Candlelight vigil set for Romero on fifth anniversary
A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. April 15 at Sertoma Park to mark the fifth anniversary of Melissa Romero's death. Romero, 22, was shot in her home at 302 E Reed St on April 15, 2006, in a case linked to a family feud rather than gang activity. Police and family members will speak, and Crime Stoppers and detectives will attend for new leads. Contact Det. Brackeen at Roswell Police or Crime Stoppers for information.
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Roswell
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Mariah
Cmdr
Tony Sedillo
Sedillo
Joan Hughes
Real Crimes
Eric Contreras
Hughes
Contreras
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Unhappy Citizen Threatens City Building Over Animal Services
Police were dispatched to Roswell City Attorney’s Office after a caller threatened to blow up the building while seeking to sue Animal Services. Separately, unknown skaters damaged cement benches at Roswell Museum and Arts Center valued at about $2,300 and scrawled on doors.
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N. Main St
Animal Control
Animal Services
Roswell Museum and Arts Center
11Th St
Hill Police Blotter Reports Gunfire and Battery Incidents
A 1500 block South Cahoon Avenue welfare check followed gun fire reports and shell casings found on the street. A West Eyman Street battery involved two girls assaulting another student, with a lump above the eye noted. A separate car wash attack on South Main Street left a woman beaten by multiple subjects. she sought care after a pain medication shortage. Crime Stoppers information offered, with anonymous tips and rewards possible.
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Criminal Investigation Division
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
South Main Street
Martinez names Navajo businessman to head Indian Affairs
Gov. Susana Martinez appoints Arthur P. Allison, a Navajo Nation businessman, as secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. The 61 year old will be the first Navajo cabinet head. Senate confirmation awaits.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Arthur P. Allison
State Indian Affairs Department
Shiprock
Allison
Navajo Nation
New Mexico
Martinez
Lillian Brooks
State Senate
Appeal Continued Over Water and Growth Concerns in New Mexico
Kintigh cites U S Census Bureau data showing rapid growth in Sandoval Bernalillo Valencia and Santa Fe counties. He questions financial backers behind a project and accuses them of pursuing personal gain. Lawyers for Berrendo LLC plan to file an official motion to appeal next week.
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U.S. Census Bureau
New Mexico
Sandoval
Bernalillo
Valencia County
Santa Fe
Candy Spence Ezzell
R-Roswell
Ezzell
Berrendo LLC
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
Libyan factions rely on tribes as Gadhafi loyalty frays
The Libyan dictator's grip rests on Warfalla and Magarha tribes totaling about a million members each. Airstrikes target tribal forces as some leaders switch sides while others stay loyal for perks, with opposition leader Mahmoud Jibril and tribal figures shaping the revolt.
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Warfalla
Magarha
Abdullah Senoussi
Khamis
Muatassim
al-Saadi
Oppo
Mahmoud Jibril
Gaddafi
Maatouq Maatoug
Faraj Najem
Najem
London
Libya
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