Drought Keeps New Mexico Water Shortage Deepening
New Mexico suffers a third year of drought as a dry winter and record low reservoirs strain Rio Grande and Pecos River supplies. Southern farmers rely on shrinking groundwater and well withdrawals as officials warn only a 30 to 40 day irrigation season remains.
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Graduates Hear GED Keynote on Character and Opportunity
Speakers urged graduates to see the GED as a foundation and a key to future success. Brad McGrath, a GED holder and health department official, cited education as a building block and emphasized personal drive to open doors to opportunity.
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Roswell considers budget tweaks and convention center financing plan
The Roswell City Council approved mid year budget adjustments and a three year loan repayment. A preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year was approved with no personnel or capital outlay changes, finalizing in July. The council also set two public hearings for vacant land sale at 419 E Brasher Road and for adopting the Convention Center Financing Act. City aims to empower center expansion following House Bill 73 enabling room fees for small communities.
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New Mexico Health Exchange Eyes Fast Computer Vendor
The exchange seeks a contractor to build an online marketplace for uninsured individuals and small businesses. State law exempts it from standard procurement rules to speed bids and vendor selection, aiming to enroll New Mexicans in October and go live by January.
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Obama promotes jobs focus amid Austin visit and manufacturing push
President Obama tours Manor New Technology High School and Applied Serials Inc. in Austin to relaunch a jobs and middle class agenda. He touts Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and U.S. manufacturing growth while facing congressional opposition and stagnant wages.
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