Roswell Lawmakers Clash Over House Rules And Education
Roswell politicians criticize House Speaker Ben Lujan for partiality and rule bending during the session. Rep. Dennis Kintigh denounces perceived bias while arguing for a Senate bill on social promotion. Other lawmakers tout limited progress and blame governance disputes for a less productive session.
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Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
Ben Lujan
House
Senate
Kintigh
House of Representatives
County weighs gross receipts tax for detention center project
Chaves County considers a .0625 percent gross receipts tax to finance the design construction and renovation of the Adult Detention Center and its grounds including equipment software hardware and furnishings A potential alternative tax option and property tax increase were discussed County officials noted obsolete jail systems and safety concerns Commission members debated public input and a liquor license transfer for Pecos Valley Bar and Grill at 4709 W Second St a nightclub project approved after ETZ zoning permits A rodeo queen and elections chief were recognized before the meeting.
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Chaves County
Commission
Stan Riggs
Smiley Wooton
Kim Chesser
Pecos Valley Bar and Grill
W. Second St
Dexter
Roswell-Chaves County
West Second Street
State of
New Mexico
New Chaves County
Richard Garcia
ETZ Commission
Stephanie de Los Santos Amaro
Bureau of Elections
New Mexico State University
Bond change refused in Montana murder case as trial nears
Judge Shamas denied Montoya's request to switch bond from cash only to cash surety while setting an August trial date. The case ties to a prior witness, Jeri Coleman, who testified in 2008 and later challenged his own conviction. Pre trial dates are August 2 and 16 with the trial set for August 21.
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Bell
Ralph D. Shamas
Montoya
Griffin
J.palmer
Rdrnews
Pilley Seeks Hagerman Town Council Seat
Pilley plans to reseal streets and replace waterlines on the west side of town. He says his aim is making the town a better place for the people to live. A retired plumbing contractor, he previously owned a local firm and is a member of the Hagerman Lions Club and Hagerman Cemetery Association.
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Pilley
Town
Hagerman Lions Club
Hagerman Cemetery Association
NASA
Glenn
Charles Lindbergh
Alan Shepard
Gus Grissom
Roswell Red Cross Relaunches Services to Help Community
The Roswell Red Cross reopens under new office management led by Gale Landrum as it expands training and volunteers. The group serves Chaves County and nearby counties while seeking volunteers to provide life saving aid, lodging, clothing, meals and comfort items after disasters.
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Gale Landrum
Red Cross
Roswell
ARC
Landrum
John Glenn remembered as space pioneer and mentor
The article honors John Glenn former astronaut and senator reflecting on his 1962 orbital flight aboard Friendship 7 and his later life as the oldest space flyer at 77. It notes his Ohio roots his OSU legacy and his praise for fellow Mercury Seven astronauts including Armstrong and Carpenter.
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NASA
School of Public Affairs
Columbus
Ohio
Glenn
Annie
Moon
Armstrong
Mercury
Ohio State University
Scott Carpenter
Earth
America
Soviet Union
Sputnik
Yuri
Carpenter
Godspeed
John Glenn
Shepard
Grissom
Wally Schirra
Gordon Cooper
Deke Slayton
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