City Council approves sales tax to fund recreation center
The City Council voted to raise sales taxes to fund a $20 million recreation center and aquatic facility at Cielo Grande, despite appeals to reopen Cahoon Park Pool. A 6-4 vote delayed a decision on indoor pool lane count as about 70 people watched. Councilor Art Sandoval urged moving forward while some called for cost and revenue details before committing.
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Lawmakers seek bills to shore up lottery scholarships
Ana Ochoa a Santa Fe Community College freshman business and accounting major is among thousands relying on the Lottery Scholarship Fund. Demand has outpaced funding, reducing tuition coverage from 100 to 90 percent. Lawmakers propose six bills as the state ponders extending a $19 million alcohol tax supplement slated to end by July.
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Santa Fe Community College
New Mexico
Controversial landfill seeks renewed permit near Roswell
Gandy Marley Inc seeks renewal of its 2002 permit for a 35 acre hazardous waste site about 43 miles southeast of Roswell on private ranch land. Opponents cite environmental and public process concerns while the company says the facility will accept non nuclear waste and comply with strict waste criteria. Public comment ended Jan 20 and a hearing decision remains pending.
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Pearce seeks White House help for New Mexico refinery
U S Rep Steve Pearce urged President Trump to consider a refinery in New Mexico as the state faces a budget deficit and high unemployment. He pitched using New Mexico crude and latest technology, claiming potential $60 000 a year jobs while noting no location or investor details. The plan aligns with broader efforts to revive manufacturing and pipeline projects while state officials cut spending to close a deficit.
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