Governor vetoes air authority legislation in Roswell
Governor Susa na Martinez vetoed the bill creating an independent regional air authority to manage Roswell airport and surrounding land. She cited concerns over transferring broad powers including eminent domain and the risk of inadequate public accountability and overly broad tax exemptions. The move follows support from local leaders and a task force that backed the authorization, with the House passing the bill Feb. 14.
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Municipal Election Candidates Reflect on Results
Seven of the 2018 municipal race candidates shared thoughts with the Daily Record after results were posted. Mayor candidates Dennis Kintigh and Sergio Gonzalez spoke of careful plans for a second term and finishing ongoing projects, while Gonzalez praised rivals Mackey and Jury for strong showings and open future runs. Council hopefuls Alfredo Dominguez Caleb Grant Judy Stubbs George Peterson and Angela Lee also commented as results were announced.
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Governor Oris spending boost in New Mexico budget
Governor Susana Martinez signed a 6.3 billion budget boosting funding for law enforcement and education while backing a bipartisan public safety package she called flawed. Teacher salaries rise by 63 million statewide. city prosecutors and State Police receive higher funding, but she criticized limited business incentives. A court case challenges the Education Department over constitutional obligations. Martinez vetoed wasteful spending on a bronze bust and a robotic dinosaur exhibit. Infrastructure
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Artesia Police announce DWI checkpoints and patrols
Artesia police chief says DWI checks will run this month with saturation patrols and that arrests have occurred as early as 9 am. Monthly notices inform residents of patrols to comply with court rulings and deter impaired driving through voluntary restraint and enforcement.
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