Roswell Pauses Tourism Ads Amid Lodger Tax Dip
Roswell city suspends portions of tourism advertising after a dip in lodgers tax before the COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Grisham imposes 50 percent hotel occupancy, restaurant takeout rules, and mall closures through April 10. Local mall and restaurant impacts noted as orders take effect.
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Treasury proposal to send $500 billion to Americans
The Treasury seeks a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy with two $250 billion direct payments to individuals starting April 6 and mid May, income and family size based. The package also includes $50 billion for airlines, $150 billion for loan guarantees, and $300 billion for small businesses, with many loans unlikely to be repaid.
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Church burglary case heads to district court
A Roswell man charged in a church burglary waives preliminary hearing and will be bound over to New Mexico’s 5th Judicial District Court. Tyler Lee Tucker, 21, faces two burglary counts, three counts of breaking and entering, plus charges of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, criminal damage, and larceny. He was arrested March 9 after being seen driving a green John Deere ride-on mower south on North Montana Avenue.
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New Mexico
5Th Judicial District Court
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RISD Cancels Park Meals for Spring Break
The Roswell Independent School District will not provide Grab and Go free student meals in city parks during the extended spring break due to recent park closures. RISD Food Services and Student Nutrition announced the change on Wednesday.
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Free COVID-19 testing at Wool Bowl in Roswell
The public can get a free drive through COVID-19 test today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wool Bowl on North Grand Avenue between East 19th Street and East College Boulevard. The screening is coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Health Southeast Region with help from the city of Roswell and others. Only symptomatic individuals will be tested. common symptoms include dry cough fever and difficulty breathing.
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County halts nonessential functions over COVID 19
Chaves County suspends zoning and subdivision applications through April and May and cancels related meetings to limit public contact. Planning Director Louis Jaramillo cites CDC and NMDOH guidance. Staff will handle emergencies, health precautions posted, and online access expanded. courthouse open for court business with small meetings.
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