Bird to Fire McCaffrey After Court Win in New Mexico
Chief Highway Engineer James Bird, backed by a Supreme Court ruling, moves to dismiss Fred McCaffrey from the public affairs office citing a war with Gov. Apodaca. McCaffrey faces charges of unclear attribution, defiance of orders, and sick leave abuse with a Jan. 18 response deadline.
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James Bird
Jerry Apodaca
Fred McCaffrey
Bird
McCaffrey
Associated Press
Highway Commission
James Dennison
Apodaca
New Mexico Supreme Court
Jean Rodriguez
Highway Department
Health and Social Services Department
Roswell Council Refuses Referendum on Drought Bonds Debate
Mayor Jerry N. Smith rejected a citizens petition for a referendum on City Ordinance No. 1018 that authorized 960000 in revenue bonds for drought relief. The council also approved water and sewer extension fee hikes, considered annexation, zoning changes, and several board appointments.
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Jerry N. Smith
Concerned Citizens Group of Roswell
CCGR
Toy
Dan Hogan
Roswell
Richard L. Reader
Concerned Citizens Group of
County OKs water co op plan to expand services area
County Commission approves a construction plan by Berrendo Cooperative Water Users Association Inc. to expand services with additional lines while keeping existing boundaries intact. A one meter per customer rule is required to align with subdivision limits and master city growth plans.
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Dan Hogan
County Commission
Berrendo Cooperative Water Users Association Inc
John Dennis Engineering Co
Socorro
Berrendo Cooperative Service
County Planning and Zoning Commission
Raynes T. West
Roswell Weather Closes In On Light Rain Then Warmer Days
A Roswell weather briefing notes light rain beginning at 9 05 a m with temperatures in the mid 20s expected to leave only a trace of moisture. Forecaster Bob Woodward says fairer weather will follow through Saturday. County officials urge study of a landfill site north of the city while County Treasurer Gail Harris pushes repeal of a $20 delinquent tax penalty citing an example where 41 cents owed led to $30 46 paid to the state.
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Roswell
Woodward
Gail Harris
Harris
Chaves
Roswell School Board debates levy and gym plan
Dr. Robert T. Smith tells Roswell Board that parents outvote retirees in the two mill levy fight, noting 9,300 district students and only 2,500 against. Superintendent Pomeroy outlines gym costs from simple shell to durable structures and says a two mill levy could fund a new facility in the future.
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Robert T. Smith
Roswell
Smith
Jane H
Baldock
Roswell High School
H. Fred Pomeroy
Pomeroy
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