Oil rig sinks after blast. 11 missing in Gulf spill risk
A deepwater platform that burned for more than a day sank in the Gulf of Mexico amid fears of a major oil spill. The blast left 11 workers unaccounted for with slim chances of survival.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2010
Page
1
A deepwater platform that burned for more than a day sank in the Gulf of Mexico amid fears of a major oil spill. The blast left 11 workers unaccounted for with slim chances of survival.
A Roswell man was arrested for disorderly conduct in a 24 hour span. A Roswell fire may have been caused by workers. The Roswell Regional Family Care clinic opens to serve locals. A local company earns a regional award. The Coyotes win their first ever state title.
Goddard boys led 8-0 and girls 4-1 when rain suspended the match against Roswell. Remaining matches will be made up today at 3 p.m. at the Goddard tennis courts. All eight boys wins came in straight sets.
County officials express optimism that federal funding may keep the Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Roswell alive beyond June 2011. Commissioner Michael Trujillo and Commission Chair Greg Nibert met with Rep. Harry Teague and other policy makers in Washington to push for support, while Maj. Gen. Kenny Montoya cited funding and facility condition as concerns. Teague stressed the program’s positive impact and the need to protect it.
Chaves County Youth Awareness hosted its Every 15 Minutes program at Roswell High School. The 28 hour event simulates a drinking and driving crash to educate students on DWI risks and prevention. It began Thursday morning and ends today at midday. Officer Travis described the realistic process.
Senate budget leader warned of serious surgery to state operations amid ongoing budget gaps and slow recovery. Sen. John Arthur Smith said revenue trends remain uncertain and cash reserves may cover this year’s shortfall, with deeper cuts possible next year if revenues weaken. He noted the need to replace over 300 million in federal stimulus and to rebuild reserves as a cushion.
Police say a 54 year old man was found dead in a shed engulfed by fire at 405 S Missouri Ave after midnight. A Roswell resident identified him as Charles Terry while investigators wait autopsy results to determine the cause of death and review possible shooting reports in the area.
Vatican under pressure as Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Irish Bishop James Moriarty of Kildare for failing to report abuse to police. German Bishop Walter Mixa of Augsburg is also alleged to have hit children and faced calls to step down. Cardinal Sean Brady faces scrutiny over the handling of a high profile case.
Democrats plan a Monday test vote on a financial regulation bill as Republicans demand more bargaining. President Obama urges Wall Street to join reform to avert future crises while Senate leader Reid pushes for action despite GOP opposition. Bipartisan talks continue, timetable uncertain.
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