Roswell Council approves solar farm negotiations near church
The Roswell City Council passed a resolution to enter talks with Xcel Energy for a $20 million 100 acre solar farm on city property. The project, built by Silicone Ranch, would create about 100 short term jobs and boost tax revenue. one council member opposed, citing proximity to a church.
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Silicone Ranch
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Roswell Chaves
Mulcahy
Dennis Kintigh
Lavine Sanchez
Sanchez
RISD Board reviews Berrendo Elementary renovations and enrollments
Roswell Independent School District board visited Berrendo Elementary as part of a $12.1 million renovation that added 4,225 square feet of classrooms and a 2,816-square-foot media center. Chad Cole outlined 80th day counts showing 406 students, with El Capitan at 432, Military Heights at 479, and Valley View at 487. El Capitan renovations totaled $16.4 million for 23,214 square feet of classrooms and a 2,160-square-foot media center.
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Portales man sentenced to 121 months for meth distribution
Jesus Jose Ornelas-Yanez, 39, received 121 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He also drew five years of supervised release and a $17,500 fine after pleading guilty to the charge on June 26, 2013, following an earlier indictment with Tomas Garcia.
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Portales
Jesus Jose Ornelas- Yanez
Ornelas-Yanez
United States
Tomas Garcia
Garcia
Roosevelt County
Graves Farm hosts seventh annual Farm Festival and Corn Maze
Graves Farm and Garden will host the seventh annual Farm Festival and Corn Maze this Saturday featuring 75 attractions including pumpkin hayrides zipline corn maze and Farmstrong Competition with a new duck race kick the can pony rides and a tractor pull. More than 50 participants are expected in the Farmstrong event and activities include carnival games face painting and food vendors.
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Graves Farm and Garden
Andrew Graves
Buz
Ronda Graves
Andrew
Graves Farm
Ronda
Wings for L I F E aids Chaves County families since 2005
Wings for L I F E, a United Way group in Chaves County, offers 14 weekly programs and bi monthly outreach serving 1650 adults and youths yearly with free services. Executive director Shelly Currier cites community support while detailing after school asset taught life skills for 200 plus elementary students and community talks by local professionals.
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United Way
Chaves County
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L.I.F.E
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Shelly Currier
Wings For L.lp.e
Search Institute
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