Roswell RPD staffing crisis described as gravest city issue
Mayor Dennis Kintigh warned the Roswell Police Department faces a staffing crisis with 19 of 94 sworn positions vacant. Police Chief Phil Smith reported 10 candidates in hiring, 19 left since January 2016, and cited recruitment efforts including videos Why I wear the badge and a Facebook campaign as the city plans monthly staffing updates.
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Locals honor King with unity events in Roswell
About 250 people gathered outside the Chaves County Courthouse on North Main Street for Martin Luther King Day observances. Organizers Church on the Move invited city leaders including Mayor Dennis Kintigh and Police Chief Phil Smith to speak as attendees wore Eracism shirts and shared a free lunch on the courthouse lawn.
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Trump meets with King III amid transition tensions
In New York days before taking office, Donald Trump met with Martin Luther King III as he faced backlash over remarks about John Lewis. The meeting followed accusations of plagiarism within his incoming team and ongoing disputes with civil rights leaders. King called the exchange constructive and urged voting reform while stressing participation.
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Budget crisis drives New Mexico legislative session kickoff
New Mexico lawmakers begin a 60 day session facing budget shortfalls and a weak economy. Democrats control the House and Senate after November elections while Republicans lost the majority. Proposals include extending agency cuts, a gas tax, online sales tax, restoring food taxes, and an increase to a statewide minimum wage.
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