Lawmakers push HB 16 to shield businesses from COVID lawsuits
New Mexico state Rep. Phelps Anderson and fellow Republicans introduced House Bill 16 during a special session to grant immunity from tort claims related to the pandemic. The measure would cover businesses, hospitals, churches, and civic groups that follow legal guidelines, though passage is unlikely without the governor’s support.
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Chaves County
Phelps Anderson
R-Roswell
Anderson
David Gallegos
Eunice
Jack Chatfield
Mosquero
Rachel Black
Alamogordo
Randall
Crowder
Clovis
Daniel Marzec
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New Mexico legislators weigh limits on emergency powers
A draft bill would require the governor to bring the Legislature into any emergency power extension beyond 30 days. It would detail reasons, duration, action plans, and funding requests, and trigger a session if lawmakers are not in session. Similar SB 19 awaits committee action.
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Roswell City and County Meetings Schedule Summary
A consolidated notice lists multiple Roswell area public meetings from Monday to Thursday including the Roswell Museum Board of Trustees remote session at 3 p.m. and city committees at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. with online and phone participation options and access details. ENMU Board of Regents meet remotely via email or phone participation.
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Roswell American Legion Post 61 Holds First Flag Ceremony Since Reopening
Honor to James Moore Rev Laird Cross of First United Methodist Church and auxiliary officers Jean Lee Lyze Lee noted. Ceremony followed annual flag ritual after Flag Day on June 14 with speakers Commander Lee and post traditions.
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Neighborhood allying against trail plan cuts alley access
Hesse and neighbors fear a Cielo Grande trail extension will block their back alley, raise crime risk, and reduce property values by about thirty thousand dollars due to loss of motor home access. City committee debate includes pavement rehab on North Main Street and six engineering firms for services.
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Roswell
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Smith Engineering
JSH Engineering LLC
Enprotec, Hibbs and Todd
Abilene
Texas
City
Risd
June Ogle
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