Senate redraws districts to balance population and tribes
The Senate passed a redistricting plan aiming to preserve current district makeup while avoiding minority dilution. Roosevelt County would span two districts, Portales staying in the 3rd. Republicans countered with a one-county consolidation that failed on party lines.
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Redistricting talks unfold amid delays and debt
In the state House lawmakers push redistricting amid $3.5 million in attorney fees. Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell and others cite stalled committees, court mandates, and political maneuvering as aims shift. Navajo representation and PRC district plans draw scrutiny. House Bill 39 pairs Roswell lawmakers Wooley and Kintigh. both measures move to the Voters and Elections Committee.
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James Smith
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Pat Lyons
Lujan
Vigil
Rep
Nick Salazar
Four Corners
House
Bob Wooley
Dennis Kintigh
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Obama proposes deficit plan outlining tax hikes and cuts
Obama unveils a deficit reduction package totaling over 2 trillion over ten years. It would let Bush era tax cuts expire for high earners, cap deductions, close loopholes, and cut 580 billion from mandatory programs including 248 billion from Medicare. The plan avoids Social Security changes and Medicare eligibility age increases.
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Obama seeks $1.5 trillion tax overhaul goal
Administration officials say Obama aims to raise $1.5 trillion through a broad tax code overhaul. They note the proposal is one path under current laws and, with roughly $1 trillion in prior cuts, would push total deficit reduction above $4 trillion, a figure economists cite as a debt control threshold.
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Ha Fat
GIG Edges Church Voices in Open Air Evangelism Across Town
The GIG gathers diverse worshipers and churches on the courthouse lawn to preach Jesus Christ and evangelize the city. Founders Jim Ridgway and Perez describe the event as organized chaos guiding attendees to read the Bible, repent, and go public with their faith.
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Battle continues as officials face emissions rule requests
Battle Orth and board chair Deborah Peacock did not respond to comment requests on lawmakers' inquiries. Roch says interest remains high since the initial review last year. Emissions rules cover New Mexico's regional cap and statewide greenhouse gas limits, plus industry reporting. Businesses from Lovington to Roswell would be affected. Our voters and constituents at home want to see action.
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