Oil spill crisis looms as Gulf coast tourism struggles
Pensacola Florida reports another oil related crisis as gasoline nears four dollars per gallon threatening Gulf Coast tourism revival. BP oil removal efforts have scrubbed beaches, yet price pressures may deter travelers from returning to white sands and resorts on the gulf.
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Coon faces nine felony counts in latest charges
RPD reports the arrest of Coon on nine felonies as city officials and police discuss the case. Bell makes a notable finding while Taylor is declared guilty. Institute boys win easily against Ruidoso in a separate event.
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Warriors on Racer No-Hitter
In the first game of a Valley Christian doubleheader against Gateway Christian, Lion pitcher Logan Rader dominated with a no-hitter and 11 strikeouts, showcasing peak form often described as being in "The zone."
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House passes GOP budget cuts
The House approved a bold GOP budget plan aiming to cut 6.2 trillion dollars in deficits over a decade and transform Medicare into a voucher system. The vote was 235 to 193 with all Democrats opposed, setting up clashes with Obama over debt limit and funding. Obama warned against voucher Medicare and signed a six month spending bill cutting 38 billion.
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Obama
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Roswell man pleads guilty in federal drug and weapons case
William Cadman 29 pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm in Las Cruces federal court. FBI and Chaves County task force executed a Dec 10 2010 search warrant at Cadman residence finding 4.9 grams of meth in a pool table corner pocket and multiple firearms including a Ruger Ranch rifle .223 caliber and a Kahr Arms 9 mm.
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William Cadman
Las Cruces
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chaves County
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Roswell Fire Chief Urges Caution Ahead of Fire Restrictions
Roswell County counties fire chiefs warn residents as new state fire restrictions begin. Chief James Salas cites extreme dryness and high fire danger after three grass fires along Highway 285. He urges reporting suspicious activity and potential causes such as dragging chains or cigarette tosses, stressing vigilance and immediate alerts to emergency officials.
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Roswell
Salas
Dexter Native Josh Berry Pursues Acting Modeling and Motors
Josh Berry 37 of Roswell is a student model actor and waiter known for crafting custom bikes and cars. He commutes from Roswell to Albuquerque for film and TV work, coming from a Dexter farming family and attending Berrendo Middle School in 1986.
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Roswell figure Berry reflects on school days and growth
Saturday Spotlight recalls Berry's K through 12 journey from private Christian schooling to Berrendo and Goddard High School. He describes being a band nerd, experiencing bullying, and finding normalcy in Roswell during high school before leaving GHS in 1992 to attend UNM for pre med, then marketing and psychology.
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Goddard High School
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University of New Mexico
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