New Mexico Governor Vows Veto Over Budget Standoff
Gov. Gary Johnson says he will veto the $3.9 billion budget plan and predicts the Legislature will override. He calls the proposal unacceptable leaving agencies nearly 30 million short and urges broader budget flexibility before approving spending. The extraordinary session opens Friday as lawmakers seek a resolution.
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Foley and Raskin clash in tight District 57 race
In the District 57 State House contest Republican Adam Raskin and incumbent Dan Foley trade barbs two weeks before election day. Foley accuses Raskin of lying over sign permissions while Rafkin attacks Foley as a hypocrite and questions donor ties.
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Two Roswell Men Arrested in Marijuana Bust
Moises Coronado and Joe Gonzales were arrested May 20 by the Chaves County Metro Narcotic Task Force with the Otero County Enforcement Unit on drug charges. Investigators seized 100 pounds of marijuana and $17,789 at 702 W Hobbs and six more pounds plus packing and weighing items at Gonzales residence. Coronado 26 and Gonzales 30 face conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana over 100 pounds and possession with intent to distribute. bonds set at $10,000 each.
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Goodwin Pursues New Mexico State Treasurer Post
Jan Goodwin, director of the state Board of Finance with two decades in financial planning, positions her bid for state treasurer as a job focused on prudent investment of four billion dollars. She advocates financial literacy programs and emphasizes understanding the consequences of financial decisions for New Mexico residents.
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Roswell Record Lottery Brief
Southeastern New Mexico’s largest newspaper notes lottery results for Roswell. The Roswell Daily Record section highlights draws and payouts, with emphasis on local games and residents winning prizes.
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Computers Donated to East Grand Plains Elementary by Police
New Mexico State Police Captain Larry Rogers helps unload five refurbished Digital IBM compatible computers given to East Grand Plains Elementary School by the State Police and Treasury Department. Pat Russ, a police mechanic, looks on. The school plans to use the machines for ESL classes at the start of the next school year.
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