County intensifies spraying as floods boost mosquitoes
Chaves County and the city government step up infection control spraying after heavy rains. County Manager Stan Riggs urges residents to remove standing water while City Manager Larry Fry notes variable mosquito hotspots. West Nile Virus cases have appeared in New Mexico yearly since 2003, with 38 cases statewide in 2013 and five in Chaves County.
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Roswell Heat Sparks Weekend Hopes for Cooler Getaway
A writer recalls a brief escape to Cloudcroft and the Lincoln National Forest as Roswell endures 103 degree heat. Weekend trips included a stop at Sacramento Peak Solar Observatory in Sunspot, enjoying higher elevations before returning to the scorching town.
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New Mexico Faces EPA Carbon Rules and Higher Electricity Bills
New Mexico relies mainly on coal for electricity and natural gas for the rest. The EPA proposes cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by about one third over 15 years. States must craft plans to meet targeted reductions, with varied allowances.
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New Mexico Democrats seek win in wide open gubernatorial primary
Candidates in New Mexico make last minute appeals as voters head to a closed primary to pick a Democratic governor candidate among five contenders. Early voting shows 77,262 ballots cast with 47,308 Democrats and 29,954 Republicans, with turnout likely light on the GOP side. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. There is no final outcome yet.
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King Campaign Targets Older Voters In New Mexico Primary
Attorney General Gary King faces a well funded Republican Gov. Susana Martinez in the November general election with a field including Alan Webber Lawrence Rael Howie Morales and Linda Lopez. King greeted elderly New Mexicans at a breakfast in a southeastern Albuquerque community center. Dennis Martinez, 71, recalled playing with King in a band and praised the Kings as very nice.
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Roswell Parks Plan Special Meeting on Trail Improvements
The Roswell Parks and Recreation Committee and the Parks Commission will hold a special meeting next month to discuss ideas for upgrading bike trails. Resident Jane Batson and Chair Tabitha Denny cited a Community Transformation Grant presentation with low cost ideas.
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Postcard scam targets Roswell residents with fake gift offer
A Roswell reader warns of a postcard promising $100 in gift savings at Wal-Mart or Target. The card lacks a return address and the toll free number 1-844-633-9990 leads to a male voice. Walmart and Target deny knowledge of the offer.
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