Lawmakers Move Swiftly On Solvency Bills
New Mexico lawmakers began a solvency push to balance the $6 billion general fund and erase a $70 million deficit through transfers and targeted cuts. Senate passage heads to the House as leaders vow swift action amid repeated shortfalls and recessionary revenue.
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House of Representatives
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House
Paul Bandy
Aztec
Appropriations and Finance Committee
Luis Sanchez Saturno
Patricia A. Lundstrom
Gallup
House Appropriations and Finance Committee
Capitol
NM sheriff Ackerman dies in crash heading to Santa Fe
Lea County Sheriff Steve Ackerman died from crash injuries with no passengers. State Police handle investigation. He was elected in 2014 and had served about 15 years in the office. A procession will move from Albuquerque to Hobbs with citizens asked to line East Pine Lodge Road.
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New Mexico
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Lea County
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Chaves County
Roswell candidates outline school budgets and core focus
Eight Republican candidates for Roswell Independent School District seats spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Chaves County Federation of Republican Women. They urged emphasis on teachers' jobs and core subjects while addressing budget shortfalls. Democrat Arturo Ibarra was not invited. District 1 includes Mona Kirk Timothy Aguilar and Jennifer Stanford.
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Peggy Brewer
Risd Board of Education
Chaves County Federation of Republican Women
Timothy Aguilar
Chaves County
Roswell Independent
Elks Lodge
Montana Avenue
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Lic
Arturo Ibarra
Kennard
Ruben Sanchez
Ibarra
Mona Kirk
Roswell
Jennifer Stanford
Citizens warned of arrest warrant scam
Since January, about 15 people have been scammed out of 600 to 1500 by callers claiming to be with the Chaves County Sheriff Office County Assessor Office or County Clerk Office. They warn of an arrest warrant and demand payment via prepaid card readouts. Authorities caution no amount over the phone will cancel a warrant.
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Chaves County
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