Roswell teacher pleads no contest in embezzlement case
Michelle Fuentes a Roswell middle school teacher pleaded no contest to embezzling 326907.80 from JJM Farms in Dexter. She faces up to nine years and 10000 dollars in fines if found guilty on the original charge. Sentencing set for March 27 as investigation notes show funds diverted between 2011 and 2015.
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Women strike to show their economic clout
Women across the United States stayed home from work or joined rallies to highlight their economic role as International Women's Day events unfolded. The Day Without a Woman protest followed large marches after President Trump’s inauguration, but turnout this year was smaller, with crowds often in the hundreds.
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Roswell City Council agenda signals votes on city manager and bonds
Roswell City Council will consider Mayor Dennis Kintigh's interim city manager nominee Louis Najar at 6 p.m. at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Other items include raising municipal court fines, issuing a 7.4 million revenue bond to remodel the convention center, a settlement with the utility workers union, and the mayor's recommendation for interim leadership.
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Veto Ends New Mexico Hemp Research Bill at Session Start
Gov. Susana Martinez vetoed a proposed hemp research program to pave the way for an industrial hemp industry in New Mexico. Lawmakers and sponsors warned the veto could end the push, as Senate Bill 6 stands as the last chance, mirroring the vetoed measure. The debate cited hemps water efficiency and economic potential for farmers and entrepreneurs.
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State Department of Agriculture
Antonio “Moe” Maestas
Albuquerque
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Bill Gomez
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