Traffic calming discussed by Roswell officials at public forum
Roswell is weighing traffic calming to curb speeding after a public forum. City Manager Joe Neeb described exploring methods in infrastructure and public safety to influence driver psychology during the session led by Public Safety chair Councilor Jeanine Corn Best.
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Public Safety Forum Addresses City Traffic Speeds
The Public Safety Committee and a forum on Monday drew attention to speeding in the city. City Engineer Louis Najar explained curbs are not painted yellow and there will not be a speed bump on roads over 30 mph or on Main Street. He clarified stop signs direct traffic, not reduce speed. The discussion noted arterial and neighborhood streets require different traffic solutions and stressed finding better methods to tackle speed.
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New Mexico Catalyst Fund to Back NMA Ventures
The New Mexico Catalyst Fund will invest up to 1.6 million in NMA Ventures to back early stage high tech startups. NMA Ventures, created in 2017 by John Chavez Dorian Rader and Sherman McCorkle, already holds 2.6 million, expanding total potential NM startup investment to 4.2 million. Sun Mountain Capital manages the Catalyst Fund, supported by public funds and state initiatives.
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Clovis man sought in Artesia battery and December burglary
Artesia police issued a May 8 warrant for Gonzalo Rodriguez 25 for aggravated burglary two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor larceny after DNA from a bloody tennis shoe tied him to the late December crime. Rodriguez described as 5'10" 160 pounds brown eyes with a heart tattoo on his upper right arm.
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House approves expansion of VA private care program
The House passed a $51 billion bill 347 to 70 to allow veterans to seek private care when VA services are delayed or inadequate. The plan, backed by The American Legion and VFW, funds outside referrals to prevent a potential Choice program shutdown, with implementation set for next year as VA expands networks.
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