Roswell Convention Center Bill Seeks Local Option Tax
Perry plans a late Tuesday trip to Santa Fe to push a bill allowing Roswell to add a $2.50 nightly tax on top of the 5 percent ledger tax to fund a convention center expansion. Critics fear a tax increase though supporters say it would give communities a choice and level the playing field with larger cities. Local officials back the measure as a face lift for draws to the Roswell facility.
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New Mexico budget battle centers on film subsidy cuts
Governor Martinez pushes to reduce the 25 percent film production tax credit to 15 percent to spare education and health care from deeper cuts. Lawmakers debate the budget with Education and Medicaid in focus as the subsidy becomes a flash point for compromise.
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Fry Looks to Hire New City Manager Assistant
Fry outlined plans to advertise for an additional assistant city manager to support the city manager and oversee departmental supervision across the city. He noted retirements have left him stretched thin and suggested a single hire may be pursued to fill the role.
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Cadet Rozell Dies in Accident at New Mexico Military Institute
Coast Guard cadet bosun's mate third class Rozell died after drifting into the median near a westbound road and was hit by an oncoming tractor trailer. Cadet Austin Cowan, 19, was injured and hospitalized in El Paso with expected full recovery. Rozell had been on furlough en route to Arizona. memorials and counseling were arranged by NMMI officials.
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Pearce Considers Senate Bid Amid Debt Talks
Pearce weighs a possible Senate run as he and fellow lawmakers focus on debt ceiling and budget hurdles. He acknowledged uncertainty about entering another race and noted the high-name ID challenge in New Mexico. He urged patience and thanked Bingaman for his service.
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CAP Rises in New Mexico disaster pact with Air Force
Roswell becomes the third New Mexico county to sign a state Air Force disaster help agreement joining Lincoln and San Miguel counties. Officials say the plan speeds up response by cutting red tape and that it may involve no direct costs if the Air Force funds a mission. 16 NMCAP aircraft are deployed statewide including SWR-082 Roswell Composite with one Cessna 182 amid rising spring fire risk after heavy snow.
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New Mexico
Libyan crisis deepens as Gaddafi vows crackdown end
The Libyan Council held an emergency meeting condemning the crackdown and urging an immediate end to violence while addressing legitimate demands. Human Rights Watch tallies nearly 300 dead in two days as Tripoli witnesses pro Gaddafi militiamen firing on sight from streets and homes. Abdel Fattah Younis defects to join the revolt as Gaddafi delivers a volatile TV appearance from a bombed Tripoli residence.
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