New Mexico
Lawmakers introduce 2 bills to help bring air shows to Roswell
Roswell could be the next home for the national championship air show and races. The city is one of six considered for the relocation of the annual 10-day national championship.
ROSWELL, N.M. – Roswell could be the next home for the national championship air show and races. The city is one of six considered for the relocation of the annual 10-day national championship.
To get the event off the ground and in the air, lawmakers introduced two bills that would provide $10,000,000 for renovations and construction at the Roswell Air Center.
Mike Espisirtu, with the Roswell Chaves County Economic Development Corporation, says if the bills pass, the money could help bring the air races to Roswell.
“I believe these bills, hopefully, that when they pass, we’re able to get this to the point where we sit down with those folks from RARA and actually work towards them located here in New Mexico,” said Espisirtu.
The money would be used for infrastructure to support the air races.
“We’ll need to put up some fencing to fence off part of the airfield. We’ll need to help them with bleachers and grandstands. We’re going to build RV parking and things of that nature. We’re going to build pylons for them to race around. There’s a lot of things we have to do to help them get ready,” said Espiritu.
The city is looking at over $100 million in economic impact. Bringing the air races to New Mexico would not only affect Roswell.
“We visited Artesia, Ruidoso, Carlsbad, and Hobbs and start talking about this opportunity,” Espiritu said. “Everyone in these, in our surrounding communities, are just as excited as we are because they see the economic impact and the benefit and the tourism piece that can result as, as a result of them coming here.”
The Reno Air Racing Association is expected to narrow down its decision to three cities in the next couple of weeks.
SANTA FE, N.M. – Santa Fe County and Edgewood approved a new agreement and ordinance that secures ongoing fire and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
According to a joint announcement from the Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County on June 19, the two governments negotiated and adopted a new Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance to keep the Santa Fe County Fire Department serving the town.
County and town representatives drafted the agreement together. The town adopted the ordinance unanimously at a special meeting on June 16, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Santa Fe County District 3 Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said, “I believe we are all relieved to know that the people of Edgewood will continue to have the fire and EMS services necessary to protect their homes, their families, and their community. This community deserves nothing less.”
The announcement said the ordinance takes effect five days after final publication. The statement also said no further action or approval is needed to guarantee continued fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
Both governments noted the agreement will continue indefinitely unless either side ends it with five years’ notice.
New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck said the parasite has spread to New Mexico, though officials say they have not found any human cases.
“This is also not a political issue this is a nationwide issue that we all need to address because it affects all warm blooded animals including humans,” Holeck said.
U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Teresa Leger Fernandez support the Protect America’s Herds Act.
The bill would create a grant program to train people to identify, treat, prevent and report screwworm. It would also support more livestock inspections and education for ranchers.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez said she heard concerns from tribal leaders about the cost of protecting cattle herds.
“I spoke with one of our tribal leaders today and they have cattle operation and they’re worried, and they’re talking about how much more money they’re having to pay to go make sure they check on their herds and there are extra costs,” Leger Fernandez said.
Funding would prioritize states and tribal communities most at risk for screwworm outbreaks.
State health officials said screwworm is not a food safety issue. They also said ranchers should stay alert but not alarmed.
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