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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2011
Page
1
A long ago commission tied British sculptor Storm Page to a bronze bust of the state governor. Visitors to the Roundhouse once saw the artist struggle to spend time with the busy official amid the project’s delays and shifting plans.
City officials report a round of applause as residents of a neglected area gain access to services through a new outreach program. The article notes community needs and council plans to review progress at Thursday’s meeting.
Dallas Cowboys head home from two weeks in the Alamodome as Marcus Spears stresses the camp is only a transition and work remains before the late August finish. He notes limited offseason time and ongoing team preparation.
Obituary notices run for Lucy Losella Ivan Curtis and Paul Helvey on page B3. The brief notices confirm deaths and identify surviving relatives and funeral arrangements. The forecast section notes a high of 102 and a low of 74.
City officials in Roswell issued a voluntary 48 hour water conservation notice after two large main lines ruptured on the east side. Residents and departments urged to halt non essential use with parks and pool closures to relieve system pressure.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 519 points as markets slid on worries about Europe. Investors fretted over the economy and bank stocks joined the selloff, wiping out gains from a day earlier and marking a steep decline in a weeks-long slump.
Roswell Police and a Chaves County deputy were fired upon near Mayes Lumber Company around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries or shell casings found. detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division assigned the case and tips are urged to contact CID at 624-6440 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-594-TIPS.
Sammy Duran 17 bound over for trial in district court on Sept 1 as an adult for a July 3 drive by shooting at the intersection of Lewis Street and Grand Avenue. Detective Scribner testified to multiple facial chest and extremity wounds from bird shot.
State police launched a wide interagency manhunt after a small private Cessna over Hager man sent a hijacking distress signal before radar loss. The craft, registered in Alto near Ruidoso, suffered electrical problems and powered down but managed to land safely at a Ruidoso airport around 3 p.m.
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