Pearce pushes right to work as NM legislative focus
Rep. Steve Pearce, the sole NM Republican in Congress, urges 2015 state session action on a right to work law. He cites Tesla’s battery plant decision and says NM must compete with neighboring states. House Speaker Don Tripp, Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell, and other Republicans back protections for workers from union membership or dues as a condition of employment.
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Senators Promote Health With Suits and Sneakers Day
State Senator Cliff Pirtle of Roswell and New Mexico Military Institute cadets joined the Senate for Coaches Versus Cancer and Suits and Sneakers Day to raise cancer awareness. Pirtle co sponsored Senate Memorial 15 honoring cancer patients survivors and families. The event highlighted Knowles Legislative Scholarships awarded to six NMMI cadets as thanks to the Legislature.
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City splits Yucca funding with Boys and Girls Club
City officials propose reallocating $500,000 in state funds originally set for the Yucca Recreation Center between Yucca and the Roswell Boys & Girls Club. The plan calls for $250,000 to Yucca and $150,000 plus $100,000 for a splash pad at the Boys & Girls Club, pending legislative approval.
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Carl's Jr opens in Roswell on Main Street
Carl's Jr starts lunch service at 737 N Main St Roswell amid long lines as Teo Regalado, a New Mexico franchisee with 17 years in the business, operates the new location under Hoppers Management Inc which runs six IHOP restaurants in the state. The Roswell store marks Regalado's Carl's Jr debut with future NM openings planned in Carlsbad.
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Arizona man pleads guilty to heroin trafficking charge
David Mendez Bojorquez, 59, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty in federal court to a heroin trafficking charge under a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney. He was arrested December 8, 2014, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Albuquerque after agents found a package containing over a gross kilogram of heroin in his suitcase. He was indicted December 16, 2014, on possession with intent to distribute a mixture containing heroin and remains in federal custody pending sentencing.
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Cemetery board report given amid attendance gaps and by law changes
The Building and Lands Committee heard Parks Director Tim Williams update on the South Park Cemetery Advisory Board while no cemetery board members attended. Williams outlined by law changes reducing board membership to five, a Memorandum of Understanding with the veterans cemetery board, a study of pricing, and plans to improve operations and maintenance. Jim Bloodhart joined the cemetery board and a veteran’s board member may start attending meetings for representation.
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