Roswell Lawmakers Decry Wasted Day in Session
Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell and Rep. Bob Wooley from Roswell criticize a slow moving third day of the legislative special session. They note limited floor time, focus on redistricting, and push for local control on a fireworks bill while backing a plan to shore up the unemployment fund.
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Candy Spence Ezzell
Roswell
Ezzell
Bob Wooley
Wooley
Roundhouse
Nora Espinoza
Rroswell
Dennis Kintigh
Brian Sanderoff
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Susana Martinez
Interstate Stream Commission
Lake Arthur
Major Cordova
Motor Transportation Department
J.bergman
Wildfires Rage in Difficult Texas Conditions
In Texas, firefighters battle massive wildfires amid dry air and WIND gusts. Fire analyst Brad Smith calls conditions difficult as 10 to 15 mph winds trend weaker than Sunday's 35 mph gusts yet remain unfriendly. Forecasters warn high fire potential, with recent Tropical Storm Lee interactions. experts caution conditions hover between shaky and dangerous.
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Houston
Texas
Texas Forest Service
Brad Smith
Smith
Lee
Dan
Mitsubishi driver shoots at woman on East Orange Street
Police report a silver Mitsubishi driven westbound fired four to five times at a woman in her driveway then turned around and discharged the weapon four to five more times as bystanders watched. No injuries are described and the suspect remains at large. Crime Stoppers offers anonymity and a reward for information.
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East Orange Street
Davis Rental and Supply
Main St
Hobbs Street
Snazzy Pig to Close After Five Years of Barbecue Life
The Snazzy Pig barbecue joint at 901 S Main St will shut Saturday Sept 10 after five years of service. Cattle Baron Restaurants Inc says the location on South Main and limited eaterie options contributed to the closure. Four employees will transfer to other Cattle Baron stores as Jeff Wilson, founder now deceased, had opened the venue in November 2006.
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Douglas Wieser
Cattle Baron Restaurants
Wieser
Main Street
Cattle Baron
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Lubbock
Farley
Tia Juana
Ruidoso
Mike Hendricks
Cattle Baron Franchise
Jeff Wilson
S. Main St
State suspends free fuel wood program in New Mexico
State Land Commissioner Ray Powell announced the suspension of the free public fuel wood program due to high costs and drought. The program, started in 2003, allowed gathering wood from state trust lands but was criticized for environmental impact and fire risk. People must now obtain permits and pay fees through the Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service. Powell noted annual costs of about 75000 and urged inquiries to 505-827-5760.
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New Mexico
Powell
Bureau of Land Management
Forest Service
Roosevelt County considers new court in Portales
Roosevelt County Commission weighs building a new courthouse. Judge Linda Short and Magistrate Court’s Ruth Dygert attended the Wednesday session. County Clerk Janet Collins says the county would finance the construction and lease the facility to the courts to improve space and security and provide a safer work environment for staff.
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Portales
Roosevelt County Commission
Portales News Tribune
Linda Short
Ruth Dygert
Magistrate Court
Janet Collins
Collins
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