NMMI Plans Tuition Stability Despite 2 Billion State Deficit
NMMI officials report a planned June special legislative session may alter higher education funding as New Mexico faces about 2 billion in deficits. The institute will keep 20 21 tuition and fees, relies on $8 million in reserves, and schedules in-person cadet intake with online options for travel-restricted students. Cost cuts include hiring and salary freezes, plus COVID 19 safety costs and capital project details pending. Senior Writer Lisa Dunlap provided the report.
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Roswell patio rule tweak amid COVID surge and park use
Roswell restaurant Chef Toddzilla’s la’s Gourmet Burgers welcomed patio access as the rule change arrives. Local COVID cases total 42 in Chaves County with 7,130 statewide. 325 statewide deaths and 211 hospitalizations reported.
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New Mexicans see fundraising gaps among senate hopefuls
In the latest pre primary reports Republican hopefuls Herrell Ronchetti Clarkson and Martinez lag Torres Small in total fundraising while Lujan dominates surpassed 5.3 million overall. Ronchetti led pre primary spending with 334 987 and owned a war chest of 430 306. Torres Small has raised 3.7 million and 3.1 million cash on hand remains. Jones started with 250 cash on hand in April. Lujan’s six week period raised 525 086 and spent 269 210.
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Spaceport near Las Cruces eyed as first commercial flight hub
Space launch at Holloman and White Sands signals dawn of the nation’s first commercial spaceflight operation near Las Cruces. Local STEM leaders and Scouts express hope and watch with precautions, while calling it a milestone in the new era of civilian space travel.
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