Roswell approves ROAR Loan program funding
Roswell City Council approved the ROAR Revolving Loan program by a 9-0 vote to start with 150000 in seed money from set aside funds. Administered by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corp it provides gap financing for businesses and nonprofits with goals including building renovations and ADA upgrades. Priority goes to existing local employers. See LOAN. Page A3
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New Mexico Governor urges caution amid partial reopenings
Governor Michelle Sujan Grish urged residents not to become complacent as limited reopenings begin and MVD offices plan select reopenings on June 1. She warned next days will reveal trends and emphasized timely safe decisions to avoid rising cases.
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Reward offered for turkey decapitation at Roswell sanctuary
Nita Sturges offers 500 for information after a wild turkey head was found on a walking trail at J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary and several duck eggs were broken. Roswell Parks & Recreation director Jim Burress notes possible animal involvement but suspects human vandalism. police and staff increase patrols. Leads can be reported to Sturges by phone.
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Roswell Council eyes closing quality of life venues
Roswell City Councilor Jeanine Best proposed hard decisions amid a 25 percent 2021 budget cut. The plan calls for temporarily closing venues such as the Roswell Museum and Art Center and charging fees at the Spring River Zoo and library to curb losses and reallocate funds.
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