Quintana Fired by Chaves County Commission
The Chaves County Commission voted to remove county manager Hubert Quintana after a lengthy executive session. Harold Hobson led the effort with Chairman Jimmy Craig and Eloy Ortega supporting. Jerry Wood and Alice Eppers dissented. Craig pledged a search for a new county manager, with applications to be collected before any decision.
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Ponce Defends Medicaid Amid New Mexico Budget Debate
Rep. Pauline Ponce of Roswell, on the House Appropriations Committee, argues Medicaid must be funded without cuts, noting federal matching and the impact on rural medical access. She warns cutting $40 million would cost $160 million and hurt elderly, kids, and communities like Hagerman, Dexter, and Lake Arthur. She also pushes for kindergarten programs and notes limited capital outlay this year.
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Love of community fuels candidate in Ward V race
Steven Gonzales, 51, a Roswell native running for Ward V City Council, says his love for the community drives his bid against incumbent Richard Lovato. He vows to oversee city development funds and focus on health care and local needs as a concerned neighbor.
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