Democrats unveil six point New Mexico jobs plan
Democrats in the New Mexico Legislature proposed a six point jobs plan focusing on a minimum wage raise and 63 million dollars for infrastructure. They offered few specifics on job totals or program details while noting the plan aims to boost employment as the state faces a 6.6 percent jobless rate and lower severance tax revenue.
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Clemente Sanchez
D-Grants
Senate
New Mexico
Alaska
Brian Egolf
D-Santa Fe
Egolf
Democrats tout economic package at Santa Fe news conference
State Sen. Clemente Sanchez of Grants leads a group of Democrats at a Thursday briefing in Santa Fe to discuss an economic package the party plans to push. The gathering included lawmakers from both houses as they outlined proposals and goals.
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Clemente Sanchez
D-Grants
House
Senate
Historic Fisk Building eyed for possible purchase by Mason couple
Amanda Mason and her husband Joe expressed interest in buying the Fisk Building at the southeast corner of Fourth and North Main streets to open a southern style ice cream and sweets shop. The plan aims to capture downtown foot traffic during events with homemade ice creams cobblers and pies.
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Fisk
Amanda Mason
Joe
Mason
Michigan
Fourth and
North Main Streets
Trail route to link Spring River Park and Bitter Lakes
New Mexico Department of Health aims to build a pedestrian and bike trail from Spring River Park to Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. The plan would run partly in Roswell and require crossings over private property, prompting caution from city leaders. Councilor Henderson urged minimizing landowner impact during discussions.
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New Mexico
Steve Henderson
General Services Committee
Jimmy Masters
New Mexico Department of Health
Masters
Parks and Recreation Commission
Roswell Aging Commission debates new member and budget
In its first meeting after elder lawyer Tom Dunlap, the Roswell Commission on Aging discussed plans for a day to remember him and addressed senior concerns. Issues include adding a member, JOY Center funding cuts, and a low-cost independent living option from a local community. Robert McCrea was chosen to replace Dunlap as vice-chair.
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JOY Center
Tom Dunlap
Roswell Commission On Aging
Commission
Chaves County
Robert McCrea
Hennighausen and Olsen Firm
Dunlap
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