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Local ambulance services ask voters to approve additional funds via Measure #1

At the polls this November, Eddy County voters will decide on Measure #1, a mill levy increase for the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) and the McHenry Ambulance Service. On the ballot, the measure will read, "Shall Eddy County levy a tax of not to exceed ten (10) mills for the purpose of county emergency services?"

There are several reasons why the local ambulance services need...