Officials sworn in for four year terms in Chaves County
Several Chaves County officials were sworn into four year terms Wednesday. Fifth Judicial District Judge Ken Riggs administered oaths to Assessor Mark Willard and County commissioners James Duffey and Will Cavin in the morning. In the afternoon Sheriff Britt Snyder and 37 deputies plus two animal control officers and a civil processor were sworn in. Snyder, a 25 year veteran, defeated Pat Barncastle by 12 votes in the June Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election. He named Shane Baker as chief deputy.
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City eyes lease renewal as Building and Lands meets
The Building and Lands Committee deferred action on farm lease renewals to study further. Dean Sons, a local farmer leasing city land, seeks a five year renewal instead of ten and would donate a $125,000 irrigation system he installed. Council member Henderson praised Sons for upkeep of the land. City Manager Polasek noted discussion about land near Leprino Foods.
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New Mexico Gas Price Drops Ahead of New Year Travel
AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch reports regular unleaded at 2.12 per gallon statewide, nine cents lower than last week and ninety five cents below last year. Las Cruces leads at 2.05 while Albuquerque posts 1.96. New Mexico averages 15 cents below the national average.
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Martinez begins second term as New Mexico governor
Gov Susana Martinez is sworn in for a second term in a private mansion ceremony as a divided legislature faces a 60 day session. The GOP led House may back education reforms while the Democratic Senate could block bills, with Martinez aiming to show bipartisanship and build national stature.
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