Roswell state representative-elect Stephen Dodson and the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation will host a free Aug. 10 forum on data center controversies and misconceptions. The presentation, featuring policy consultant Matthew Gonzalez, aims to address economic development and resource concerns as major projects like the $6 billion Zenith Volts facility near Lake Arthur and Project Jupiter draw scrutiny.
The Artesia City Council voted 5-2 to approve a business license for High Society LLC to construct and operate the marijuana dispensary at 705 N. First St.
Garcia Richard called for doing away with the 1994 program after the State Land Office completed an audit showing that no wells currently qualify for its provisions.