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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2012
Page
1
Roswell resident Jessica Burson, 18, captured grand champion and reserve grand champion in the meat goat competition at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair on Tuesday. She is the daughter of PAGE A2.
News brief notes Roswell Police Chief Al Solis hospitalized within the last 24 hours. No additional medical details provided. A separate item mentions RIAC runway facelift plans and local honors for Hurst and Armstrong.
The American gymnastics team dominated the London event, routing Russia and others to win the Olympic team title with a score of 183.596. The performance sparked debate over whether this is the best U S team ever.
A cascade failure toppled three Indian electric grids on Tuesday, plunging 620 million people into darkness as hospitals, factories, and airports ran on diesel generators. The outage followed a previous day’s 370 million-strong blackout in the north, affecting 20 of 28 states from Myanmar to Pakistan border.
Pegasus Global Holdings planned a $1 billion Center for Innovation Testing and Evaluation in New Mexico to build a 15 square mile smart city near Hobbs for renewable energy tech testing. Land issues halted initial plans, reopening recruitment as talks shift to Lea County and Roswell-Chaves County incentives.
J R Damron the New Mexico GOP chairman visited the Roswell volunteer center Monday to energize supporters and encourage turnout. Damron, who previously ran for governor and lieutenant governor, stressed that getting out the vote and voter registration are crucial for both parties.
The Chaves County Sheriff's Office apprehended a murder suspect wanted for a homicide in Odessa Texas on July 14. Odessa police reports confirm the arrest and ongoing investigation.
Robert Corn, district appointed receiver, reports progress on rehabilitating Memory Lawn Memorial Park. A district judge ordered the five acre cemetery rehab on its 35 acre property, with water supply issues delaying work. Two irrigation firms are proposing systems as parts and funding are planned.
A federal jury in Las Cruces hears closing arguments in the Reese family gun shop case. Prosecutors say the owners sold weapons to a man who claimed the arms would reach Mexican cartels. defense argues a setup by an informant. Recordings include the suspect stating ammo will go to Mexico and not return.
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