New Mexico lawmakers approve tax package despite questions
The Legislature passed a slimmed down tax package HB 14 and SB 383 with an emergency clause. It expands the earned income tax credit, adds a foster guardian credit, broadens gross receipts tax for health care, and raises liquor excise taxes. Gov Grisham has until April 11 to sign or veto.
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Migrants Arrested in New Mexico Operation
The Roswell Albuquerque and Las Cruces operation detained 48 migrants during the week ending March 8. Twenty had criminal records and 21 faced final removal orders. The ACLU of New Mexico filed a complaint with DHS to protect detainees and hold contractors accountable, while DHS did not respond to emails. The piece notes ongoing Trump administration detentions and deportations of undocumented residents.
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Albuquerque
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Bosque
Mark Duncan
Kirtland
Chris Nordstrom
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Christine Chandler
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Ments
Roswell
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ACLU
New Mexico
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Daily Record
New Mexico approves 656000 funding for home rehab
The state board announced 656000 for eligible New Mexico residents to obtain no interest loans for renovation to HUD standards. Local R-2-R director Jeneva Martinez says funds align with 100 percent Chaves Initiative and MFA. The program may rehab up to 20 homes using a 500000 MFA grant and aims to reuse boarded houses for affordable rentals.
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New Mexico
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Hagerman Forward
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Roswell-Chaves County
Hagermanforward.com
Measles Cases Reported Despite MMR Vaccination
NMDOH and DSHS report new measles cases in the region as health officials reiterate that two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97 percent effective in preventing measles. NMDOH Helpline available at 1 833 796 8773 for information.
Rube Goldberg Challenge Opens at Roswell Library
The Roswell Public Library kicks off a three day Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge from 10 a.m. today until Friday 4 p.m. Participants work in teams at hands on stations with dominos catapults pulleys coding with Arduinos and a Sphere using provided materials from Miniatures and Curious Collections Museum. The event has no cost and no age limit.
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Roswell Public Library
Katelynn Turner
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