Roswell adopts LOGAT ordinances ahead of September vote
Roswell City Council unanimously approves two ordinances paving the way for a Local Option Gross Receipts Tax in September. Mayor pro tem Del Jurney says voters will understand benefits after town hall meetings at the Roswell Adult Center. The Hispano Chamber facilitates outreach to explain mechanics and accountability.
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Festival at Cahoon Park Draws Families for 17th Year
The 17th Annual Festival in the Park occurred Saturday at Cahoon Park in Roswell. City Parks and Recreation sponsored booths, food vendors, and a stage with children’s games. Expected crowds didn’t arrive as morning attendance lagged, though bands Shine and The Unforgiven played after noon.
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Lincoln National Forest Reopens Under Fire Restrictions
Recent rains allow reopening of Lincoln National Forest and nearby Fort Stanton BLM site, but high fire danger remains. Charcoal grills and open flames are banned. gas grills and stoves permitted. Violations carry a $100 fine or court appearance. patrols active day and night across lands under Roswell BLM.
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Johnson backs John Sanchez in New Mexico race
Gov. Gary Johnson endorsed GOP gubernatorial nominee John Sanchez signaling party unity after the June 4 primary. Sanchez won with 58 percent while Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley finished with 15 percent. Johnson pressed Sanchez on taxes education Medicaid and collective bargaining before backing his bid. Sanchez pledges school choice vouchers a failing-school scholarship pilot and restoring public employee collective bargaining while seeking broad tax cuts. Bradley has not endorsed and may meet Sanchez again.
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