ENMU Roswell mill levy on ballot to fund operations
ENMU Roswell seeks voter approval for a mill levy to support salaries utilities and maintenance. President John Madden defends the measure clarifying it funds operating costs not a bond and notes budget progress on projects while acknowledging tax impact. Absentee ballots available through the Chaves County Clerk.
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Opponents challenge mill levy cost and impact
Hud son Boue argues the bond issue and millage will raise property taxes though officials deny a 200 percent increase. He says retiring the bond could cut taxes by about one third, but mills proposed would raise taxes from 1 to 3.
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Boue
Howver
County fears PILT funds loss to hit county budget
County commissioners warned Thursday that the county could lose more than 2 million dollars in PILT federal funding this year. Chairman James Duffey and Commissioner Greg Nibert will travel to Washington in April, while Commissioner Robert Corn heads there in March. The payments, about 2.8 million annually, offset property tax losses on lands managed by BLM NPS FWS and USFS as well as federal water projects.
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Greg Nibert
Washington
Robert Corn
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Forest Service
Congress passes spending bill cutting horse slaughter inspections
The omnibus spending bill passed by Congress defunds USDA horse slaughter inspections in the U S Valley Meat Company seeks to open amid federal action and potential NAFTA challenges. Attorney A Blair Dunn says claims will proceed against activists and the New Mexico attorney general. President Obama expected to sign. Udall touts bipartisan support and economic impact of installations and labs in New Mexico. Valley Meat owner Rick De Los Santos plans to hire up to 100 within a year after opening. the site processed beef there for 22 years.
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Roswell High artists aid Berrendo Middle with hope laden art display
Roswell High School students and community members gathered at the art room to create bulldog themed pieces for Berrendo Middle School. The display on a chain link fence near the bus lane aims to comfort students after a harrowing school shooting.
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