Martinez outlines heavy agenda for 2016 State of the State
Gov Susana Martinez unveiled a sweeping 2016 legislative agenda focusing on crime, stricter DWI penalties, education and economic development, and a Real ID driver's license bill. She framed the short session as a battle with Democrats over public safety, education, and jobs amid looming elections and oil-price concerns.
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Susana Martinez
Martinez
Senate
Michael Sanchez
Belen
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Jason Stilgebauer
United Way in Chaves County raises 471,570 toward 530,000 goal
The United Way of Chaves County announced at its annual meeting that it raised 471,570 in 2015, about 89 percent of the 530,000 goal. Funds will support 13 nonprofit agencies including Red Cross and Roswell Refuge. past year services aided 13,308 residents.
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Chaves County
United Way
Sherry Mumford
Red Cross
Roswell
Harvest Ministries
Midway
RISD elects two new board members sworn in
The RISD Board of Education filled vacancies by swearing in Nicole Austin for District 2 and Arturo Ibarra for District 5. Judge Steven Bell administered the oath Tuesday. both seats opened after the resignations of Jim Waldrip and Eloy Ortega Jr. at the December 8 meeting.
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Steven Bell
Nicole Austin
Jim Waldrip
Arturo Ibarra
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Eloy Ortega Jr
Waldrip
Ortega
Austin
Watoto Choir from Uganda Performs at Local Churches
The Watoto Children's Choir of 18 Ugandan orphans sings at Grace Community Church on West Mescalero Road and at First Baptist Church on North Pennsylvania Avenue. Children share testimonies about losing parents and being rescued by the Christian mission which has aided thousands over 20 years.
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Watoto
Uganda
Grace Community Church
West Mescalero Road
Christian Mission
First Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Ave
Water race decided by 4 votes in Pecos Valley PVACD
The Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District election on January 9 produced four votes, all for Bill Netherlin who ran unopposed. The PVACD board canvassed the results Tuesday morning, noting the unusually small turnout and the outcome.
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Pecos Valley
Suspect dog remains unclaimed in Roswell attacks
A large Rottweiler suspected of killing several small dogs on Roswell's northeast side remains at the city animal shelter after no one claimed it during the holiday weekend. Police say the dog was found in the yard where the first death occurred and was taken into custody.
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Broken Arrow Road
Wildermuth
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