Pearce outlines tourism ag and aviation growth plan
U S Rep Steve Pearce campaigned in Roswell outlining ideas to boost Chaves County and New Mexico economy beyond aviation. He touted support for Roswell International Air Center grant eligibility, contrasted with Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, and noted strong local GOP backing in Chaves County amid statewide polls.
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Learning takes flight at AMAC educational event
Berrendo Middle School students with Goddard High School science faculty and Roswell Museum staff built bottle rockets and spit rockets while discussing Rube Goldberg machines during a Friday science festival. The Roswell event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West 11th Street and North Richardson Avenue with Xcel Energy and the Sloan Foundation sponsorship.
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Lujan Grisham Outraises Pearce in September Race
Democratic candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham raised 1.1 million from Sept 4 to Oct 1 while Steve Pearce took in 416,950. Pearce holds cash on hand lead with 1.2 million to Grisham's 781,875. Other statewide races show incumbents generally out-raising challengers.
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Tourism up in New Mexico and Roswell in 2017
New Mexico tourism revenue reached 6.6 billion in 2017 with a 3.2 million rise from 2016, marking the seventh straight year of gains. Domestic visits totaled 35.4 million, about one million more than 2016, as lodging, food and beverage, and retail remained the top spending sectors.
Netflix incentive package clears first hurdle in Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Development Commission backed a $4.5 million Netflix incentive package for a New Mexico U.S. production hub. The unanimous vote recommends City Council approval, with a final vote possible next week as Netflix negotiates purchasing a sprawling studio complex on Albuquerque's southern edge.
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Albuquerque
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New Mexico
Susana Martinez
Tim Keller
Ty Warren
Alicia Keyes
ABQ Studios
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