Gasoline tax debate heats Roswell breakfast forum
Local lawmakers gathered Tuesday as the Association of Commerce and Industry and the Roswell Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast forum on gasoline prices and the 6 cent gas tax. Sen Tim Jennings defended keeping the tax to fund four lane highways while Bruce Ritter urged repeal and cited supply and demand concerns.
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Roswell base closing earns global attention
Roswell’s 1967 Walker Air Force Base shutdown is praised as a model of resilience by Jordi Marsal, a Spanish deputy, during his visit. He notes the city’s cooperation among the Chamber of Commerce, mayor’s office, and citizens as key to a successful rebound and sees lessons Spain may apply to its own base closures. Marsal toured local businesses and spoke through an interpreter.
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Texas Pick 3 Winning Numbers Drawn Tuesday
Austin AP reports the Texas Lottery Pick 3 results drawn Tuesday in order as 9 9 2. The numbers were announced by official lottery channels in the state capital.
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Michelle Lee to play Dottie West in CBS movie
Nashville AP report says Michelle Lee goes undercover as country star Dottie West in The Double Life of Dottie West to air Jan 22. West died after a 1991 car crash. Lee notes it still doesn’t resemble her.
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Roswell Council Considers Joining Pecos Valley Water Group
The Roswell City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at City Hall to discuss joining the Pecos Valley Water Users Organization. The item follows a recommendation from the new Water Advisory Board to align Roswell’s water interests with major lower Pecos River Valley users. The PVWUD includes Chaves, DeBaca and Eddy counties, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Irrigation District, Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District, Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District, Sureste RC&D and Region 6 NMACD.
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