Forest closures tighten in Carson amid ongoing fire danger
Carson officials extend public land closures due to continued extreme fire conditions. Only select areas like Hopewell Lake Picnic Area and Red River Canyon developed campsites remain open for day use or overnight camping. Restrictions aim to curb fire risk until precipitation lowers danger.
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Jim Rockenfield
State Forestry Division
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Cimarron
County tackles looming budget crisis and state audit
Robert Dale Morrison forecasts the county will meet state law cash reserves by June 30 2001 as Condrey warns of a challenging year. The county must stretch about 700000 in property taxes through fall while paying 35000 monthly inmate costs and payrolls over 100000. DFA Secretary Harris requested a special audit to assess insolvency risk and potential sanctions, with three backup strategies: replace officials with state workers, form a joint powers agreement, or follow DFA plans to restore fiscal health.
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Robert Dale Morrison
Condrey
DFA
David Harris
Domingo Martinez
Martinez
Taos County residents rush to pay trash fees
Taos County residents swarm the solid waste fee office with $10,000 collected in two days and 10,000 bills mailed. If all billed pay, the county could reach $810,900, as delinquents inflate charges. Officials discuss delinquency impacts and future quarterly billing while aiming to fund Waste Management.
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Taos County
Robert Dale Morrison
Morrison
Holy Cross Hospital workers approve two year contract
Holy Cross Hospital employees voted to accept a new two year contract after weeks of negotiations. The agreement calls for wage increases from 30 cents to 40 per hour in year one and a 4 percent raise in year two. Taos Children’s Library hosts a RIF book giveaway Friday June 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 1 to 17, call 737-2589 for details.
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Holy Cross Hospital
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Taos
Wrecked car serves as warning against drunk driving
A 17 year old driver fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into nine parked cars at Friday Motors on May 7. Police say alcohol likely involved. Sky Romero and passenger Mike Rios were treated for injuries. Four cars were totaled. Friday Motors displays the wreck as a public service to deter teens from drinking and driving. Romero apologized and offered to meet with the Fridays. no one was seriously injured.
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Jagers
Sky Romero
Friday Jagers
Romero
Mike Rios
Holy Cross Hospital
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