Tax questions linger as Roswell voters weigh third time
Roswell residents debated a referendum tax with critics warning repeated defeat and supporters noting local tax constraints. Council discussed overtime costs for police and fire, while Velasquez said the council is not raising taxes but offering community choice. A separate vote approved a liquor license transfer from an estate to Mike and Ann Paulowsky Brown.
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Jason Perry
Tres Amigas grid hub eyed for New Mexico site
The Tres Amigas project aims to link the eastern western and Texas grids with a hub on 22 square miles near Clovis. Mitsui invests 12 million while a European exchange shares expertise as New Mexico tax concerns threaten a state site. Legislation may offer tax abatements as lawmakers debate location ahead of a March decision.
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County board rejects rodeo permit amid traffic and noise concerns
The board denied a Special Use Permit for a rodeo near Anasazi Road citing potential noise and heavy traffic from up to 65 daily loads of waste. Opponents warned of hazardous materials and crime risk, urging study and alternative sites. Neighbors protested. Sheriff warned deputies may be needed.
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Marines Urination Video Strains Afghan Peace Efforts
Officials confirm four Marines depicted in a video are from the same battalion and discuss potential charges while U S policy makers warn the incident could jeopardize Afghan Taliban talks. Panetta and Dempsey condemn the acts as damaging to military credibility amid planned peace outreach and a future security partnership.
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Romney edges toward conservatives amid Bain attacks
Romney gains cautious conservative support as rivals Gingrich and Perry attack his Bain Capital tenure. Critics push blooding the party with sharp labels, but relief comes from Santorum Paul and others who avoid Romney Bain criticism. Chamber of Commerce and key GOP figures weigh in, easing some criticism. Gingrich signals restraint while defending his campaign and rebuking crony capitalism charges.
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