix a Medicaid budget as Gov. Johnson may veto HB2. Rep. Foley warns of $370 million annual growth and looming federal funding cuts. Mohorovic proposal to trim 45 million faces slim support, while Senate Democrats condemn the veto as harming hospitals and care providers.
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