Maxwell NewsLocal news for Maxwell, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fire destroys church; officials to find cause- March 29, 2008 "It was just an unbelievable thing when everybody was called (to inform them of the fire)." Investigators are scheduled to return Tuesday to the charred remains of the nearly 100-year-old Maxwell Methodist church building that was destroyed by fire early Friday morning.Equipment was to be brought Tuesday to the tiny village 24 miles south of Raton in order to remove the church's roof and take apart the rest of the remains of the building so the scene will be safe for investigators from the...http://www.topix.net/city/maxwell-nm/2008/03/fire-destroys-church-officials-to-find-cause?... New mayor appointed after village resignations- March 20, 2008 "I felt we (the previous council) did what we could for the village and I hope the new council can continue what we started." Just a week after three new members were elected to the Maxwell Village Council, two councilors who were in the middle of their terms resigned their positions, as did the individual who was handling the village clerk and treasurer duties.Anthony Mitchell submitted his resignation as village mayor last Tuesday, and on the heels of his departure, council member Larry...http://www.topix.net/city/maxwell-nm/2008/03/new-mayor-appointed-after-village-resignation... Forum focuses on renovations- March 7, 2008 "I have one jack (outlet) with two plugs." Some rooms have no ventilation. The metal-working and wood-working classrooms need electrical upgrades. The band room is too small. Ditto for the art room. And the current roof has leaks that could create unfit conditions.These were among items mentioned during a forum Thursday night at the Raton High School John Krivokapich Media Center. The forum was designed to offer information about the March 25 bond election seeking to fund renovations at the...http://www.topix.net/city/maxwell-nm/2008/03/forum-focuses-on-renovations?fromrss=1 |