State to issue RFP for rehab services in NM
State health secretary said no break in rehabilitation services in southeastern New Mexico and the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center building will stay. An RFP for rehabilitation services will be issued before Jan 1 for options in Roswell or southeastern New Mexico, seeking bids for both physical and substance abuse rehab. If a smooth private transition isn’t assured by July 1, funding may continue. Governor Johnson’s budget is due Jan 20.
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New Mexico
Alex Valdez
Roswell
Valdez
Gary Johnson
Health Department
Tion
RFP
Roswell Bond Plan Aims to Renovate Fire Stations
The Bond Issue Citizens Education Committee proposes a 2.45 million plan to renovate two Roswell fire houses and rebuild three others to reduce hazards from exhaust fumes and cramped quarters. Ballots go out now and must arrive at City Clerk by 7 p.m. November 12.
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Roswell
Mario Reid
Citizens Education Committee
Roswell police station bond would fund carpeting and offices
The city seeks a mail in general obligation bond to raise 150000 for replacing decades old carpet and creating new police station offices. If approved, taxes would rise about 0.09 mils to fund interior painting and maintenance, with ballots due by 7 p.m. November 12.
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Roswell
City of
Freddie Romero
Citizens Education Committee
Police Department
Romero
Tenet undecided on bidding for Roswell rehab services
Tenet Healthcare Corp. has pledged to ensure rehabilitation services in Roswell but may not provide them. Joe Lupica of Tenet’s Phoenix acquisitions says a bid decision is pending the state's rehabilitation services RFP. Tenet is buying Eastern New Mexico Medical Center from Chaves County and has not finalized the service structure.
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Tenet Healthcare Corp
Roswell
Tenet
Joe Lupica
Phoenix
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Chaves County
Shriners Parade Set For Saturday In Roswell
Roswell Shriner club hosts state convention and visit of Illustrious Potentate Bill Lord with a 11 am parade down Main Street from the Convention Center to Alameda. About 200 visitors and 150 Roswell Shriners expected. 20 parade units, including bands and a circus steam calliope.
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Main Street
Roswell Shrine Club
Bill Lord
Albuquerque
Bill Coffey
Coffey
Convention and Civic Center
Alameda Street
Sally Byrne
George
Calliope
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Ruidoso
Byrne
Roswell
Shriners
Canada
Mexico
United States
Roswell Chamber to celebrate 75th anniversary
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce will mark 75 years on Monday with a luncheon at the Best Western Sally Port Inn and Suites. Past presidents Marlin Wells and Ron Miller will discuss the chamber history and current status as Charles Walker outlines future plans.
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Roswell
Forecast Today and Tonight Weather Update
Today will be cloudy and cooler with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight and Saturday remain cloudy and breezy with a low around 45 degrees.
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