County approves new sales tax amid budget doubts
Four Chaves County commissioners voted to approve a one twelfth of one percent sales tax hike. The measure could take effect Jan 1 or be rescinded before year end if funds are not needed. Officials warn of uncertain revenues from PILT and hold harmless taxes while aiming to offset rising indigent care costs.
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Riggs
Commission
Robert Corn
Bud
T. Calder Ezzell
Will Cavin
Jeff Bilberry
James Duffey
Mechanic Repairs Roswell SWAT Vehicle at Fifth and Main
A Roswell Police Department SWAT Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle broke down at the corner of Main and Fifth streets around 3 p.m. Thursday. Detective Donald O’Connor of the APD said a mechanical issue in the air brake system caused the halt as a mechanic performed on-site repairs amid curious motorists.
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Fifth and
Main Street
Roswell
Department
SWAT
Main
Fifth Streets
Donald O’connor
APD
Roswell Daily Record
NM pension seeks to prevent looming shortfall
New Mexico public education pension funds face an $800 million higher need after lowering expected investment returns. The Educational Retirement Board oversees $12 billion, with $7.4 billion in unfunded liabilities. Officials warn of possible benefit cuts or higher contributions to secure future retirement payouts.
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Santa FE
N.M
New Mexico
Public Education
New Mexico Educational Retirement Board
Jan Goodwin
Fire shuts Highway 4 area as New Mexico blaze prompts evacuations
Hot dry conditions fuel a fast moving wildfire in the Jemez Mountains near Highway 4, prompting evacuations of up to 200 people. Gov. Susana Martinez activated the state emergency operations center as officials assessed structures at risk near the Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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New Mexico
Jemez Mountains
New Mexico Highway 4
Susana Martinez
Santa Fe National Forest
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Forest
Julie Ann Overton
Highway 4
RoswAliens & the Mothership: New Game Unveiled in Roswell
Matt Bromley of WildBird Games introduces RoswAliens & the Mothership at Stellar Coffee Company ahead of the UFO Festival. Four players race to reach the mothership and return technology to their New Mexico hometowns while avoiding alien abduction.
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WildBird Games
Matt Bromley
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