Roswell Farmers Ride Through Federal Shutdown Calmly
Roswell area farmers report minimal disruption in week two of the federal shutdown as local operations rely on state market news and NMDA channels while NASS reports and USDA websites are paused. Cattle auctions proceed with strong participation and ongoing packing house activity despite hold on some federal programs.
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Smiley Wheaton
Chaves County
Roswell
New Mexico
NMDA
Clovis
Katie Goetz
Goetz
Cliff Pirtle
R-Dist
Immigration caravan rally in Roswell supports citizenship path
About 100 protesters gathered at Pioneer Park in Roswell on Sunday to back Rep. Steve Pearce and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants without leaving the US. The event was part of Somos en Pueblo Unido’s On the Road to Citizenship caravan, aiming toward the Lea County Republican Party HQ in Hobbs.
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Pioneer Park
Steve Pearce
Santa Fe
Roswell
Artesia Man Convicted in CSP Case Involving Minor
James Butler 49 of Artesia was found guilty on one count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor under 13 two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 and one count of intimidation. The acts occurred 2010 when the victim was 11 and 12. the trial followed family tensions and a 2012 disclosure by the victim.
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James Butler
Artesia
Butler
Roswell
Behavioral
Affordable Care Act enrollment changes and exemptions
The open enrollment lasts October 1 to March 31 with penalties via tax refunds if un enrolled. Native American members may enroll anytime through NMHIX and life events unlock mid year sign up. Many are exempt from the mandate and employer plans deemed affordable do not require subsidies. NMHIA services end Jan 1. individuals must buy plans through the exchange or private providers.
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NMHIX
New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance
NMHIA
Health law glitches draw praise and protest nationwide
WASHINGTON AP The glitch ridden rollout of the Affordable Care Act draws critics urging pause while others including insurers say fixes can come before coverage starts Jan 1. Delays persist on HealthCare.gov as the system expands servers and upgrades.
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Barack Obama
Healthcare.gov
Michael Leavitt
W. Bush
Leavitt
Th Is
Iekankes
Obama
Health and Human Services Department
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