Suicide Ends School Shooting After Narrow Escape
Heise testified that the gunman aimed at him then lowered the pistol saying enough for today. Steinhaeuser, expelled for faking a doctor’s note, forced entry to a classroom, but Heise subdued him and the gunman locked himself inside before fatally shooting himself as police arrived. Mourners gathered at the historic school with flowers and a note from Birgit Dietz’s children.
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Heise
ZDF
Achim Kellner
Steinhaeuser
Birgit Dietz
Mama
Edgewood Elementary faces district improvement drive
Accardi praises staff retention as Roswell district works on a school improvement plan for Edgewood Elementary. The group outlines goals amid poverty and mobility challenges while awaiting a new superintendent selection. A parent meeting is planned at 6 30 p m Monday, with closure as a potential issue under RISD facilities plan.
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Accardi
Roswell Independent School District
Edgewood Elementary
N. Garden Ave
Edgewood
RISD
Memorials Honor Late Husband As Families Grieve
The Jones and Lovato families paused their seats to reflect after a plaque honoring the late husband and photographs were admired. A prior general session featured Steve Gilliland who urged EMS personnel to remember their purpose after tragedy and to “enjoy the ride.”
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Jones
Lovato
Carol Jones
Matthews
Steve Gilliland
Roswell Hosts First Relays For Life In New Mexico
Roswell marks a milestone as the first New Mexico city to host Relay For Life. Nelson credits the event with significant fundraising gains, while survivors like Gloria Terry and Sharron Darby praise the turnout and emotional impact. Dexter High School students raise large pledges, and community teams inspire youth participation. Donations continue via Dwight Dunaway at Forrest Tire.
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American Cancer Society
Roswell
New Mexico
Relay For Life
Nelson
Gloria Terry
Sharron Darby
Bissie Daubert
Dexter
Daubert
Suspect Held on One Count Unlawful Possession of a Handgun
Otero, wanted for the April 12 fatal shooting of Lucas Peralta, 21, near 13th Street and Union Avenue, was found after a chase. Peralta was driving when shot, losing control and crashing into a tree. he died at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center at 4:38 p.m. The investigation tied the case to an ongoing gang feud between Richard and Lucas.
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Otero
Lucas Peralta
13Th Street
Union Avenue
Peralta
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Giles
Richard
Lucas
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Eas Eo Cae Eed
Daily Record
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Lawrence Lovato
Vicki Lovato
Josephine
EMS
Ruidoso
Darby
Dexter High School
Pearl Dean
Dean
Berrendo Middle School
Dwight Dunaway
Forrest Tire
S. Main St
Quintin Cushner
Steve Rogers
New Mexico Military Institute
NMMI
Carpenter Nursery & Garden Center
N. Orchard
S. Main
Feurel Ling
Anita L. Maner
Chaves County
Chaves
P.O. Box
St. Mary's Place
St. Mary's Hospital
Child Garden School
Marilyn Wagner
First Christian Church
W. Walnut
Kristie
Bone
W. McGaffey
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