McConnell Signals $1 Trillion Virus Aid Drive
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell outlined Republican priorities as talks over a new COVID-19 relief package begin. He emphasized liability protections, direct payments for low earners, and continued focus on school reopenings and health care amid rising cases.
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Shooting at Roswell store leaves man dead police say
Police say Crabtree was shot after confronting two men outside a Roswell store. He received CPR from an officer and later died at a hospital. A 16 year old and two 21 year olds were detained. charges are being prepared for presentation to the 5th Judicial District Attorney as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Roswell considers Thompson Consulting service contract
The City Council weighs a $4 000 per month through April service agreement with Thompson Consulting LLC of Albuquerque to enhance ties with state officials and lawmakers. The draft plan pursues advocacy, guidance for city staff, and better legislative access as councilors seek clarity on communication flow and overall value.
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State loan program expands to 400 million for small firms
The new loan program reserves up to 400 million from the severance tax permanent fund for small businesses including nonprofits and private entities such as tribal casinos hotels schools and restaurants. Recipients will be disclosed under the Inspection of Public Records Act. Initial three year repayment with possible three year extension. The bill also freezes unemployment insurance rate increases while trust funds dwindle. The fund may borrow from the federal government without interest when balances run low.
Apartment groups vary on COVID rules across cities
Apartment managers face a patchwork of guidance for COVID 19 with no universal state standards Alan LaSeck of the Apartment Association of New Mexico notes Albuquerque and other cities have issued local rules while the state lacks uniform mandates NAA and IREM offer webinars and resources to help managers handle immediate diagnosis notification quarantine and privacy concerns and CDC and state health links guide industry practices Senior Writer Lisa Dunlap notes HUD directs questions to local health departments and the CDC and highlights the need for tailored protections in multifamily housing.
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