Body found on rural property northeast of Roswell
The Chaves County Sheriff's Office investigates a murder scene after discovering a body on a remote dirt road near a mobile home in a hilly area northeast of Roswell. Deputies responded around 11 a.m. to the 6600 block of Old Clovis Highway and believe the body has been there for several days. George Reese reported the discovery to authorities after finding the body on his property while driving.
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Chaves County
Snyder
George Reese
Strange life and death of explorer Floyd Collins film
Kentucky cave explorer Floyd Collins faced a two week entrapment in 1925 after getting stuck 150 feet underground. His ordeal triggered a global media frenzy with newspapers and radio broadcasting updates and even daily congressional interest.
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Collins
U.S. Congress
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New Mexico leaders announce special session on 295 million public works package
Governor Susana Martinez and leaders announce an agreement on a 295 million capital outlay package and other legislation, prompting a near-term special session in Santa Fe. Lawmakers plan to meet for one or two days to approve road, park, senior center, and higher education funding with tax incentives and a medical expense deduction restoration.
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Susana Martinez
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Martinez
Candy Spence Ezzell
Ezzell
Roswell
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Chaves County GRT Increases Set for July
Chaves County and its municipalities will raise gross receipts tax GRT by 0.375 percent on July 1. The three ordinances add 0.125 percent each, totaling 0.375 percent with no expiration for the final increase. The county also cuts property tax by 1 mill.
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Chaves County
New Mexico
Guadalupe County
New Mexico Lags in Graduation Rates for Students with Disabilities
Education Week’s Diploma Count 2013 shows 42 percent of students with disabilities earning regular high school diplomas in New Mexico versus a 65 percent national average. The study, “Next Steps: Life After Special Education,” covers data 2005 to 2013 and notes ongoing hurdles as students with disabilities transition beyond school. Christopher Swanson of Education Week cites progress yet persistent challenges.
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New Mexico
U.S. Department of Education
Christopher Swanson
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