New Mexico Lawmakers End 30 Day Session With Compromises
Lawmakers wrap a short session with high profile compromises amid a declining population and high unemployment. They approve Real ID compliance while allowing undocumented immigrants to drive. Democrats and Republicans back a bail bond reform ballot initiative and approve a $6.2 billion budget reflecting sagging oil revenues.
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Roswell GOP push sails through House and Senate vote
House Bill 192 would extend local government use of incentives to land commercial airline service. The Senate approved the bill 30 to 1 with only Senate Democratic leader opposing. Supporters say it will boost tourism and local industry.
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Generations of Learning children host annual pet food drive
Generations of Learning students collected 915 pounds of pet food and other items for Rowell Humane Society between January 25 and February 5. The event teaches compassion and community service to youths. Pam Cibak, former teacher, helped start this year's drive with food a note and a motivating story.
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Courthouse Dome Repair Nears Finish in Chaves County
The historic Chaves County Courthouse rotunda reopens Monday after a two year closure. Bradbury Stamm in Albuquerque finishes interior dome repairs billed at 174,227 dollars with scaffold costs at 85,733 dollars. The "chicken coop" walkway will be removed once work ends and inspection continues for ongoing dome repairs and insurance.
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Bradbury Stamm
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Sonny Chancey
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