Article: Las Cruces, N.M., Convention Center Tops Senate List.

By Steve Ramirez, Las Cruces Sun-News, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jan. 25--A proposed convention center for Las Cruces has received top billing in the New Mexico Senate.

A bill that would assess an additional $2.50 charge on hotel rooms in Las Cruces was introduced by Sen. Mary Jane Garcia, D-Dona Ana, on Tuesday, the first day of the Legislature's 60-day session. The legislation has been classified as Senate Bill 1, and that designation has traditionally been considered by the Senate as a high priority for the state.

If approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Bill Richardson, the assessment would be used to help pay ...

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