Chavez found guilty on racketeering conspiracy and drug charges
A Chaves County jury convicted Robert Chavez on racketeering conspiracy and trafficking counts tied to methamphetamine activity from 2007 to 2012 in Otero County. The verdict cites 4 and 7.5 pounds seized, valued at 300000 and 500000, with 19 vehicles purchased in Alamogordo by the AZ Boys group.
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Roswell Hosts Fifth Annual Baby Boomer Expo
Thousands attended the Roswell Convention Center for the fifth annual Baby Boomer Conference and Business Expo. Organizers estimate 2000 to 3000 visitors enjoyed music, information, and fundraising activities led by coordinator Barbara Gomez for Frontier Medical Home Health Care.
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Adam Carrasco
Nathan Padilla
Red Shield
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Elevated radiation detected from WIPP leak near Carlsbad
Southeastern New Mexico reports slightly elevated airborne radiation from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. DOE confirms leak from February 14 incident and ongoing monitoring shows no health threat. a Carlsbad public meeting with state and federal officials is scheduled to inform residents.
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Jim Winchester
State Environment Department
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EDC funding restored by Chaves County Commission
Chaves County commissioners reinstated funding for the Chaves County Roswell Economic Development Corporation. Executive Director John Mulcahy plans travel and marketing to attract business and workers, with $175,000 allocated for 2013-14 after earlier cuts reduced it to $75,000.
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Roswell weighs e cigarette ban in public spaces
A city committee in Roswell recommended adding e-cigarettes to the municipal no smoking policy. Councilors will review the amendment March 13 after Henderson described air nuisance and asthma concerns from vaping.
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Barbara Patterson
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Juan Oropesa
Norris promotes NM independent filmmakers and post production
Dirk Norris leads the New Mexico Film Foundation to back independent filmmakers and post production artists in the state. Speaking at Roswell Film Fest and Cosmicon, he aims to offer seed grants and post production and screenwriting support as funding grows. The foundation, started last December after Norris headed the NM Film Office, travels the state seeking financial backing.
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