Roswell Council debates Christmas Railway funding ethics
City Councilor Jacob Roebuck, producer of the Roswell Christmas Railway, faces questions under the New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act as a finance committee considers a $20,500 lodgers tax grant. Councilor Steve Henderson criticizes potential conflicts of interest while Roebuck asserts no violation and awaits full council discussion. See FUNDING. Page A3
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Roebuck Entertainment
Roswell
GCA
Steve Henderson
Henderson
Roebuck
New Mexico
Joe Neeb
Aaron Holloman
Stubbs
Juanita Jennings
Larry Connolly
James Edwards
Chanel Rey
Becky Hicks
Caleb Grant
Monica Garcia
Miniature and Curious Collections Museum Opens This Weekend
A new museum at 320 N Richardson Ave opens Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as an open house fundraiser. The building, once Cobean Stationary & Office Furniture Co., houses miniature rooms, a vintage robot and space toy collection by Howard Vasquez. Local author Marty Fry signs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and game designer Matt Bromley showcases games 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can win cakes.
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Cobean Stationary & Office Furniture Co
Howard Vasquez
Leslie McPherson
Roswell Interarts Organization
RIO
Roswell
Marty Fry
Matt Bromley
Miniatures and Curious Collections Museum Open House
The museum hosts an open house on August 11 with hourly tours and a kids play area. Food options will be sold, and Peppers Grill Bar offers specials during happy hour. Live music by Matt and Sharon from 4 to 7 p.m. Email nancy roswellamo ca.org for details.
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Sharon
Time slows murder trial of Tony Gonzales in Roswell
The Roswell case against Tony Nacho Gonzales for the September 1997 murder of Edward Raymond Sanchez ended in a not guilty verdict. Prosecutors and defense disagreed on key facts, but both agreed the killing was needless and time has hindered the case for both sides. The defense portrayed Gonzales as a 19 year old placed in a terrible position.
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Tony “Nacho” Gonzales
Roswell
Edward Raymond Sanchez
Sanchez
Gonzales
Jared Kallunki
Richard Pugh
Edward Sanchez
Locals compete for 2018 Ford Fiesta in fundraiser
Local residents vie in a hands-on marathon to win a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The event at the UFO McDonald’s on North Main Street, sponsored by Roswell Ford, raises funds for Ronald McDonald House of New Mexico which offers lodging to families of ill children.
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McDonald’s
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Roswell Ford
Ronald McDonald House
Nicholas Snowberger
McDonald's
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