Roswell USPS Consolidation Prompts Local Job and Service Concerns
Rodriguez warns the Roswell USPS center will face job losses with 35 clerks and seven maintenance staff. drivers may shift to Lubbock. Hass notes labor agreements will guide transitions and new positions, while dates for the move remain unsettled with May July or September options. Local mail service continues from current facilities until an official date is set.
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Pell Grant increase eyed to aid college enrollment
College rounding table discusses President Obama’s proposal to raise the Pell Grant cap from 5550 to 5635 dollars. Students debate use of funds toward faculty hiring and in class instruction versus online courses, noting cost disparities between smaller colleges and larger universities.
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University of New Mexico
Bingaman backs dual enrollment for New Mexico high schools
Bingaman heard student concerns at ENMUR and urged expansion of dual enrollment. He supported programs aiding high school to college transition and proposed making Roswell High students and others eligible to take ENMU Roswell courses.
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Gasoline Prices Set to Rise Toward Record High
Analysts warn gasoline could reach 4.25 dollars a gallon by Memorial Day as prices average 3.58 now, threatening consumer spending and the economy. The issue also fuels political critique of Obama's energy policies and the CanadaCanada pipeline rejection.
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Debating gas prices energy plan propels GOP contenders
In Mesa and Miami the GOP candidates promise lower fuel costs with aggressive domestic drilling. Newt Gingrich unveils Drill Here Drill Now while Rick Santorum cites $5 a gallon fears and Mitt Romney warns of Iran. Obama defends rising oil production and SPR use as lawmakers urge reserve tapping.
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Contested Sunland Park Campaign Race Heats Up
Investigators raid Sunland Park City Hall seeking surveillance video amid extortion threats tied to mayoral race. Candidate Hernandez accuses rival Salinas. DA confirms no confirmed extortion link and warrants sealed. City election practices under review after absentee voting complaints.
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Las Cruces
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Salinas
New Mexico
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Resendiz
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Dias Cruces
Hairdresser criticizes governor over gay marriage stance
Darden, a 46 year old hairdresser, released a voice message to Governor Martinez's assistant denouncing her opposition to gay marriage and saying he would tell gay people to stop receiving services. He notes a prior request to schedule a haircut and cites a legislator's "Mexican" remark as also offensive.
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