Heinrich Decries Trump Ban As Nationwide Protests Rise
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich denounces President Trump's refugee ban as protests roil airports and the New Mexico Legislature. He warns the action risks an authoritarian nation while keeping open potential bipartisan cooperation. Lawmakers cite fear among students at New Mexico State University and recall historical refugee episodes.
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U.S. Senate
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Mexico State University
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State House of Representatives
St. Louis
United States
Adolf Hitler
Senate panel delays governor's transportation nominee
The Senate Rules Committee put Keith Mortensen's confirmation on hold amid questions about Lubricar Inc. contracts with state government. Lawmakers seek assurances on conflicts of interest as Mortensen serves on the Transportation Commission. The panel also backed SB 25 to publish a public list of funded projects after governor signings.
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Keith Mortensen
New Mexico
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Rules Committee
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Transportation
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Lubricar
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Albuquerque
Sander Rue
Roswell lawmakers push broadening local tax for infrastructure
New Mexico representatives propose HB 176 to expand allowable uses of municipal environmental services gross receipts tax to fund projects in Roswell including an $18 million aquatic facility and Cielo Grande Recreation Area improvements. The move aligns with a Roswell City Council vote on Feb 9 to consider multiple tax increases boosting the GRT rate from 7.5 to 7.75 percent for solid waste water and related facilities.
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Bob Wooley
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Kintigh
Environmental Services
Roswell Residents React To Local Women’s March
Roswell residents respond to two walkers linked to a Jan 21 protest tied to the global Women’s March. Greg Gibbs, Roswell native and Chicago restaurant owner, leads outreach via Roswell Women’s Marchers, a private Facebook group with about 100 members.
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