New Mexico Senate OKs Minimum Wage Hike
The New Mexico Senate approved SB 386 to raise the statewide minimum wage from 7.50 to 9.00 dollars an hour over 13 months with a 24 to 6 vote. The bill also sets a training wage and increases for tipped workers, scheduling dates through October and April 2018.
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Lodgers tax fund in danger of running red in Roswell
The Roswell lodgers tax fund has about $6,100 left with four months remaining in the fiscal year and up to five events seeking $11,500 in funding. At a February 21 Occupancy Tax Board meeting, tensions surfaced between board members and elected officials over funding decisions while asserting fiscal responsibility.
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Artfaire Spring Show Highlights Regional Artisans
The Artfaire Art and Crafts Show brings regional artists to showcase home and garden pieces. Exhibits include metal sculptures woodwork fine arts jewelry and textiles with Sue Maness of Las Aranas Guild demonstrating sheep to shawl spinning.
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Trump signals openness to immigration reform creates skepticism
President Trump surprised lawmakers by suggesting openness to broad immigration reform in a private meeting with news anchors. He floated status for some undocumented residents and a path to citizenship for Dreamers, but vowed to target illegal entrants who threaten communities. Republicans and Democrats expressed mixed reactions about what any reform would entail.
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