Water bill debate boils in Pecos Valley struggle over funding
Governor Johnson faces a pivotal decision on a proposed 30 million dollar water plan for New Mexico and Texas deliveries. Sen. Tim Jennings warns the governor could become unpopular if he vetoes. Talks pit CID and PVACD against a broader funding mix including bonds and reauthorization funds as negotiations aim for a livable regional agreement amid land purchases and water rights retirements.
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Gary Johnson
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Texas
Tim Jennings
D-Roswell
Heck
Tom Turney
Norman Gaume
Interstate Stream Commission
Jennings
Lion
Carlsbad Irrigation District
CID
Johnson signals veto of New Mexico budget
Gov. Gary Johnson said he will likely veto the Legislature approved 3.9 billion dollar budget and keep state operations funded using existing money without a new spending plan. He warned lawsuits to test his unilateral funding authority and ruled out a special session unless Democrats accept his spending and Medicaid stance. The July 1 start date looms as Finance and Administration continues allocations while the state treasurer handles bills.
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Santa FE
Gary Johnson
Ture
Johnson
Department of Finance and Administration
Complaint Filed Over Roswell Chamber Sex National Origin Discrimination
Former Roswell Chamber of Commerce executive director Sylvie Nelson filed a discrimination complaint with the New Mexico Human Rights Division after a Dec 14 dismissal. Her attorney says the charge includes sex national origin and retaliation factors. The division handles preliminary complaints before court action.
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Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Sylvie Nelson
Chamber
Nelson
Department of Labor
New Mexico
Whitney Warner
Needing & Moody
Albuquerque
Warner
Roswell Public Library Reopens After 15 Months of Remodeling
After 15 months of remodeling while remaining open to the public the Roswell Public Library held a gala grand reopening. RPL director Betty Long praised the milestone as attendees noted the 13 000 extra square feet and the community pride sparked by the bond approved a decade ago. Mayor Bill Owen recalled his Carnegie library days and encouraged the children to make lasting memories in the new building.
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Roswell
Darlene Logan
RPL Board of Trustees
Bill Owen
Carnegie Library
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roswell Public Library
Courts Decorate Courtroom For Valentine Weddings
Magistrate Court staff transformed room two into a wedding chapel with an arch chandeliers flowers and balloons for Valentine’s Day ceremonies. Judge Eugene De Los Santos praised the idea noting many couples choose the day for marriage. Ten couples wed with no appointment needed bringing licenses and exchanging vows.
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Magistrate Courts
Eugene de Los Santos
de Los Santos
Magistrate Court
Bert Jimenez
Jovanna Sosa
Gene de Los Santos
Mark Corbin
Diane Allen
Wichita
Kaw
Susie Snyder
Roswell
Deb Tormenter
Erie
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