Proposed NM Bill Targets Coyote Killing Contests
Environmental groups plan to press New Mexico lawmakers to ban coyote killing contests. The effort cites Las Cruces dumpings of 40 coyote carcasses with date blocks and argues the practice harms ecosystems and coyotes' ecological role.
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Las Cruces
New Mexico
Southwest Environmental Center
Kevin Bixby
Albuquerque
Bixby
Parks seeks state grant to extend Runway Trail network
Parks Director Ruben Sanchez praised city grounds upkeep and announced a Recreational Trails Program grant application for 2016 17 seeking 452 832 from the state to complete Runway Trail linking Cielo Grande Park to Spring River Trail. Construction planned for 2017 with approval needed by Jan 15 and Finance Committee review first.
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State Department of Transportation
Cielo Grande Park
Spring River
Jerry Janow
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County funds set for Roswell chambers with performance terms
Chaves County approves 2014 15 budget totaling 43 354 116 allocating 80 000 to the EDC 40 000 to the Roswell Chamber and 5 000 to the Hispano Chamber. The Hispano Chamber declines county funds while the city provides 23 186. New performance benchmarks require agencies to meet goals to receive remaining funding.
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Riggs
EDC
Coun
Greg Nibert
Villegas
Hispano Chamber
Hispanic Chamber
Roswell
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Chaves County
Jeff Tucker
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Right to Work Bill Sparks Debate in New Mexico Legislature
Lawmakers debated a right-to-work bill as Republicans argue it protects workers from forced union membership while Democrats criticized it. Supporters cite national polls showing broad backing. Gov. Martinez has historically supported the measure. The 60 day session begins January 20 with committee chair hopes for sponsor Ezzell and co-sponsors Roach and Nunez.
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Roch
Gallup
Rasmussen Reports
United States
New Mexico
Nunez
Roswell
New Mexico Senate
New Mexico House of Representatives
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State Senate
Lican
Ezzell
Martinez
Mike Lonergan
Lonergan
Roach
Ingle
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Zoning Committee Deliberates Family Definition and Setbacks
The Planning and Zoning Committee discussed redefining family to include two or more related persons or up to five unrelated residents sharing a home. They considered setbacks for two story structures and a possible height based re setback rule. A workshop with the full council on city land northeast of College Boulevard was proposed to shape development standards.
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Copeland
Savino Sanchez
Sanchez
Marlin Johnson
Perry
Johnson
Steve Polasek
Louis Najar
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Polasek
Najar
Randal Seyler
Open Enrollment Notice for Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
The Ro swell public charter Sidney Gutierrez Middle School announces open enrollment January 5-20, 2015 for the 2015-2016 year. It may enroll 22 sixth graders and fill vacancies in grades 7 and 8. Applications are available at the school or www.sgms.us, or by calling 575 347 9703.
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Sidney Gutierrez
Roswell
Sgms.us
Gail Harris Street
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