New Mexico Hints at Coronavirus Readiness in Roswell
Health officials in Roswell reassure the public that New Mexico is preparing for COVID-19 while a local doctor questions whether actions are sufficient. State epidemiologist Dr. Michael Landen and Deputy Secretary Eric Chenier spoke at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. About 80 residents attended as Landen noted 10 tests in the state, all negative, with ongoing monitoring and twice daily temperatures for a 14 day period. The state is preparing for community spread and coordinating with travelers from high risk areas China South Korea Italy and Iran and conducting calls with providers and educators to adjust response procedures.
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Michael Landen
Eric Chenier
Eastern New Mexico University
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Roswell SWAT Narcotics Sweep Nets 16 Arrests
A Roswell police narcotics operation with SWAT and Criminal Investigations Division personnel conducted Feb 26 in five city areas, resulting in 16 arrests, 111 traffic stops, 15 consent searches, 70 citations, and seizures including 61.1 grams marijuana 180.6 grams THC wax 0.2 grams heroin 39 pills plus one firearm and a seized vehicle. The sweep was the fourth in a series aimed at lowering the citys high crime rate and drug activity.
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Kim Northcutt
Northcutt
Blake's Lotaburger to Open Roswell Location This Summer
New Mexico burger chain Blake's Lotaburger will open a Roswell restaurant with drive through at 3017 N Main St this summer. Hiring for 35 to 40 staff will start by late April with a general manager position as part of the staff. Brycon of Albuquerque will handle construction for the new site following years of land ownership.
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North Main Street
New Mexico Governor Signs Bills Expanding Protections and Welfare
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a suite of bills aimed at workplace protections for pregnant women, expanded child welfare credits, increased support for kinship guardians and foster youths, and incentives for local economic development. The measures extend pregnancy discrimination protections to smaller firms and provide employer accommodations. The governor reviews a $7.6 billion general fund budget with decisions due by March 11.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Gail Chasey
Albuquerque
Liz Stefanics
New Mexico Human Rights Commission
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