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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2010
Page
1
Hundreds of thousands of Armenians laid flowers Saturday at a monument for massacre victims as the 95th anniversary of the start of the killings was marked. In Washington, President Obama called it one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.
Karla Martinez won the regional title and advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament after defeating Tracy Schnack of North Central Texas College in straight sets 6-1 6-1. The other NMMI player also secured qualification with a Friday win.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a law requiring police to question immigration status and request identification if they suspect a person is in the country illegally. Activists and residents fear innocent U.S. citizens and people with lawful ties could be targeted based on appearance, while Sheriff Joe Arpaio applauded the crackdown as giving law enforcement new detention tools.
Tornadoes across Mississippi and neighboring states killed 10 people, including two children, and injured many. Yazoo County suffered severe destruction with collapsed structures and damaged churches as Gov. Barbour described utter obliteration. Rescuers used ATVs to reach injured in west central Mississippi amid widespread damage in at least 15 counties.
About a dozen girls aged four to 15 competed in a preliminary Roswell Cinderella Scholarship Pageant at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. State director Frieda Sisneros said the event revived local talent ahead of the June state competition. The pageant is named Lee PAGEANT.
About 60 residents joined a 2.5 mile Walk MS event in Cahoon Park Roswell to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research and the National MS Society programs. Similar walks are held annually in six regions of the state.
In a five way GOP governor primary, candidates boost visibility with online videos and YouTube clips alongside traditional television ads. Veterans like Kelly Ward note the need for radio and TV presence, while candidates such as Allen Weir showcase cooking to appear relatable. Diane Denish leads the Democratic side unopposed.
The 22nd annual ArtFaire at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center drew a good crowd. The event featured 48 booths and 60 exhibitors with arts and crafts, pottery, clothing, and food on display. Organizer Earl Lusk noted strong local support and vendors from across the state and Colorado.
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