New Mexico Eyes Budget Cuts Amid Oil Slump Threaten Medicaid
As state revenues lag behind by about 10 percent in fiscal year 2016, New Mexico panels consider cuts to Medicaid provider reimbursements to save up to 33 million in state funds. Opponents warn of reduced federal matching funds and impact on UNM Hospital and other care access.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
John Arthur Smith
D-Deming
Legislative Finance Committee
Hope Springs Eternal
Smith
University of New Mexico Hospital
State Human Services Department
NMMI Celebrates 125th Anniversary in Roswell New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute begins a year long quasquicentennial from July 2016 to July 2017 with speeches performances and a 125th fundraising campaign for scholarships and cadet activities. Maj Gen Jerry Grizzlie designated the observance highlighting NMMI s impact on Roswell and the state. Homecoming is planned for October with ceremonial events and inspirational speakers.
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Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Jerry Grizzie
NMMI
New Mexico
City Prosecutor Sanchez Recommended for Renewal
The Public Safety Committee voted 4-0 to renew Paul V. Sanchez as Roswell municipal court prosecutor at 108000 annually. The renewal goes to the July 14 City Council consent agenda, with a 90 day interim agreement in place after the June 17 start of the three 0 year renewals.
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Public Safety Committee
Paul V. Sanchez
Roswell
Sanchez
William Zarr
Flag raising to honor nation at Wilshire Center July 4
The Wilshire Center replaces a 45-foot flagpole with a weatherproof 8 by 12 flag to fly year round. The ceremony features LED illumination, a Star-Spangled Banner performance by Tom Blake, and colors presented by Roswell, with donations from Glenn Whitecotton and J&G Electric funding the project and rope installation and a large discount.
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Wilshire Center
Glenn Whitecotton
J&g Electric
Private funds back $50,000 bird sanctuary construction
A privately funded project of about 50 thousand dollars will start at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center in Roswell. The plan includes a bird blind at 401 N Sycamore Ave with a curved wall 24 to 28 feet long and 8 feet deep, featuring multiple observation portals at varying heights.
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