County road closure debates emerge before hearings
Three residents including Richard Joy voiced opposition to county road vacation requests at a Chaves County Board meeting. Officials noted opposition to three of sixteen requests already, citing concerns about landlocking and past closures on Felix Canyon Road near Picacho Road and the Flying H community.
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New Mexico
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Chaves County
Robert Corn
Roswell music impresario Spotts inspires local scene
Josh Ragsdale recalls doubters when proposing touring acts for Roswell. He leverages Vanguard University roots and Floodgate Records experience, later becoming a Warner Music employee. Back in Roswell, he now operates two venues Pecos Flavors Winery & Bistro and The Liberty Social Club at North Virginia Avenue and West Main Street.
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Vanguard University
Southern California
Floodgate Records
Warner Music
Warner
Pecos Flavors Winery & Bistro
Liberty Social Club
North Virginia Avenue
West Main Street
Liberty Presents venue owner builds live music culture
Pecos Flavors winery and deli operates with tasting room and upscale dining. The Liberty venue, once a silent movie theater named The Liberty, evolved through auto parts and carriage house uses. Owner Ragsdale, Goddard High School 2002 graduate, and his family anchor the space.
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Ginsberg Music
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Goddard High School
Megan
Russell
Briggs
Downtown taproom planned at Stellar Coffee site
Renovations begin next week at 315 N Main St to open Milton's Off Main a craft beer taproom run with local investors and Milton's Brewing ties. Anne Baker, Stellar Coffee owner, says back of shop will close during construction for the new partnership offering non alcoholic drinks and craft beers with planned patio seating and entertainment. Stellar Coffee, opened 2014, hosts meetings and events downtown while Milton's Brewing started in Carlsbad in 2016.
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Milton’s Off Main
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