New Mexico House Advances Oil Royalty Bill and Firefighter Fund
The New Mexico House Energy committee cleared House Bill 48 to raise the cap on royalty rates for state land oil and gas tracts, amid a party line vote 7 to 4. Democrats supported, Republicans including Jim Townsend and Jared Hembree opposed. bill moves to Appropriations and Finance. Senate companion SB 24 also noted.
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Roswell
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Judge denies pretrial detention in Cahoon Park double murder case
District Judge Dustin K. Hunter denied a request to detain 18 year old David Salas Silva before trial in the 2022 Cahoon Park murder of two teens. Salas-Silva’s bond set at 100000, ordered to live with his mother under house arrest with an ankle monitor, social media ban, school internet access, and firearms removal from the residence. Trial is scheduled for May 21.
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Disputes Persist Over Hermits Peak Claims Funds
Las Vegas coverage notes ongoing disputes between the Hermit Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office and fire victims over the $3.95 billion allocated for rebuilding. Critics question fund distributions while officials defend use speed and claim settlements, with details in a reader letter by Manny Crespin Jr. and related responses.
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