Two New COVID-19 Cases in Chaves County Rise Total
Chaves County reports two additional positive COVID-19 tests bringing weekly cases to four and the pandemic total to 34. The county has recorded two deaths, a woman in her 80s and a man in his 60s. The New Mexico Department of Health lists Casa Maria Health Care Center in Roswell among facilities with staff exposure.
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Roswell Cancels Fourth of July Extravaganza
Roswell cancels the Fourth of July Extravaganza at DeBremond Stadium amid state health uncertainty and six weeks before the holiday. Mayor Dennis Kintigh cites gathering limits and vendor coordination as reasons and notes a smaller local event could occur if conditions relax.
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Commissioners approve EDC housing fund
The Chaves County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve 25000 dollars for the Incentive for Housing Project a revolving gap financing fund to attract developers. Economic officials cite regional housing shortages driven by oil industry workers and ongoing efforts to attract modular home builders from Fort Worth Texas to supply affordable housing.
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RISD Board Okays 2020 21 Budget Amid Insurance Cost Talk
Roswell Independent School District approves its 2020 21 budget with a unanimous vote and anticipates changes after a June 18 Legislature special session. Officials warn insurance cost increases could reduce take home pay, while Budget Adjustment Requests will address post session changes. The plan includes a $3 million SEG funding rise and a projected $25 million post session cut.
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Man arrested in 2014 Roswell fatal shooting case
Matthew Sifuentes, 36, was arrested in Albuquerque on Wednesday and will be extradited to Roswell to face first degree murder and tampering with evidence charges in the May 1, 2014 death of Jessica Torrez. Roswell Police say the case remained open, leading to a warrant in recent weeks with U.S. Marshals help.
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Area officials weigh options against state closure orders
Chaves County officials are in a pause mode as state orders keep local businesses largely closed or restricted. County Manager Stanton Riggs says he has discussed Eddy County's proposed response with neighboring officials while cases stay low at 34.
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