Bridge on East 10th Street needs replacement in Alamogordo
City officials say the East 10th Street Washington Avenue bridge is damaged beyond safe use and must be fully replaced. A six inch gap was found during a maintenance project funded by a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant. Detours reroute traffic via Washington Avenue Oregon Avenue Ninth Street and 14th Street while replacement is arranged. Authorities have not yet estimated cost or timeline.
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East 10Th Street
Washington Avenue
Luke Haines
Cern
Haines
Oregon Avenue
Ninth Street
14Th Street
New Mexico Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
Funding pause hits Roswell aid and homeless programs
Community leaders warn federal funding pause will delay pay for emergency manager Karen Sanders and police cruiser replacements. HagermanForward founder Dan Jennings says $20K for lease units, utilities, and care management cannot be reimbursed, threatening rents for hundreds of participants, seniors, veterans, and families. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez says 23 states join lawsuits challenging the memo, with a permanent ruling expected after the pause ends.
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Karen Sanders
Chaves County
Roswell
Congress
Dan Jennings
HagermanForward
Jennings
IRS Free File and Direct File Offer Fast, Safe Tax Returns
The Treasury reports electronic filing reduces errors and speeds refunds. Free File options include IRS Free File Guided Tax Software for under 84000, Free File Fillable Forms, and Direct File in 25 states. VITA and TCE offer free help for low income, seniors, and non English speakers. MilTax serves military. Most refunds arrive in under 21 days, with PATH delaying some EITC refunds until mid February. A new IRS online banner warns about scams and provides tools to verify communications.
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Direct File
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Haaland rumored to seek New Mexico governor race
Haaland, current Interior ally and 2020 and 2018 NM congresswoman, reportedly plans a 2026 bid for governor. With Sen. Heinrich opting out, experts say she could secure the Democratic nomination, while Republicans warn of continued policy stances on oil and climate and the challenges of a statewide campaign.
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New Mexico
Democratic Party of
U.S. Senate
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Research & Polling Inc
Heinrich
Interior
Sandcroff
Sanderoff
Amy Barela
Republican Party of
Chaves County
Cation
Berry
Rio Rancho
Gregg Hull
John Sanchez
Biden
Power the Future
Larry Behrens
Interior Department
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Dions.com
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Roswell High School
Noah Lynn
Jeff Lynn and
Julie Lynn
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
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First Presbyterian Church
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