County considers right to work ordinance in Roswell area
Chaves County commissioners hold a Monday hearing on a proposed law dubbed Promotion of Economic Development and Regulation of Certain Involuntary Payments Required of Employees. Opponents led by Patrick Lopez of Local 51 say it intrudes on policy, while supporters from business groups argue it could boost bid competitiveness. The measure targets private sector union dues and does not apply to public employees, with penalties including fines and jail time.
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State boosts Lottery Scholarships for 2018 19 year
New Mexico Higher Education Department announces a $4 million increase in Lottery Scholarship funding for fall 2018 and spring 2019. ENMU campuses and NM Military Institute junior college students will see higher awards with $2294 per semester at research universities and up to $1560 at comprehensive universities, with others like ENMU Roswell and NMMI up to $581.
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Peachtree Village Retirement Chief Calls Job Tough
Mary Beth Lawrence, executive director at Peachtree Village Retirement Community, says the leadership post is the toughest she has held in six years. She previously worked in medical records at the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center where state paperwork felt mundane.
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Peachtree director assigns 24 7 care including overnight calls
A Peachtree director says staff treat residents like family with round the clock availability. A staff member can be reached at 2 a.m. for issues including dementia related care concerns. Lawrence notes the risk of residents forgetting to shut taps leading to potential flooding. See SPOTLIGHT, Page A2
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