Roswell Faces Debate Over Chavez Center Naming
Roswell officials clash over naming the Yucca Recreation Center after Cesar Chavez. Council members Velasquez Oropesa and Best clash on the issue with a 2-2 committee vote and a Leap Day council meeting set to decide.
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Dines Withdraws Ethics Bill Blocking New Mexico Reform
Rep. Jim Dines pulls his ethics commission constitutional amendment from the Senate amid concerns it would be too weak. The move follows lobbying by Common Cause New Mexico and follows failed ethics bills as lawmakers debate transparency and investigations.
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Senate tackles teen prosecution amendments in defense bill
The spokewoman for defense attorneys counters such prosecutions of teens, while Sen Beffort threatens a filibuster to prohibit prosecutions for careless teen actions. Finance Committee approves the amendment 9 1 as Balderas voice opposes changes. The bill moves to the full Senate with near-session end. Milan Simonich reports.
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