City Council Overturns Zoning Commission Denial
The City Council voted unanimously to overturn a Planning and Zoning Commission decision denying a zoning change from Commercial-2 to Industrial-1. Property owners Bill and Mary Shepard sought the change for a water truck hauling dispatch facility and oil field equipment storage at 1602 East Second St. The council heard neighbor testimony and Shepard's argument about a new buyer, Crossfire, while the original buyer’s plans faltered.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Bill Shepard
Ken Wilson
Shepard
Wilson
Mary
East Second St
Shepards
White House vows action on immigration before year end
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough told the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that President Obama will act on immigration by year end using executive measures as far as possible under the law. Lawmakers expressed frustration after Obama delayed action until after the midterm elections but were assured by McDonough that action would come before the holidays.
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Barack Obama
White House
Denis McDonough
Capitol
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Obama
Senate
McDonough
Juan Vargas
D-Calif
Local Vets Urged to Respond to VA Care Pilot
The Veterans Affairs launches a pilot program in Roswell and Artesia to assess need for primary care and mental health services for veterans. It excludes specialty care and asks area veterans to call 1-800-465-8262 ext 13240 with name phone and last four SSN digits to receive follow up information.
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Veterans Affairs
Roswell
Artesia
The
Albuquerque
Kirksey Recommended for New 5th Judicial District Judge Post
Hobbs attorney Lee Kirksey, sole applicant, was recommended Thursday to fill the new judgeship in the 5th Judicial District Court created by May 2014 legislative action. Kirksey is a Maddox Holloman Kirksey shareholder with practice in family and commercial litigation, oil and gas disputes, guardianships, and appellate work. Gov. Martinez will appoint the nominee.
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Hobbs
Lee Kirksey
5Th Judicial District Court
District Judicial Nominating Commission
Lovington
Kirksey
Hobbs Firm
Maddox, Holloman
Maddox, Holloman & Kirksey
New Mexico
Texas
Federal District Court of New Mexico
10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Susana Martinez
Senior Olympics Return to Roswell in 2015 Draws Local Hope
Bonnie Bitzer, 72, recalls the Senior Olympics saving her life after a health fair visit at a Fun Day sparked a medical checkup. The Roswell resident has competed 19 years, crediting exercise with improved heart issues and quitting smoking as part of her ongoing involvement.
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Bonnie Bitzer
Dina Jenks
New Mexico
Bitzer
Roswell
Olympics
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Alberta Romero Entertainment
Bi Angel Gonzales Financial Cos
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