Roswell Upped in Tax Decision and Future Plans
Roswell supporters express resolve after LOGAT tax failed to pass. City officials criticize the outcome while CCDF bets on continued economic outreach. Mayor Bill Owen notes a one year moratorium on LOGRT revisits as CCDF chief Bob Donnell commits to ongoing efforts to attract new business to Roswell.
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Candidates pledge Native voice in New Mexico government
In a New Mexico public TV forum three candidates for governor promised greater Native American involvement. Republican John Sanchez urged stakeholder talks and education focus, while Democrat Bill Richardson backed elevating the Office of Indian Affairs to cabinet level and quarterly executive meetings with tribal leaders. Green Party’s David Bacon proposed a full time Indian affairs Lieutenant Governor and an economic analysis of tribal benefits.
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Sanchez Campaign Ad Attacks Richardson Over Record
A Democratic site highlights Sanchez two year state House record and links to Richardson ads. It notes Sanchez did not show up for work and introduces a new TV push titled Broken Promises. The spots claim Richardson would not engage in negative tactics unless attacked and cite Richardson missing 281 U S votes, source unclear on coverage.
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River flood death noted after heavy rain in Chaves County
The Felix River rose after last week's rains with a wash depth about 15 feet. A man’s car was likely swept away by the current. Lt. Britt Snyder of the Chaves County Sheriff's Department urged caution, saying the drenching rain proves how dangerous conditions can be.
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Contempt ruling tightens oversight of Indian trust fund
Judge Lamberth extends court oversight over the Interior Department’s Indian trust reform, setting Jan 6 2003 as deadline for plans to overhaul accounting and restitution. Norton and Neal McCaleb face contempt. penalties include millions in plaintiffs fees and potential removal of management if progress stalls. The trust covers royalties from 11 million acres for about 300 000 American Indians with funds lost over decades.
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