Owen Re-elected Mayor in Roswell City Vote
Roswell voters kept the current governing mix with Bill Owen winning re election as mayor in a landslide. Judy Stubbs retained Ward III by defeating R Myrline Chance as several wards produced close contests and two new faces joined the City Council.
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Judy Stubbs
R. Myrline Chance
Chance
Stubbs
Bill Owen
Chaves County
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Dexter voters pick McClain as new municipal judge
In Dexter the only contested race saw Charles McClain defeat incumbent Dan Thomas 52 to 46 to become municipal judge, while Reid begins his mayoral term and Harmon B Clemmons Jr. moves into a council post. Turnout reached 99 of 450 registered voters with costs around $1000.
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Dexter
Charles McClain
Dan Thomas
Dan
McClain
Reid
Harmon B. Clemmons Jr
Kay Roberts
Hagerman
Merchants worry over West Second Street project plans
As Armstrong Construction prepares to start work on West Second Street the Project Task Force met at City Hall to calm business fears over detours and potential losses. Officials pledged monthly schedules and open updates while warning that water shutoffs and possible water line hits could occur during the project.
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Armstrong Construction
West Second Street
City Hall
Armstrong
Pat Magill
Magill
Mark Boyd
Monterey
Second St
Southeastern New Mexico Weather Outlook
The Roswell Daily News reports on southeastern New Mexico weather conditions and forecasts for the region. Timely updates cover temperature trends, precipitation chances, and potential impacts on travel and daily activities.
Bills to meet Pecos River obligations signed into law
Gov. Johnson signed measures to create a water bank and a tax credit for oil and gas operators who deliver water as a byproduct. The laws authorize purchasing irrigated farmland and water rights in the lower Pecos basin and ease penalties for speeding in some zones while boosting fines in road construction areas. Critics warn the speeding provisions could endanger lives.
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Gary Johnson
Pecos River
Texas
Flint
State Traffic Safety Bureau
DWI Resource Center
Albuquerque
Highway and Transportation Department
Terry Schiavone
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