This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Roswell Voters Reject Tax Increase Aimed at Economic Development
A March 6 2012 election saw under 4000 Roswell residents vote on a plan to raise local gross receipts tax for development. The writer argues seniors opposed the measure despite long term economic harm and cites hospital and business declines. The piece criticizes city leaders and the Economic Development Foundation for limiting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
del Jurney
Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary's Hospital
Roswell Regional Hospital
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Economic Development Foundation